BCMC Trips & Events
Guided Courses
The BCMC offers two types of courses & trips:
- Trips & skill refreshers led by BCMC Volunteers
- Discounted courses & trips led by Professionals
We strongly recommend that you check the certifications and qualifications of anyone teaching a course, whether volunteer or professional.
More info on CoursesTrip Safety
Mountaineering, skiing, climbing and all of the activities we love to do in the mountains are inherently risky activities. To help stay safe in the mountains we have put together a guide of useful resources for trip planning and participation.
See our Safety GuideMentorship
The BCMC offers a winter and summer mentorship program to help build critical skills in the mountains with a trusted BCMC member. If you are new to the world of mountains, this is a great way to learn safety, decision making and mountain skills to carry you forward through your journey.
More info on MentorshipsParticipant Info
First time joining a trip or you're not sure where to start? We have all the information you need below:
More info for ParticipantsOrganizer Info
If you're looking to run a trip, see our guide on planning, organizing and executing a BCMC trip.
More info for OrganizersGuest Memberships
The BCMC offers a winter and summer mentorship program to help build critical skills in the mountains with a trusted BCMC member. If you are new to the world of mountains, this is a great way to learn safety, decision making and mountain skills to carry you forward through your journey.
More info on MembershipsJune 2026
Mon 29
8.6 hrsDemon Ridge Trail Work with free Helicopter ride
We will fly up onto Demon Ridge and use gas powered brush cutters to clear the trail back to the Watersprite main
Trail Clearing
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer:
Brian Sheffield
FULL
Max: 3
Confirmed: 3
Waitlist: 8
Mon 29
5 daysWatersprite Lake Rec Site Start Up
Fly in, stay in the Watersprite Hut, and prepare the Watersprite Lake Rec Site for Summer opening.
Hut Construction
A1
Screening
Members Only
Organizer:
Cliff Eschner
FULL
Max: 10
Confirmed: 10
Waitlist: 1
Mon 29
4.3 hrsSully's hangout Climbing (North Van)
Relaxed Monday evening climbing
Rock Climbing
A5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer:
William Horin
OPEN
Max: 12
Confirmed: 11
Waitlist: 0
Tue 30
5 daysGoat Rocks Wilderness
5day/4night Scrambling & backpacking trip
Backpacking Trip
B3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer:
Shane Plamondon
OPEN
Max: --
Confirmed: 6
Waitlist: 0
Tue 30
3 hrsTrail/Ultra Running Safety Workshop with North Shore Rescue
Trail and ultra running safety workshop
Trail Running
A1
Members Only
Organizer:
Arthur Liao
OPEN
Max: 60
Confirmed: 49
Waitlist: 0
Tue 30
2 daysOverseer Mtn. & Meager Creek hotsprings
Mid week up to Harrison hut
Scrambling
C3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer:
Wes Loke
OPEN
Max: 6
Confirmed: 4
Waitlist: 0
Tue 30
3 hrs
Organizer:
Melody Tsai
OPEN
Max: 8
Confirmed: 3
Waitlist: 0
July 2026
Wed 1
3 daysBackpacking in Strathcona Park
4d3n backpacking in the Forbidden Plateau and Elk River area
Backpacking Trip
C2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer:
Megan Zhu
Cancelled
Thu 2
3 daysNaramata Creek Sport Climbing
Escape the heat of Skaha in this cool valley chilled by a glacier fed creek
Rock Climbing
A3
Members Only
Organizer:
Cameron Abram
Cancelled
Fri 3
1 dayArmchair Traverse
Overnight at Wedgemount Lake and scramble the Classic Armchair Traverse Route
Scrambling
C4
Screening
Members Only
Organizer:
Miranda Alldritt
FULL
Max: 4
Confirmed: 4
Waitlist: 7
Sat 4
10.5 hrs
Organizer:
Liam Grimes
OPEN
Max: --
Confirmed: 1
Waitlist: 0
Sun 5
12 hrs
Organizer:
William Horin
FULL
Max: 5
Confirmed: 8
Waitlist: 1
Sun 5
7 hrsEagles Bluff from Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay to the Eagles Bluff lookout ending at the Cypress ski station
Hiking
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer:
Simon Pleau
OPEN
Max: 5
Confirmed: 3
Waitlist: 0
Wed 8
2 day(Rescheduled) Bikepacking the Snowden Demonstration Forest and Beyond
Bikepacking near Campbell River
Biking
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer:
Andrew Kretz
OPEN
Max: 4
Confirmed: 2
Waitlist: 0
Fri 10
6 daysNorth Creek hut Peaks and minor work.
There is a flight into the North Creek hut on July 10th, If enough people want a second flight can be arranged for about $200 each. Once there we can hike up several hpeaks and visit the spectacular Pebble glacier ice cave.
Mountaineering
B3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer:
Ian McGillivray
OPEN
Max: 10
Confirmed: 1
Waitlist: 4
Sat 11
13 hrsMount MacFarlane Day Trip
11h day trip with 1,800m vertical gain. Early-summer snow and steep fitness scramble.
Hiking
C3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer:
Peiyu Cui
OPEN
Max: 10
Confirmed: 6
Waitlist: 0
Sat 11
11.5 hrsSugarloaf Mountain (Pemberton)
Hike into a Scramble for the Summit
Scrambling
C3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer:
William Horin
FULL
Max: 5
Confirmed: 5
Waitlist: 2
Sat 11
8.5 hrsMountain 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
Members Only
Organizer:
Canada West Mountain School
OPEN
Max: 8
Confirmed: 1
Waitlist: 0
Sat 11
1 day
Organizer:
Julia Friesen
FULL
Max: 6
Confirmed: 6
Waitlist: 5
Sun 12
9.5 hrsThe Camel's Hind Leg
A scramble finishing with a beautiful 5.6 route
Rock Climbing
B5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer:
Shannon Healy
OPEN
Max: 6
Confirmed: 5
Waitlist: 3
Sun 12
0 hrsNorth Nesakwatch Spires FULL as of June 20th
Nesakwatch Spires as a day trip or trailhead camping. Trip full as of June7
Scrambling
D3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer:
Jonathan Lloyd
FULL
Max: 4
Confirmed: 5
Waitlist: 0
Tue 14
6 daysAsh Pass to North Creek
Three days hiking out of the Pebble Hut followed by two days exploring around the North Creek Hut
Hiking
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer:
Brian Sheffield
Cancelled
Tue 14
2.5 hrsVolunteer Appreciation Night
A night to celebrate those that have contributed to the club.
Volunteer Meeting
A1
Screening
Members Only
Organizer:
Jane Desbarats
OPEN
Max: 45
Confirmed: 25
Waitlist: 0
Fri 17
2 daysEaton Peak & Mount Grant extended weekend
Relaxed pace scrambling weekend at Eaton Lake
Scrambling
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer:
Shane Plamondon
FULL
Max: 8
Confirmed: 8
Waitlist: 1
Fri 17
3 daysMountaineering Essentials Training
4 day mountaineering skills course involving snow climbing and glacier travel with ACMG Instructors. Ice axe and crampon use, self-arrests, snow/ glacier travel skills, crevasse rescue, rope handling, and hazard assessment plus more!
Instructional Program
B3(4)
Members Only
Organizer:
Canada West Mountain School
OPEN
Max: 6
Confirmed: 1
Waitlist: 0