Browse Events By Category: Instructional Program
Igloo and snow shelter Instruction
Two weekends in Feb and March
Discounted for BCMC members! Lets get our avalanche rescue skills tuned up!
2 full days in the field training (seymour and Whistler) + 1 evening on line classroom
2 day AST 1 for snowshoers Offered through Canada West Mountain School on Mount Seymour
Avalanche Canada Instructional Webinar
Discounted for BCMC members! Lets get our avalanche rescue skills tuned up!
Discounted for BCMC members! Lets get our avalanche rescue skills tuned up!
Online info session for members wanting to organize club trips
Avalanche Canada Instructional Webinar
Online info session for members wanting to organize club trips
No trip as such , Just tent pole bungy cord replacement.
Online info session for members wanting to organize club trips
Online info session for members wanting to organize club trips
Online info session for members wanting to organize club trips
Evening info session & daytime practice on Companion Rescue
Evening info session & daytime practice on Companion Rescue
Online info session for members wanting to organize club trips
Learn how to build anchors and learn how to rappel
Online info session for members wanting to organize club trips
Online info session for members wanting to organize club trips
Online info session for members wanting to organize club trips
Online info session for members wanting to organize club trips
Zoom workshop on Trail Building
Online info session for members wanting to organize club trips
Online info session for members wanting to organize club trips
Online info session for members wanting to organize club trips
Online info session for members wanting to organize club trips
Evening session on avalanche transceivers and companion rescue
A fun day for those who have never skied outside a resort and would like to pick up backcountry skiing this winter!
A fun day for those who have never skied outside a resort and would like to pick up backcountry skiing this winter!
Ski touring, hiking, split boarding, snowshoeing, microspike’ing, it all takes “snow safety education” (online)
First Aid Practice for anyone who's taken a course within the last 2 years.
A free online Zoom workshop on Outdoor Leadership as well as in broader application
Online info session for members wanting to organize club trips
A 2 day introduction to all things packrafting
Come one, come all! Learn skills that will make you a better partner :)
Online - Info session for members wanting to organize club trips
A 2 day introduction to all things packrafting
Learn how to build anchors
A online Zoom workshop on Outdoor Leadership as well as in broader application
Let's spend some time practicing some knots via Zoom
Home based fitness challenge - April 2020 Week 5 of 5 (April 26-May 2)
Home based fitness challenge - April 2020 Week 1 of 5
Want to to learn or improve trip organizing skills - Pre-Social Info Session
Ski Skills training Clinic
Ski Skills training Clinic
Introduction to Backcountry Skiing
A fun day for those who have never skied outside a resort and would like to pick up backcountry skiing this winter
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips from 6-7:15pm, before BCMC Social).
A fun day for those who want to try backcountry skiing/snowboarding this winter
A fun day for those who have never skied outside a resort and would like to pick up backcountry skiing this winter!
A fun day for those who have never skied outside a resort and would like to pick up backcountry skiing this winter!
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips from 6-7:15pm, before BCMC Social).
A fun day for those who have never skied outside a resort and would like to pick up backcountry skiing this winter!
A fun day for those who have never skied outside a resort and would like to pick up backcountry skiing this winter!
An overview of what you need to start backcountry skiing and snowboarding
A Workshop on GPS Devices and GPS Data/Data Transfer
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips from 6-7:15pm, before BCMC Social).
A seminar: Introduction to Backcountry Skiing
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips from 6-7:15pm, before BCMC Social).
Learn the basics of top-roping outdoors - no experience required!
Learn the basics of top-roping outdoors - no experience required!
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips from 6-7:15pm, before BCMC Social).
Learn the basics of top-roping outdoors - no experience required!
Third outdoor and final training session, designed to combine recently learned mountaineering techniques.
Second outdoor training session, designed to further develop mountaineering techniques.
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips from 6-7:15pm, before BCMC Social).
A 2 day introduction to all things packrafting
The first outdoor session, designed to cover basic mountaineering techniques in a reasonably safe setting.
Training Session for Mountaineering Intro Instructors
Session one... mid-week evening indoor meeting
Series of sessions with three overnight trips, the training spaced over a few weekends to allow time to absorb info.
Focus on building moderately large igloos and emergency shelters
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips from 6-7:15pm, before BCMC Social).
