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Information For Participants

Guided Courses Information

The BCMC strongly recommends that all participants verify the certifications of their Guided Instructors. Additionally, here is an overview on ACMG Mountain Guides.

Winter Trip Safety Standards

For winter trips and trips exposed to avalanche risk, the BCMC standard is for all trip participants to have the essential safety gear (avalanche transceiver, metal shovel, probe) and relevant avalanche safety skills (bare minimum:  AST 1 or companion rescue skills).


International Travel

Stay up to date on travel advisories and entry/exit requirements and consider travel insurance.

30-Day Guest Membership

See what the BCMC is about, join club trips, and meet others interested outdoor pursuits such as hiking, rock climbing, mountaineering, snowshoeing, and skiing: join as a Guest Member.

Members-Only Partner List

If you're already a BCMC member and looking for way to meet partners for privately planned trips, then check out the club's members-only Partner List. NOTE: these trips are not BCMC trips; it is the responsibility of each participant to assess the trip's potential risks and join at their own discretion.

Trip Organizer Perks

For those BCMC members keen to organize club trips, there is an annual PRO DISCOUNT DEAL with up to 50% savings on outdoor gear being offered to those who have organized four or more successful club trips within the previous 12 months. To learn more, visit the Membership Benefits page or email the BCMC Marketing Team.

Trip List Icons:
Cancelled: the trip organizer cancelled the trip.
Pending: this trip is hidden pending approval.
Grade: estimated difficulty of route (Grade info).
Members Only: only BCMC members can attend.
Screening: the trip organizer will screen participants.
Joined: indicates you have joined the trip list.
Sat 15Weekend: trip scheduled for a holiday or weekend.
Thur 20Weekday: event planned for mid-week workday.
 
