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Attend some to the Ground Up grand opening event and festivities
A WEEK ICE CLIMBING IN THE ROCKIES CENTERED IN CANMORE
Manning Park Ski Tour: Similkameen Headwaters to 2nd Brother via Cousin ~22km
Bring on the powder!
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for 2-3 hours of indoor climbing (top rope and lead)
Midweek evening transceiver practice on Seymour.
John Baldwin and Linda Bily will present their new book, Soul of Wilderness (available October 2015).
An info session for ANY MEMBERS who would like to start organizing club trips
Climbing at the Oval Richmond.
Manning Park Snow Trek: Cambie Creek to Windy Gap via Fat Dog ~20km
Come enjoy the films
hike/snowshoe east of Hope
Day trip to Mt Baker area. Better conditions on Saturday so I changed the date.
Heliotrope Ridge
(Backcountry Skiing ) Private
Easy season turns at Baker
Come see some great films
Indoor climbing at the Vancouver location
Last minute companion rescue skills refresher with MSAA and a few turns down the resort!
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for a couple of hours of indoor climbing.
Monthly meeting of the Executive Team plus others helping with special projects. Members welcome to attend.
Coquihalla Ski Tour: Zoa Peak Returning via Falls Lake ~16km Loop
MEC Snowfest (North Vancouver) is a one-day event to showcase all snow sports activities that MEC supports.
Hiking in Wedgemount Lake Area
Coquihalla Ski Tour
(Backcountry Skiing ) Private
Ski touring around Coquihalla
Lift accessed ski touring in the Whistler backcountry (Cowboy Ridge, Oboe, etc.)
Early Winter Mixed Climbing Sessions
Climbing at the Vancouver location Cliffhanger
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for a couple of hours of indoor climbing.
Three elite climbers struggle through obsession and loss as they attempt Mount Meru (Himalayan big wall climbing).
Practicing Basic Rescue Haul Systems
(Practice ) Private
The aim will be to practice, practice, practice basic 3:1 and 5:1 Haul Systems for rescuing climbing partners.
Practising dry-tooling techniques at a local climbing bluff, located east of Port Coquitlam, for mixed-climbing.
MEC Snowfest (Vancouver) is a one-day event to showcase all snow sports activities that MEC supports.
Hiking in Wedgemount Lake Area
Early season turns at Baker
Golden Ears Hike
(Hiking ) Private
Moderate trail to Golden Ears Cabin with 18km round trip and 1160m elevation gain. Expect moderate pace.
Manning Park Ski Tour: Strawberry Flats to Poland Lake return via Gibson Pass Ski Hill, ~20km Loop
Coin Peak from Pokosha Creek.
Dragontail Triple Couloir - Type 2 Fun
backcountry trip to wendy thompson hut
Climbing at the Vancouver Cliffhanger location
Three elite climbers struggle through obsession and loss as they attempt Mount Meru (Himalayan big wall climbing).
Learn about backcountry skiing and ski-touring
Day trip in search of powder and fun
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for indoor climbing 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for a couple of hours of indoor climbing.
Pulling on Plastic @ the Oval
Powder shredding near Squamish
This is a 1-day course covering simple 3:1 and complex 5:1 haul systems for rescuing climbing partners.
Early Season Turns in the Northern Mt Baker Area
Need to Club Members to volunteer to man the BCMC booth before the show and during intermission and answer questions
Munro Lake / Dennett Lake Hike
(Hiking ) Private
A relatively easy 10km hike in Pinecone Burke Provincial Park with 860m gain. Expect a moderate pace.
moderate hike at a fast pace in the Phelix Creek area
This is a 1-day course covering simple 3:1 and complex 5:1 haul systems for rescuing climbing partners.
The great alder tunneling competition Round 1
A trip to clear alder off the road to Lizzie Lake
Need 2 Club Members to Volunteer and man the BCMC booth at the show and then they can attend the show.
Need 2 Club Volunteers that want to man the booth and then see the shows
Remembrance Day dodging rocks and crevasses on the Ridge/May opt for Skyline Divide
Leigh and Spring McClurg present highlights of their climbing and skiing in BC and the Rockies.
The Nov 10th BCMC Annual General Meeting includes discussion and voting on important club issues.
Rock climbing on the dry East Side of the mountains at Frenchman's Coulee
Pulling on Plastic @ the Oval
Early season skiing near Mt Baker
Practising dry-tooling techniques at a local climbing bluff, located east of Port Coquitlam, for mixed-climbing.
Fall clearing and bridge building work on the backcountry ski trail up Beverley Creek
22km Out-and-back Trek on Diamond Head Trail to Elfin Lakes Shelter
Early Season Turns in the Northern Mt Baker Area
Indoor climbing at the Cliffhanger Vancouver location
Mountain Equipment Co-op is inviting all Club Members to its 2015 Fall "10% Discount" Club Night
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for a couple of hours of indoor climbing.
Monthly meeting of the Executive Team plus others helping with special projects. Members welcome to attend.
Weekly skiing at a local mountain.
