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Classic Spearhead Traverse
A mission near Mount Frosty
Mountain Equipment Co-op [MEC] is inviting *ALL* BCMC Members to its 2017 Spring "10% Discount" Club Night
The VOC Gearswap is an outdoor gear buy and sell event.
mtn intro volunteer planning
(Volunteer Meeting ) Private
"trip" for planning purposes for volunteer trainers
Session one... mid-week evening indoor meeting
Practice your Mountaineering Skills Above the Seymour Ski Area
Single day Duffy Area Ski Tour
Indoor Climbing at Climb Base 5 in Coquitlam - Friday Apr 21 @ 6:30 pm
Access by Pokosha Creek
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival on April 19th 2017 presents: KARAKORAM CLIMBING
An early-season day of moderate [5.7-5.10a] single-pitch crack and slab climbing in the Squamish area.
Manning Park Ski Tour: Nordheim Peak (2041m) via Mt Kelly. 22km, Elev Gain ~1000m.
The South to North route, giving one extra day for weather or climbing
Ski in Sphinx Bay over Easter Weekend
3 1/2 day trip in the Whistler area
Indoor climbing at Cliffhanger Vancouver
Easter Weekend Climbing Trip to the Skaha Bluffs
BCMC Social presentation open to both members and non-members. ANZA club, main floor.
Call for volunteers! Anyone welcome!
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips (from 6-7pm, before BCMC Social).
This is just to make club members aware of a great outdoor event in Whistler
Easy snowshoeing (sometimes using micro-spikes) to the summit of Mount Seymour... moderate pace.
ski tour up Cassiope Peak
Day trip to try and ski/ride Million Dollar Couloir on Cayoosh
Series of sessions with two overnight trips, the training spaced over a few weekends to allow time to absorb info.
Indoor Climbing at Climb Base 5 in Coquitlam - Friday Apr 7 @ 6:30 pm
The course is intended for BCMC members who wish to be better prepared for dealing with injuries outdoors.
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger. It probably will not be busy so we can get some lead-climbing in :-)
A Workshop on GPS Devices and Bivouac.com
Climb plastic inside a lovely climate-controlled gym
Monthly meeting of the Executive Team plus others helping with special projects. Members welcome to attend.
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger. It probably will not be busy so we can get some lead-climbing in :-)
A day of moderate [5.7-5.10a] crack and/or slab climbing in the Squamish area.
Ski trip up Mt Slalok via Stonecrop Glacier
Whistler Backcountry - Ski/Splitboard (Beginner Friendly)
The classic Garibaldi Névé Ski Traverse from North to South.
Indoor Climbing at Climb Base 5 in Coquitlam - Friday Mar 31 @ 6:30 pm
FEAT, Fascinating Expedition & Adventure Talks, is an annual evening of several speakers with short presentations.
Heading up Mount Brew from Brandywine.
Mount Seymour evening backcountry skiing
High Angle Steep Skiing - Mountain Skills Development in Tantalus for 3 Days with ACMG Guide that knows the terrain
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger. It probably will not be busy so we can get some lead-climbing in :-)
A pleasant hike through forests with a chance of spectacular views on top
22km out-and-back Ski Tour on Diamond Head Trail (Start Elev ~900m) to Elfin Lakes Shelter (Elev ~1500m).
Day trip to Cayoosh
Peaks immediately south of Wilson Lk in the Chehalis area
Coquihalla Skiing - Laps on Iago or Summit Zupjok
Indoor Climbing at Climb Base 5 in Coquitlam - Friday Mar 24 @ 6:30 pm
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger. It probably will not be busy so we can get some lead-climbing in :-)
Indoor climbing at Cliffhanger Vancouver
Weekly skiing/boarding at a local mountain.
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger. It probably will not be busy so we can get some lead-climbing in :-)
Rethel Mountain is south of Wedgemount Lake. We will approach from Rethel Creek.
A week of back country skiing out of this cozy hut at the head of the Pemberton Valley. Fly in and ski out.
Not a trip, but a festival (at a resort). Come out and rediscover why tele is the best
Manning Park Ski Tour: Mt Kelly ~12 km
Yo-Yo Skiing for fun on the Coquihalla
Week of ice climbing in the Rockies, centered in Canmore
Day trip ski/splitboard ascent of Mt. Rohr
This is a fun day of telemarking at Steep Creek, Chief Pascal, Vantage Ridge. Training heals are OK, but discouraged.
2.5k east of Mt.Barr
AST-2 Advanced Avalanche Skills Course, March 17-20
Indoor Climbing at Project Climbing in Cloverdale - Thursday Mar 16 @ 7:00 pm
Weekly skiing/boarding at a local mountain.
BCMC Social presentation open to both members and non-members. ANZA pub, renovated main floor, adults only.