Learn to Write Mountain Poetry
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips from 6-7:15pm, before BCMC Social).
A fun day for those who have never skied outside a resort and would like to pick up backcountry skiing this winter!
Downhill Prep for the Backcountry
A fun day for those who have never splitboarded, or are just getting starter this winter!
A fun day for those who have never skied outside a resort and would like to pick up backcountry skiing this winter!
A Workshop on GPS Devices and GPS Data/Data Transfer
Ski Skills training with a focus on Backcountry Skills
Full day transceiver and companion rescue training
A fun day for those who have never skied outside a resort and would like to pick up backcountry skiing this winter!
An overview of what you need to start backcountry skiing and snowboarding
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips (from 6-7:15pm, before BCMC Social).
Backcountry Skiing Prep with Jack and Tam
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips (from 6-7:15pm, before BCMC Social).
This two-day course will serve as an introduction to trad climbing.
This two-day course will serve as an introduction to trad climbing.
Third outdoor and final training session, designed to combine recently learned mountaineering techniques.
A 2 day/1 night introduction to all things packrafting
Second outdoor and first overnight training session, designed to further develop mountaineering techniques.
The first outdoor session, designed to cover basic mountaineering techniques in a reasonably safe setting.
Session one... mid-week evening indoor meeting
Get ready for the upcoming climbing season by learning rock rescue skills!
Learn the basics of rock climbing - no experience required!
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips (from 6-7:15pm, before BCMC Social).
Series of sessions with two overnight trips, the training spaced over a few weekends to allow time to absorb info.
Rappelling techniques. Stressing simplicity and safety. Suitable for beginners.
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips (from 6-7:15pm, before BCMC Social).
Intro for indoor climbers to learn the basics for outdoor top-roping so you can join outdoor rock climbing trips.
A workshop and seminar on backcountrybc and learning the tools of the trade for successful backcountry advocacy
A Workshop on GPS Devices and GPS Data
AST-2 Advanced Avalanche Skills Course
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips (from 6-7:15pm, before BCMC Social).
Focus on building moderately large igloos and emergency shelters
A Workshop on GPS Devices and GPS Data
Full day transceiver and companion rescue training
A Workshop on Trail Construction and Maintenence
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips (from 6-7:15pm, before BCMC Social).
Instruction from trained members on ski technique with a emphasis on backcountry progression for intermediate skiers.
FULL - MORE DATES COMING SOON
A fun day for those who have never skied outside a resort and would like to pick up backcountry skiing this winter!
Up your avalanche game with AST2 with MSAA
Two-day course on basic ice climbing safety and technique
A fun day for those who have never skied outside a resort and would like to pick up backcountry skiing this winter!
FULL - MORE DATES COMING SOON
AST-2 Course... second of two weekends. Register via the first weekend (January 6/7)
Course for those with ski touring experience looking to gain glacier travel & companion rescue skills.
Two-day course on basic ice climbing safety and technique
A fun day for those who have never skied outside a resort and would like to pick up backcountry skiing this winter!
A *must attend* pre-trip session for participants in the Jan 13th, 20th, or 27th Intro to Backcountry Skiing courses.
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips (from 6-7:15pm, before BCMC Social).
FULL - MORE DATES COMING SOON
Learn critical avalanche basics to get you out in the backcountry safely. AST-1 is required for many club trips.
FULL - MORE DATES COMING SOON
Downhill ski training for Beginner to Intermediate
Downhill ski training for Beginner to Intermediate
Professionally taught by VMT at a special price for members
Learn the skills needed to travel safely on a glacier
Learn the basics skills needed to climb some local snow and ice peaks!
Prusiks & Pulleys, Mammut Rescue You, Petzl Tibloc & Microtraxion Pulley Systems
Learn the skills needed to travel safely on a glacier
Systems for Mountaineering - Haul Systems
Learn, practice, review the most commonly used mountaineering, scrambling, climbing knots.
Learn the skills needed to travel safely on a glacier
“Scrambling is the middle ground between hiking and mountaineering” - Matt Gunn
1 day aid climbing course, any weekend before Aug. 1st
Learn the basics skills needed to climb some local snow and ice peaks!