BCMC Trip List
Dates Trip Information Participants Organizer
Jan 2026
Thu 1
   to   
Thu 1
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: B3
Members Only
Screening
Ski Tour'n the Coquihalla
Maximum:6
Registered:6
Waiting List:0
Ian Cowan
Fri 2
   to   
Fri 2
Hiking
Grade: A1
Screening
I plan to hike up BCMC at an easy pace and then back down. It will be go at your own pace.
Maximum:6
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Adeva Chan
Fri 2
   to   
Sun 4
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: C3
Screening
A short three day traverse somewhere in the Smithers/Terrace area on skis or snow shoe.
Maximum:4
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Francis Bailey
Sat 3
   to   
Sat 3
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: B3
Screening
Easy going backcountry skiing trip
Maximum:5
Registered:6
Waiting List:0
Tristan Allan
Sat 3
   to   
Sun 4
Instructional Program
Grade: B1
Members Only
2-days field session on the North Shore mountains, plus Virtual Classroom
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Canada West Mountain School
Sat 3
   to   
Sat 3
Hiking
Grade: A2
Sunset/moonrise hike up the Stawamus Chief (Siyám Smánit), followed by social.
Maximum:12
Registered:9
Waiting List:0
Anders Ourom
Tue 6
   to   
Tue 6
Indoor Climbing
Grade: A4
Members Only
Screening
Indoor Climbing at Hive Heights
Maximum:5
Registered:2
Waiting List:0
Arthur Liao
Sat 10
   to   
Sat 10
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: C3
Screening
Ski touring to Black Tusk Meadows
Maximum:6
Registered:2
Waiting List:0
Nadia Tarazi
Sat 10
   to   
Sat 10
Ice Climbing
Grade: B5
Members Only
Screening
One-day practicing the basics of ice climbing safety and techniques somewhere local
Maximum:8
Registered:8
Waiting List:12
Mohammad Pahrbod
Sun 11
   to   
Sun 11
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: B2
Members Only
Screening
An introductory day to try backcountry skiing in a no judgement, non-intiminating kind of way!
Maximum:10
Registered:5
Waiting List:16
Greg Hamilton
Thu 15
   to   
Thu 15
Instructional Program
Grade: A1
An online instructional session about radios in the backcountry
Maximum:-
Registered:1
Waiting List:3
john bell
Sat 17
   to   
Sat 17
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: C2
Screening
Day trip to the Duffy in search for good snow!
Maximum:6
Registered:7
Waiting List:4
Scott McLean
Sun 18
   to   
Sun 25
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: B3
Screening
Fly in fly out week at the Pebble Creek Hut
Maximum:8
Registered:8
Waiting List:0
Brian Sheffield
Sat 24
   to   
Sun 25
Instructional Program
Grade: B1
Members Only
2-days field session on the North Shore mountains, plus Virtual Classroom
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:1
Canada West Mountain School
Sat 24
   to   
Sat 24
Guided Instruction
Grade: B1
Members Only
1 field session on the North Shore mountains; 3-hrs Virtual Classroom; 2-hr in-person Zoom session
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Canada West Mountain School
Feb 2026
Sat 7
   to   
Sat 7
Mixed Climbing
Grade: C2
Screening
Climbing Thar’s NE Couloir
Maximum:5
Registered:3
Waiting List:0
Scott McLean
Sat 7
   to   
Sun 8
Instructional Program
Grade: B1
Members Only
2-days field session on the North Shore mountains, plus Virtual Classroom
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Canada West Mountain School
Sat 7
   to   
Sat 7
Instructional Program
Grade: B1
Members Only
1 field session on the North Shore mountains; 3-hrs Virtual Classroom; 2-hr in-person Zoom session
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Canada West Mountain School
Sat 21
   to   
Sun 22
Instructional Program
Grade: B1
Members Only
2-days field session on the North Shore mountains, plus Virtual Classroom
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Canada West Mountain School
Sat 21
   to   
Sat 21
Instructional Program
Grade: B1
Members Only
1 field session on the North Shore mountains; 3-hrs Virtual Classroom; 2-hr in-person Zoom session
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Canada West Mountain School
Mon 23
   to   
Wed 25
Rock Climbing
Grade: B5
Members Only
Screening
Dry and warm-ish winter climbing
Neil Beattie
Mar 2026
Sat 7
   to   
Sun 8
Instructional Program
Grade: B1
Members Only
2-days field session on the North Shore mountains, plus Virtual Classroom
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Canada West Mountain School
Sat 7
   to   
Sat 7
Instructional Program
Grade: B1
Members Only
1 field session on the North Shore mountains; 3-hrs Virtual Classroom; 2-hr in-person Zoom session
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Canada West Mountain School
Sat 14
   to   
Sun 15
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: C2
Screening
Celebrate Daylight Savings with the classic South Coast Traverse
Maximum:6
Registered:6
Waiting List:2
Scott McLean
Sat 14
   to   
Sat 14
Instructional Program
Grade: B1
Members Only
1 field session on the North Shore mountains; 3-hrs Virtual Classroom; 2-hr in-person Zoom session
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Canada West Mountain School
Sat 21
   to   
Sat 21
Instructional Program
Grade: B1
Members Only
1 field session on the North Shore mountains; 3-hrs Virtual Classroom; 2-hr in-person Zoom session
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Canada West Mountain School
Apr 2026
Wed 1
   to   
Sat 25
Hiking
Grade: B3
Screening
Trek to the Mera Peak Base Camp with an opportunity to climb the peak.
Maximum:15
Registered:11
Waiting List:5
Brian Sheffield
May 2026
Sat 9
   to   
Sat 9
Trail Running
Grade: C1
Members Only
May 9, 2026 - 18K/35K - Trail Race in Squamish
Maximum:10
Registered:3
Waiting List:0
Shashi Shanbhag
Fri 15
   to   
Tue 19
Rock Climbing
Grade: C5
Members Only
Screening
Climbing trip to Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park near Pentiction
Dustin Stobbe
Aug 2026
Sun 16
   to   
Sun 16
Trail Running
Grade: C1
Members Only
Aug 15-16 - Squamish 50 - 23K, 50K, 50M, 50/50
Maximum:10
Registered:10
Waiting List:0
Shashi Shanbhag
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