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.

August

11

2026
NEXT BCMC SOCIAL:

Annual BCMC Picnic!

Come chill at Trout Lake and catch up on summertime adventures!

Event Information

Upcoming Trips

August 2026

Sat 29

2 day
Mount Baker - Coleman Deming Route
A two day trip to Mount Baker, following the Coleman Deming Route to the Summit
Mountaineering
C3
Screening
Organizer:

Sat 29

11.5 hrs
Mt Brew area
The Mt Brew plateau area has a number of peaks, some higher and with better views than Mt Brew. Participants can choose between going for Keg Pk, the furthest, highest and most scenic, or any combination of Brew, Hops and Malt.
Hiking
C2
Organizer:

Sun 30

10.5 hrs
Mount Burwell
Sunday bike + hike
Hiking
C2
Screening
Organizer:
September 2026

Thu 3

4 days
Whitecross (2442m) & Athelstan (2800m)
3 days around Lillooet south
Backpacking Trip
C1
Screening
Organizer:

Fri 4

3 days
Brokeback Multi-Day, Multi-Peak Trip
Bike in Seymour Demo Forest OR Boat up Indian Arm, Hike Bishop, Deacon, Presbyter, Dickens, Brokeback over three-five days
Backpacking Trip
C3
Screening
Organizer:

Sat 5

8 hrs
Mountain Navigation
Navigation skills with an emphasis on practical methods of finding your way using maps, compass's, and GPS Apps for navigating in mountainous terrain. Includes 1 field day, Online Learning and a Live Zoom class
Instructional Program
A3

Sat 5

2 days
Skihist via Antimony Lake (pending forest fires and highway closure)
Stein siwhe evenglow OR Siwhe Stein (loosely based in Stein Valley area)
Scrambling
D3
Screening
Organizer:

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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 Publications

BCMC 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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BCMC work party at Lizzie Lake

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.

Volunteer with Us

Contact Us

BCMC Postal Address

British Columbia Mountaineering Club
P.O. Box 20042
Vancouver, BC
V5Z 0C1

Looking for something specific?

Direct club emails and F.A.Q. can be found on our contact page

BCMC Contacts