“Scrambling is the middle ground between hiking and mountaineering” - Matt Gunn
Intro to Wilderness First Aid (special price)
Intro for indoor climbers to learn the basics for outdoor top-roping so you can join outdoor rock climbing trips.
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips (from 6-7:15pm, before BCMC Social).
Learn the skills to climb bigger routes!
The ultimate 6 day climbing course - special price for members!
Learn the fundamentals of traditional (trad) climbing
Learn aid and big wall techniques with Vancouver Mountain Guides
Third outdoor and final training session, designed to combine recently learned mountaineering techniques.
Intro to Wilderness First Aid (special price)
Advanced Wilderness First Aid (special price)
Second outdoor and first overnight training session, designed to further develop mountaineering techniques.
Learning Through Mentorship: Arc’teryx Climbing Academy... sessions will take place in Squamish July 20-23
Get ready for the upcoming climbing season by learning rock rescue skills!
UPDATE: this will be a regular rock rescue course, no previous Rock Rescue knowledge required
LAST MINUTE SPOTS AVAILABLE: $99 (reg $145)
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips (from 6-7pm, before BCMC Social).
The first outdoor session, designed to cover basic mountaineering techniques in a reasonably safe setting.
A Workshop on GPS Devices and Bivouac.com
Session one... mid-week evening indoor meeting
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips (from 6-7pm, before BCMC Social).
Series of sessions with two overnight trips, the training spaced over a few weekends to allow time to absorb info.
The course is intended for BCMC members who wish to be better prepared for dealing with injuries outdoors.
A Workshop on GPS Devices and Bivouac.com
AST-2 Advanced Avalanche Skills Course, March 17-20
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips (from 6-7pm, before BCMC Social).
Course for those with ski touring experience looking to gain glacier travel & companion rescue skills.
Course for those with ski touring experience looking to try multi-day ski mountaineering
Learn critical avalanche basics to get you out in the backcountry safely. AST-1 is required for many club trips.
This course for club members wanting to learn more about technical multi-day alpine routes on skis/splitboards
Though we'll mostly focus on building moderately large igloos, we'll also consider how to build emergency shelters
AST-2 Course... second of two weekends. Register via the first weekend (February 11,12) listing.
Course for those with ski touring experience looking to gain glacier travel & companion rescue skills.
This "prep" session is ONLY for those confirmed to attend the Snow Shelter Workshop on February 25/26 weekend.
AST-2 Advanced Avalanche Skills Course, February 11, 12 and 18, 19
Winter Ski Camp at the Watersprite Lake Hut that will include workshops for learning new skills.
This "prep" session is ONLY for those confirmed to attend the Winter Camp on the February long weekend.
Learn critical avalanche basics to get you out in the backcountry safely. AST-1 is required for many club trips.
This course for club members wanting to learn more about technical multi-day alpine routes on skis/splitboards
A fun day for those who have never skied outside a resort and would like to pick up backcountry skiing this winter!
Full day transceiver and companion rescue training
Take your ice climbing to the next level and learn the foundations of multi-pitch ice climbing
Take your ice climbing to the next level and learn the foundations of mixed (rock and ice) climbing
A fun day for those who have never skied outside a resort and would like to pick up backcountry skiing this winter!
Midweek evening transceiver training on Seymour for those registered in the Introduction to Backcountry Skiing.
Course for those with ski touring experience looking to gain glacier travel & companion rescue skills.
A fun day for those who have never skied outside a resort and would like to pick up backcountry skiing this winter!
A *must attend* pre-trip info session for participants in Jan 14th or 21st Intro to Backcountry Skiing courses.
Learn critical avalanche basics to get you out in the backcountry safely. AST-1 is required for many club trips.
Two-day course on basic ice climbing safety and technique
Two-day course on basic ice climbing safety and technique... over two consecutive Saturdays.
Two-day course on basic ice climbing safety and technique... over two consecutive Saturdays.
An early season one-day course on basic ice climbing safety and top-roping techniques.
This is a 1-day course covering simple 3:1 and complex 5:1 haul systems for rescuing climbing partners.
An early season one-day course on basic ice climbing safety and top-roping techniques.
This is a 1-day course covering anchoring fundamentals.
The course is intended for BCMC members who wish to be better prepared for dealing with injuries outdoors.
2 day course on navigating alpine terrain
1 day course covering the essential skills for planning for and managing mountain weather
