Welcome to the B.C. Mountaineering Club
The BCMC is a group of like-minded individuals who participate in outdoor activities. The club was established in 1907 and in September 2019 reached a new milestone of 1,300+ active member accounts. The club organizes mountaineering, rock climbing and back country skiing trips throughout the year. The BCMC holds monthly socials, offers courses to members and represents the interests of mountaineers and back country skiers in British Columbia.
BCMC Social Event
BCMC SOCIAL EVENT - February 10th, 2026
Exploring the Ha-Iltzuk Icefield and Kapella Headwaters
As ongoing website administrator and editor for the club, Francis Bailey is an active BCMC member that was awarded an expedition grant for 2025 for two separate trips. Francis explored the Ha-Iltzuk glacier in May with Calum Macdonald, Gabriel Robinson-Leith and Garrick Byers where they reached the top of 7 previously unclimbed peaks. In July Francis Bailey and Andrea Tate participated in a second trip to the Kapella Headwaters where they ascended five previously unclimbed peaks.
Francis is an experienced mountaineer that has ascended 390 peaks to date in Canada and around the world.
Location: The Anza Club, #3, West 8th Ave., Vancouver | 19+ | Doors Open: 7:00 PM, Event Starts: 7.30 PM
Francis is an experienced mountaineer that has ascended 390 peaks to date in Canada and around the world.
Location: The Anza Club, #3, West 8th Ave., Vancouver | 19+ | Doors Open: 7:00 PM, Event Starts: 7.30 PM
Recent Forum Posts
Club Related News
Recent
Past President Bren Moss has died.
BCMC Short Film Contest - The challenge is on!
We want to hear from you! We would like your feedback and perspectives on club operations and what you would like to see in the coming months from the BCMC.
The BCMC Newsletter is back
Conservation & Parks Issues
The provincial government's proposed changes to the BC Land Act continues to generate a great deal of public interest, opinion, and dialog. This is a topic that should be of interest to all British Columbians.
You can read more about the engagement here as well as letting the government know your opinion on this matter: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogeth...
Upcoming Trips & Events
After work touring up to Brockton Point at Seymour, skiing down in-bounds.
Rescheduling Jan 25 trip to Feb 1-Do your snow dances this week!
Dave & Colin Mentorship Trip 4
(Backcountry Skiing ) Private
Location TBD based on weather and conditions
Mentorship Trip
(Backcountry Skiing ) Private
Day trip for Maysa's mentees
Mentorship Trip #2 Red Heather
(Backcountry Skiing ) Private
Red Heather / Round Mountain
Climbing Thar’s NE Couloir
Day trip somewhere in the Sea to Sky corridor
Trip Reports
Climbed to the summit under ideal spring conditions
Wet and fun day in late winter conditions
Club Member Photos
