Hello BCMC Membership,
We are extremely pleased to announce the creation and launch of our first formal nomination form and system for the upcoming November AGM Elections/Board Positions. The form a...
It's that time of year - the 2018 Fall Series will be kicking off on October 15 with 6 amazing shows over 5 nights at the Centennial Theatre and Rio Theatre! Catch some of most highly anticipated moun...
Hello there,
We have a Waterpsrite Lake road, trail and snow conditions Facebook page that has almost 300 members. You can get information there.
The link is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/...
CLUB LAUNCHES PLATFORM FOR B.C. BACKCOUNTRY ADVOCACY
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 2, 2018 -- The British Columbia Mountaineering Club (BCMC) is proud to launch the BackcountryBC website,...
It is with great anticipation that the 2018 summer Trail building Season nears.
And we (I) have great plans and ambitions for this year! Yes ladies and gentlemen, it will be time to start your cha...
Hello BCMCers,
Backcountry BC (https://backcountrybc.ca) is the now the Province's first grassroots, decentralized provincial advocacy platform for the non-motorized backcountry recreation community....
Whistler Blackcomb To Donate Backcountry Ticket Proceeds To Spearhead Huts
We are thrilled to announce that from now until the end of their winter operating season (May 21 2018), Whistler Blackcomb h...
Spearhead Hut Society is preparing for a busy spring and summer construction plan to complete their Kees hut near Russet Lake.
The BCMC is a founding member and partner of this multi-million dollar w...
I should also state that the new cabin would be managed in the same manner as the Watersprite Cabin (locked, using our current booking system and charging a fee).
Chris
Hello Liam and thank you for you questions.
The hut policy manual for the club states that the construction of any hut is a two set process.
The first step is to find out if the membership supports...
Hi Tye,
In the 1990's I led a successful club trip ascent of the Blanchard Needle.
Yes, the traverse from Golden Ears to Alouette Mountain has been done before, although spring seems to be the favou...
Mamquam River Access Society (MRAS)
Box 3530, Garibaldi Highlands, BC, V0N 1T0
mamquamrivercampground.ca
JOB OPPORTUNITY*
Mamquam River Campground Manager
Part-time M...
From Backcountry BC on Pinecone Burke: - by Chris Ludwig (posted also on Backcountry BC)
"The planning process for Pinecone Burke Provincial Park is currently underway. This planning process is to c...
This information and report comes from BCMC Members - January 2018
(BCMC Member).. just got off the telephone (1-250-840-8853) with Anderson Contracting. Very friendly. They look after road clearing...
Stand Up for Parks Photo Contest
BC's parks are suffering from over a decade of chronic underfunding. We have the biggest provincial parks system in the country, but among the worst funded. Join...
The Echo Lake Cabin (at a low 900 meters elevation) is a proposal and tenure application by Black Tusk Helicopters (currently under public consultation I believe). Without a fixed crossing of the Squ...
Hello BCMC Membership,
A major opportunity for the BCMC has presented itself in the form of installing a new (refurbished) BCMC Cabin at Crawford Creek (approximately 6 KM from Watersprite Lake at th...
Final Club Email Contacts:
Hello BCMCers. We have completed/finalized the new club Email contacts and updated the contact page on the website. They are as following:
exec@bcmc.ca to share any con...
VIMFF has teamed up with some amazing organizations and companies to bring the VIMFF community some exciting opportunities. Read about them below and be sure to apply before the deadlines!
To Lear...
Hello BCMCers,
Below are the details and links for the Spearhead Huts Fundraising Auction. There are many fine outdoor equipment goodies on the list.
Event page - http://www.spearheadhuts.org/ap...
Hello Guillaume,
This is a phenomenally useful tool that you shared. I am already using it and have shared it with several others who can benefit from it.
Many thanks.
Chris
Hello BCMC Membership,
The Web Team has implemented Google for non-profits. Google for non-profits provides the BCMC and the web team with several free services.
Please take note of the updated clu...
Hi Glenn,
Yes, fiction and poetry are most certainly allowed. I have already submitted 10 new poems for the Mountaineer.
Chris
BCMC Writing Contest - 2018 BCMC Mountaineer
The BCMC is excited to announce a trip-report/writing contest open to all members!Do you have something to say? Did you have an exciting trip, close call,...
2016 / 2017 BCMC Webmaster Report
This year, the BCMC Web Development team implemented an automated cabin booking system for the membership and the public (a special thanks to Paul Kubik and James Wo...