Welcome to the B.C. Mountaineering Club
Since 1907, the British Columbia Mountaineering Club (BCMC) has been the home for those who find their rhythm on the ascent and their peace in the alpine. We are a community-driven, volunteer-run collective dedicated to exploring the rugged beauty of BC's Mountains. Whether it's an expedition to a remote corner of the range, a training run up Grouse Mountain or a scramble up Sky Pilot, the BCMC offers countless possibilities to explore the mountains and nature around us.
July
14
2026
NEXT BCMC SOCIAL:
Volunteer Appreciation Night
A night to celebrate those that have contributed to the club.
Event InformationUpcoming Trips
July 2026
Sun 12
9.5 hrs
Sun 12
7 hrsDay 2 of 2: Squamish - 25k/25k trail run
Sun 12
0 hrsNorth Nesakwatch Spires FULL as of June 20th
Mon 13
13 hrsHowe Sound Crest Trail Day Hike
Mon 13
6 hrsCrumpit Woods
Mon 13
3 hrs
Tue 14
2.5 hrsVolunteer Appreciation Night
Recent Topics
5 days in Goat Rocks Wilderness
Beyond the Pacific Crest: A Goat Rocks TraverseSome trips are built around a single summit.This wasn't one of them.For months I had been piecing toget... Read More
Created 2026-06-25
Improving skills for approaches as a new outdoor climber
Hi! I'm new to outdoor climbing and find that the most challenging part of a climb is getting there. I currently use day-hikers, but I'm wondering how... Read More
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Created 2026-06-29
BCMC Vista Chasers - Trip Report for Hanes Valley Loop, Saturday June 27th
The Vista Chasers - summer mentorship trail running cohort - did Hanes Valley Loop on Saturday June 27th. No rain during our trip but it was fairly ra... Read More
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Created 2026-06-16
Mamquam Mountain - June 13-14, 2026
BCMC Trip co-led by Miranda Alldritt and Spencer Pooghkay. Nine intrepid explorers made the mighty march to Mamquam Mountain in the teeth of a sudden... Read More
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About Us
BCMC is one of the oldest outdoor clubs in British Columbia with over 100 years of tradition. Since its establishment in 1907, our members have blazed new routes, made first ascents and explored near and far corners of the Coast Mountains and beyond.
In September 2019 the BCMC reached a milestone of 1,300+ active member accounts. Our members are active in hiking, backpacking, climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking and backcountry skiing. Our trip schedule offers a variety of activities throughout the year from easy hikes to technical climbs.
Looking for climbing partners? Branching into mountaineering? Join one of our trips or visit us at our monthly social at ANZA Club, 3 West 8th Ave every second Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm (except for July & August).
Publications
The BCMC is rich with mountaineering history, much of which is documented in our newsletter and the B.C. Mountaineer Journal. To read past publications or sign up for the monthly newsletter, head over to our publications page.
BCMC PublicationsBCMC Huts
The B.C. Mountaineering Club owns and maintains a number of huts, and is part of the Spearhead Society which owns and maintains the Spearhead huts including the Kees & Claire hut.
For information, hut booking and reservations, and live hut cameras, visit our huts page.
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Volunteers
The B.C. Mountaineering Club is maintained and improved by the generous and very much appreciated volunteer help provided by many of our members. All help is appreciated no matter how big or small. If you are interested in giving back to the outdoor community, you can help our club improve and grow in areas that interest you. We are always looking for help with anything from trail work and cabin maintenance to editing the monthly newsletters.
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Looking for something specific?
Direct club emails and F.A.Q. can be found on our contact page
BCMC Contacts