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips (from 6-7pm, before BCMC Social).
Beginner Splitboard friendly day on the Coquihalla Summit.
Bear Trap Telemark Fest
Course for those with ski touring experience looking to gain glacier travel & companion rescue skills.
ski touring on Clinker ridge
Easy ski day at Zoa Peak - beginner friendly trip
Indoor Climbing at Climb Base 5 in Coquitlam - Friday Mar 10 @ 6:30 pm
Ski touring, mountaineering from the Watersprite Hut for **experienced skiers**
Indoor Climbing at Project Climbing in Cloverdale - Thursday Mar 9 @ 7:00 pm
Pebble Peak and Sugus Mountain are targets, Gunsight Peek and Hemiouns Mt are alternatives
Big tree skiing on east side of Mount Sproatt, accessed from Function Junction
Weekly skiing/boarding at a local mountain.
Monthly meeting of the Executive Team plus others helping with special projects. Members welcome to attend.
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.
Indoor Climbing at Climb Base 5 in Coquitlam - Friday Mar 3 @ 6:30 pm
Annual Ice Climbing Pilgrimage to the Rockies near Canmore, Alberta
Shredding some fresh pow at Whistler
Weekly skiing/boarding at a local mountain.
Ski tour to Mount Kelly
Sky Pilot via upload on Squamish Gondola
Beginner Friendly Exploration of the Backcountry around Squamish
Skiing groomers at Whistler/Blackcomb
Backcountry Ski to Zoa Peak in the Coquihalla
This course for club members wanting to learn more about technical multi-day alpine routes on skis/splitboards
Low level peaks in the Chehalis area that I hope to access via Wilson Lk
Steep ski trip up east glacier and possibly the north glacier as a second trip, Fairly short trip to camping spot
Ski tour to Frosty Mountain
Ski trip up Mt Price via Price Bay
Though we'll mostly focus on building moderately large igloos, we'll also consider how to build emergency shelters
A ski day at Blackcomb with a hike/skin up Blackomb Mt and descending from DOA - depending on conditions
Indoor Climbing at Climb Base 5 in Coquitlam - Friday Feb 24 @ 6:30 pm
Ski Psycho Chute or Saddle Chute or Summit Chute or NW Face depending on group
Beginner friendly evening snowshoe / microspike on the North Shore
Weekly skiing/boarding at a local mountain.
Ski mountaineering to Crawford Peak, 3 km east of Watersprite Lake
Climbing or Bouldering at C3 in Surrey! All experience levels welcome
A short, modest trip: Coquihalla skiing up to Zupjok peak.
Day Trip North of Duffy Pass
Day trip to Duffey Lake road
VIMFF Finale Feb 18th - 6PM
Touring on the musical bumps
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.
Essential practice as we get ready for spring
A day yo-yo ing on the Coquihalla - Beginner Friendly
Ice climbing starts in Jasper, then heads to the Icefields Parkway
Indoor Climbing at Climb Base 5 in Coquitlam - Friday Feb 17 @ 6:30 pm
Ski Show Feb 17th - 6PM
The Sherpa Show Feb 16th - 6PM
VIMFF Feb10th-18th- TWO Volunteer
(Presentation ) Private
The Sherpa Show Feb 16th - 6PM
The Land of Beyond: Explorations in the Coast Mountains in the 1960s
Climbing or Bouldering at C3 in Surrey! All experience levels welcome
BCMC Social presentation open to both members and non-members. ANZA pub, renovated main floor, adults only.
This "prep" session is ONLY for those confirmed to attend the Snow Shelter Workshop on February 25/26 weekend.
The Family Show Feb 13th - 6PM
Beginner friendly, easy or slower paced ski trip.
AMGA Mountain Guide leading trip to Alpental Valley WA (3 hr drive from Vancouver)
Trail Running Show Feb 12th - 6PM
Easy ski/snowshoe in the Coquihalla. Dog friendly.
Mountain Bike Show Feb 11th - 6PM
VIMFF Feb10th-18th- TWO Volunteer
(Presentation ) Private
Mountain Bike Show Feb 11th - 6PM
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.
Follow-up trip for participants in the Introduction to Backcountry Skiing Course
Discover the amazing line-up of guest speakers and films for the 20th annual VIMFF 2017
Indoor Climbing at Climb Base 5 in Coquitlam - Friday Feb 10 @ 6:30 pm
Opening Night Feb 10th - 6PM
An evening snowshoe / microspike on the North Shore
Weekly skiing/boarding at a local mountain.
Approach from Britannia Creek
Monthly meeting of the Executive Team plus others helping with special projects. Members welcome to attend.
This "prep" session is ONLY for those confirmed to attend the Winter Camp on the February long weekend.
Day Long Focus on Steep Couloir Lines in Whistler Slack-Country (conditions permitting)
A day yo-yo-ing on some fresh powder on the Coq...
