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 - January 13th, 2026
Capitan Climbing Coup
The January 13th social will feature the climbing escapades of Peder Ourom who scaled the big wall of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in the 1970s. Peder has been connected to the club through his parents who joined in the club 1963, and his family was known to explore local trails with other prominent mountaineering families including the Kafers, the Apps and the Waddingtons.
Location: The Anza Club, #3, West 8th Ave., Vancouver | 19+ | Doors Open: 7:00 PM, Event Starts: 7.30 PM
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Club Related News
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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
Day trip to the Duffy in search for good snow!
Mount Baker backcountry area tour up Mount Herman
Hit the twin peaks at this popular Coquihalla destination
Ski Mountaineering Course
(Guided Instruction ) Private
This is a fast-paced course that takes backcountry uses to the next level.
Mentorship Trip 2 - Day Trip
(Backcountry Skiing ) Private
Mega fun backcountry trip
Mentorship Trip 1: Needle Peak
(Snowshoeing ) Private
Winter ascent of Needle Peak
Panorama Ridge Ski Tour
(Backcountry Skiing ) Private
Nice tour out on a sunny day - maybe get some slushy/corn turns
Trip Reports
The most famous East Indian climber in the world!
Approach from Watersprite winter route, ascent of Crawford west ridge, descent by proposed Watersprite Lake summer route to Darling Lake trailhead, back along Skookum IPP road to parked vehicle.
Does it get any better?
Club Member Photos
