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November 2016

Sun 6

16 hrs
Introduction to Ice Climbing
An early season one-day course on basic ice climbing safety and top-roping techniques.
Instructional Program
C5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Jeremy Thom
OPEN
Max: 7
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Waitlist: 0

Sat 5

10 hrs
Anchoring Foundations
This is a 1-day course covering anchoring fundamentals.
Instructional Program
B1
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Winifred Swatschek
OPEN
Max: 17
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Fri 4

2 days
Wilderness and Remote First Aid (20 hr)
The course is intended for BCMC members who wish to be better prepared for dealing with injuries outdoors.
Instructional Program
B1
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
FULL
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Fri 4

4 hrs
Indoor Climbing - Cliffhanger (10am Friday)
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

Fri 4

13 hrs
Black Tusk ski tour
Ski to the Black tusk area to get some turns.
Backcountry Skiing
C3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Manouane Deschenes
OPEN
Max: 6
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Thu 3

4 hrs
Bouldering at the Hive
Bouldering at the Hive Vancouver
Indoor Climbing
Class 3
Members Only
Organizer: Guillaume Thimus
OPEN
Max: 99
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Waitlist: 0

Wed 2

13.4 hrs
Cliffhanger - Indoor Climbing
Rainy November climbing at the gym. Possibly followed by a bite to eat and beer.
Indoor Climbing
A5
Members Only
Organizer: Anders Ourom
OPEN
Max: 6
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Tue 1

2 hrs
BCMC Volunteers Team Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Executive Team plus others helping with special projects. Members welcome to attend.
Volunteer Meeting
A1
Members Only
Organizer: BCMC Executive
FULL
Max: 15
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Tue 1

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

Tue 1

3 hrs
Indoor Climbing - Cliffhanger (12pm Tuesday)
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

October 2016

Sun 30

4.5 hrs
Mountainfilm Squamish Edition
Mountain films at the Squamish Sea to Sky Gondola. Proceeds to Squamish SAR.
Presentation
A1
Members Only
Organizer: Eva van Emden
OPEN
Max: 99
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Sun 30

14 hrs
Mt. Harvey
Come enjoy a good workout and great views of Howe Sound
Mountaineering
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Siegfried Rohdewald
FULL
Max: 3
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Waitlist: 0

Sun 30

14 hrs
Beverley Creek Trail Building
Fall clearing and bridge building work on the backcountry ski trail up Beverley Creek
Trail Clearing
B1
Members Only
Organizer: Scott Nelson
OPEN
Max: 12
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Waitlist: 0

Sat 29

2 day
Mountain Navigation (special club price)
2 day course on navigating alpine terrain
Instructional Program
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
OPEN
Max: 12
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Waitlist: 0

Sat 29

2 day
Cabin Building Weekend Oct 29-30
Hike to Watersprite Lake and work with other members to build the club's new cabin
Backpacking Trip
Class 1
Members Only
Organizer: David Robertson
OPEN
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 29

16 hrs
Mt Baker Seracing
Lets spend the day practicing our Ice Climbing skills on the Mt Baker Seracs
Ice Climbing
A5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Paul Olynek
FULL
Max: 10
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Thu 27

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

Tue 25

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 24

4 hrs
Indoor Climbing - Cliffhanger (10am 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

Sat 22

2 hrs
BCMC trail recee
Check out the work required to fix the BCMC trail on Grouse
Hiking
A1
Members Only
Organizer: Jay MacArthur
OPEN
Max: 6
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Sat 22

14 hrs
Metal Dome via Brandywine early season turns
Let's go test the new snow
Backcountry Skiing
B2/3
Members Only
Organizer: Marie Burle
OPEN
Max: 6
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Waitlist: 0

Sat 22

8 hrs
Mountain Weather (special club price)
1 day course covering the essential skills for planning for and managing mountain weather
Instructional Program
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
OPEN
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 22

2 day
Watersprite Cabin Construction
Insulating and finishing the upper end walls, other insulating tasks, adding shelves and building kitchen counters
Backpacking Trip
A1
Members Only
Organizer: David Scanlon
OPEN
Max: 14
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 22

16 hrs
Seracing on Mt Baker
Ice Climbing on the Seracs near the lower section of the Coleman Glacier on Mt Baker WA
Ice Climbing
B5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Cliff Eschner
OPEN
Max: 6
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Fri 21

3.5 hrs
VIMFF REEL ROCK 11 (Centennial Theatre)
A collection of electrifying climbing films showcasing the sport's biggest stories and athletes
Presentation
A1
Members Only
Organizer: Club Marketing
OPEN
Max: 99
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0