Diez Vista's hike, starting at the parking lot and looping back either via East or West side of Buntzen Lake
Learn critical avalanche basics to get you out in the backcountry safely. AST-1 is required for many club trips.
Ski tour to Mt Sproatt via Rainbow Lake Trail
Skiing on Mt Laughington
Ski tour off the Coquihalla
Indoor Climbing @ Base 5
(Indoor Climbing ) Private
Indoor Climbing at Climb Base 5 in Coquitlam - Friday Feb 3 @ 6:30 pm
A limited printing of 80 copies of the 2016 *The BC Mountaineer* journal with over 100 pages and colour photos.
Typical hike of the bcmc trail with icy conditions.
Weekly skiing/boarding at a local mountain.
WI 3-4 Ice climbing around Duffey-Lilloett 2 to 5 days (If connected with my trip 'B' on Sat-Sun)
Hike BCMC Trail (@ your own pace)
(Hiking ) Private
Rating: Intermediate
Time: (1-1.5 hrs)
Distance: 3.3 km (one way)
Elevation: 853 meters
Grade: 25.8%
Indoor climbing session at Cliffhanger!
Beginner friendly - A day of backcountry skiing on Paul Ridge.
Thar Peak in Coquihalla
A long snowshoe in Manning Park
This course for club members wanting to learn more about technical multi-day alpine routes on skis/splitboards
A casual ski in a classic area.
A fun day for those who have never skied outside a resort and would like to pick up backcountry skiing this winter!
Flat Dog New Year
(Backcountry Skiing ) Private
Manning Park Ski Tour: Fat Dog Creek
Full day transceiver and companion rescue training
A two day workshop. One day indoors probably in North Van, then the second day on Paul Ridge
A mid-winter two-fer south of Rainbow Lake
Indoor Climbing at Climb Base 5 in Coquitlam - Thursday Jan 26 @ 6:30 pm
Fissile Peak Backcountry Adventure Day Trip
Weekly skiing/boarding at a local mountain.
Hike BCMC Trail (@ your own pace)
(Hiking ) Private
Rating: Intermediate
Time: (1-1.5 hrs)
Distance: 3.3 km (one way)
Elevation: 853 meters
Grade: 25.8%
Indoor climbing session at Cliffhanger!
A day of touring in the Whistler backcountry
Indoor Climbing at Climb Base 5 in Coquitlam - Monday Jan 22 @ 6:30 pm
Day Long focus on skiing Steep Lines on Whistler / Blackcomb or in Slack Country (conditions permitting)
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
Ski tour Iago or Zupjok i
Ski tour Iago in the Coquihalla
Ski touring on West Flank of MacLeod
A fun day for those who have never skied outside a resort and would like to pick up backcountry skiing this winter!
Manning Park Ski Tour: Lightning Lakes to Frosty Mtn
Top Roping at Cal-Cheak on Friday Morning
Midweek evening transceiver training on Seymour for those registered in the Introduction to Backcountry Skiing.
Thursday skiing/boarding at whistler
Weekly skiing/boarding at a local mountain.
Hike BCMC Trail (@ your own pace)
(Hiking ) Private
Rating: Intermediate
Time: (1-1.5 hrs)
Distance: 3.3 km (one way)
Elevation: 853 meters
Grade: 25.8%
Indoor climbing session at Cliffhanger!
Ski tour to Anif Peak
Course for those with ski touring experience looking to gain glacier travel & companion rescue skills.
WI3 ice climbing area, wide enough for cragging. Leading not required (but you can if you'd like)
Backcountry Ski Tour to Metal Dome
Hike to Brockton Point and then travel a portion of First Peak Wilderness Route
A fun day for those who have never skied outside a resort and would like to pick up backcountry skiing this winter!
Ice Climbing at Marble Canyon Jan 13-15
Weekly skiing/boarding at a local mountain.
BCMC Social presentation open to both members and non-members. ANZA pub, renovated main floor, adults only.
A *must attend* pre-trip info session for participants in Jan 14th or 21st Intro to Backcountry Skiing courses.
Hike BCMC Trail (@ your own pace)
(Hiking ) Private
Rating: Intermediate
Time: (1-1.5 hrs)
Distance: 3.3 km (one way)
Elevation: 853 meters
Grade: 25.8%
Three Day Trip to Wendy Thompson Hut
Indoor Climbing at Climb Base 5 in Coquitlam - Monday Jan 9 @ 6:30 pm
Not a course, just a group heading out in the snow to practice rope rescue, transceiver search, and self-arrest.
Learn critical avalanche basics to get you out in the backcountry safely. AST-1 is required for many club trips.
Hike/Snowshoe up Black Mountain
Intermediate Backcountry Ski Trip to Gin Peak via Callaghan Valley
