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December 2016

Sat 3

3 hrs
Indoor Climbing - Cliffhanger (Saturday 10am)
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger gym. It probably will not be busy so we can get some lead-climbing in :-)
Indoor Climbing
A5
Members Only
Organizer: Paul Olynek
OPEN
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 3

14 hrs
Tessaro Pk or Orrock or Bardean E3
A low peak in the Chehalis area
Mountaineering
C3c
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Alastair Ferries
OPEN
Max: 10
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 3

3 days
Watersprite Lake Cabin (Dec 3-5)
Hike and snowshoe to Watersprite Lake early Saturday until Monday afternoon to help finish the new BCMC Cabin.
Backpacking Trip
Class 1
Members Only
Organizer: Bruce Cassels
Cancelled

Sat 3

16.6 hrs
Strawberry Ski Tour
Manning Park Ski Tour: Strawberry Flats up to Grassy Mountain return via Gibson Pass Ski Hill, ~15km Loop
Backcountry Skiing
B-C1/2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Cliff Eschner
FULL
Max: 8
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 3

17 hrs
Ice Climbing Technique Improvement
This course is focused on improving and refining ice climbing techniques for those with some previous experience.
Instructional Program
C5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Jeremy Thom
Cancelled

Fri 2

3 hrs
Banff Mountain Film Fest World Tour
Friday night is at Centennial Theatre. Doors at 6:30pm, Show at 7:30pm
Social
A1
Members Only
Organizer: Jay MacArthur
OPEN
Max: 99
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Thu 1

3 hrs
Indoor Climbing - Cliffhanger (12pm Thursday)
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger. It probably will not be busy so we can get some lead-climbing in :-)
Indoor Climbing
A5
Members Only
Organizer: Paul Olynek
OPEN
Max: 10
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Thu 1

12.5 hrs
Demon Ridge, Watersprite Lake area
Exploratory ski trip to Demon Ridge above Watersprite Lake via the new trail
Backcountry Skiing
B3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Paul Kubik
OPEN
Max: 10
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

November 2016

Tue 29

2 hrs
Hike BCMC Trail (@ your own pace)
Rating: Intermediate Time: (1-1.5 hrs) Distance: 3.3 km (one way) Elevation: 853 meters Grade: 25.8%
Hiking
A1
Members Only
Organizer: Adam Gomes
OPEN
Max: 7
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Mon 28

3 hrs
Indoor Climbing - Cliffhanger (12-noon Monday)
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger. It probably will not be busy so we can get some lead-climbing in :-)
Indoor Climbing
A5
Members Only
Organizer: Paul Olynek
OPEN
Max: 10
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sun 27

14 hrs
Rainbow mountain or Mount sproatt via hanging lk
Get some sun and good snow
Backcountry Skiing
B2/2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Johannes Esterlé
FULL
Max: 4
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sun 27

16 hrs
Skiing Groomers at Whistler
Mainly skiing but also a social activity. Meet and ski a bit or meet and chat a bit over coffee
Downhill Skiing
A3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Peter Malacarne
OPEN
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 26

2 hrs
Hike BCMC Trail (@ your own pace)
The BCMC Trail is a great conditioning hike (short/steep) to prepare for backcountry skiing and mountaineering.
Hiking
A1/2
Members Only
Organizer: Paul Olynek
OPEN
Max: 8
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 26

14 hrs
Explore Mt Baker Ski Area
Easy Ski Day near Mt Baker Ski Resort
Backcountry Skiing
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Cliff Eschner
OPEN
Max: 6
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 26

10 hrs
Mt. Harvey
Come enjoy a good workout and great views of Howe Sound
Mountaineering
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Siegfried Rohdewald
Cancelled

Fri 25

3 hrs
VIMFF Fall Series ROCK CLIMBING SHOW (Centennial Theatre)
Guest Speakers: Rich Wheater and Vikki Weldon
Presentation
A1
Members Only
Organizer: Club Marketing
OPEN
Max: 99
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Thu 24

3 hrs
VIMFF Fall Series SKI SHOW (Centennial Theatre)
Guest Speakers: Johnny Chilton, Kye Petersen, and Jordan Manley
Presentation
A1
Members Only
Organizer: Club Marketing
OPEN
Max: 99
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Thu 24

14 hrs
Opening day at Blackcomb.. why not?
Inbounds downhill skiing, alpine terrain if open
Downhill Skiing
B3
Members Only
Organizer: Roger Barany
OPEN
Max: 7
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Wed 23

3 hrs
VIMFF Fall Series BACK TO THE ROOTS (RIO Theatre)
Guest Speakers: Damien Gillis, Craig Pettitt, TJ Watt, and Daniel Pierce
Presentation
A1
Members Only
Organizer: Club Marketing
OPEN
Max: 99
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Tue 22

3 hrs
VIMFF Fall Series ALPINE STYLE (RIO Theatre)
Guest Speakers: Jon Walsh
Presentation
A1
Members Only
Organizer: Club Marketing
OPEN
Max: 99
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Tue 22

3 hrs
Spearhead Huts Fundraising Soiree
Will be an entertaining evening celebrating the Spearhead Huts Project and offering details on the progress to date.
Social
A1
Members Only
Organizer: Brittany Zenger
OPEN
Max: 99
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Tue 22

3.5 hrs
Volunteers for Spearhead Huts Fundraiser Event
Please volunteer to help for a couple of hours with the Spearhead Huts Fundraiser event in North Vancouver :-)
Volunteer Meeting
A0
Members Only
Organizer: David Scanlon
OPEN
Max: 99
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Tue 22

2 hrs
Hike BCMC Trail (@ your own pace)
Rating: Intermediate Time: (1-1.5 hrs) Distance: 3.3 km (one way) Elevation: 853 meters Grade: 25.8%
Hiking
A1
Members Only
Organizer: Adam Gomes
Cancelled

Mon 21

14 hrs
Metal Dome via Brandywine last minute mega powder day
An easy day in a ton of snow
Backcountry Skiing
B2/3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Marie Burle
OPEN
Max: 6
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sun 20

4 hrs
MEC Snowfest Vancouver
MEC Snowfest (with a *Gear Swap*) is a one-day event to showcase all snow sports activities that MEC supports.
Social
A1
Members Only
Organizer: Club Marketing
OPEN
Max: 99
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0