Early season turns in the Northern Mt Baker surrounds
Some "wet" tooling at the bluff
Practice building 3:1 and complex 5:1 haul systems.
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for a couple of hours of indoor climbing.
End of the season trip to climb some of the best moderate multi-pitch trad routes in North America.
Mountaineering Movie: Everest 3D (2015)
(Other ) Private
An ensemble cast portrays the climbing expeditions on Mt Everest devastated by the 1996 severe snow storm
Joint trip with Lions Bay SAR to clear the ski trail up Harvey Creek.
Three elite climbers struggle through obsession and loss as they attempt Mount Meru (Himalayan big wall climbing).
Panorama Ridge hike in Garibaldi Park. 30km round trip on good trail, 1520m elevation gain, moderate pace.
I am planning to do some multi-day hikes in Colombia in February 2016
Baby and me hike up Dog Mountain on a friday afternoon
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for a couple of hours of indoor climbing.
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for a couple of hours of indoor climbing.
Quiet daytime climbing for those on parental leave and/or those who like babies!
Hard full day hike Lynn Headwaters to Lynn Peak across the Needles down to Norvan Falls back to parking lot.
A Line Across the Sky, Dean Potter Tribute, High and Mighty, Showdown at Horseshoe Hell, Dawn Wall: First Look
5.7 to 5.10+ SINGLE AND/OR MULTI PITCHING
5.7 to 5.10+ Single Pitch/Top Roping
A Line Across the Sky, Dean Potter Tribute, High and Mighty, Showdown at Horseshoe Hell, Dawn Wall: First Look
Mission Accomplished for Ravil Chamgoulov – The ‘8th Summit’ – Gunnbjørn, the Highest Peak in the Arctic
An info session for ANY MEMBERS who would like to start organizing club trips
Memoir of 1970’s Ontario Rock Climbing: Chaundy-Smart, A Youth Wasted Climbing
Grouse Grind Hike *UPDATED*
(Hiking ) Private
A "fitness" hike up the often steep (lots of steps) Grouse Grind trail... everyone moving at their own pace.
Mt Outram, near Hope, has a good trail but challenging due to an 1800m gain in 9km. Expect a moderate pace.
Movie about proposed large-scale ski resort in the Purcell Mountains
Garibaldi Lake Hike
(Hiking ) Private
An intermediate hike to Garibaldi Lake. 18km round trip. The trail is very good. An easy/moderate pace.
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for a couple of hours of indoor climbing.
Monthly meeting of the Executive Team plus others helping with special projects. Members welcome to attend.
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for 2-3 hours of indoor climbing.
A fun afternoon of climbing several moderate 5.8-10a single-pitch routes on the Squamish Bluffs.
Trad leading practice on 5.8-5.9 routes
Multi-Pitch Sport Climbing at Star Chek and later on at nearby Cheakamus Canyon
Moderate Slab Climbing *POSTPONED*
(Rock Climbing ) Private
Moderate (5.8-5.10b) mixed gear and bolted "slab" routes at Seal Cove Wall, located south of Murrin Park.
Mystery Lake - Hike with Kids
A nice hike to some pretty lakes and moderate scramble on good granite. We will approach via Chance Creek.
Hike to Zum & Zopkios
Scramble up a peak northwest of Pemberton
Alternate Day-2 for learning essential skills for safe & efficient multi-pitch climbing & rappelling in Squamish.
Rescheduled: A practice session for those members who completed a certified First Aid course within the last 2 years.
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for 2-3 hours of indoor climbing.
Three elite climbers struggle through obsession and loss as they attempt Mount Meru (Himalayan big wall climbing).
5.7 to 5.10+ SINGLE AND/OR MULTI PITCHING
Sport Climbing at Cheakamus Canyon
(Rock Climbing ) Private
A day of moderate (5.8-5.10b) Sport Climbing at Cheakamus Canyon
5.7 to 5.10+ Single and/or Multi Pitching
Climb moderate multi-pitch routes (sport/mixed) around Squamish.
Three elite climbers struggle through obsession and loss as they attempt Mount Meru (Himalayan big wall climbing).
A day of moderate (5.8-5.10b) *mostly* bolted "slab" climbing at the Seal Cove Wall, located south of Murrin Park.
A day of single-pitch easy-to-moderate (5.7-5.10a) "Trad" climbing in the Squamish bluffs.
Hike up Frosty to see the Golden Larches
Tricouni North Arete
(Mountaineering ) Private
Climb the fine North Arete after an approach from Chance Creek FSR
Alpine in the Joffre group
Autumn alpine rock climbing at beautiful Washington Pass.
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for a couple of hours of indoor climbing.
A day of moderate (5.8-5.10b) Sport Climbing at Cheakamus Canyon **TUESDAY**
An intermediate hike to Joffre Lakes. 11km round trip. Most of the trail is very good. An easy/moderate pace.
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for a couple of hours of lead climbing
Sport and mixed routes (some accessible for top rope) in Chuckanut Area (south of Bellingham, WA)
Two day trips in the Gold Bridge area
GARIBALDI AT SQUAMISH - a public Open House 6-10pm, on Thurs Sept 17th, to discuss their GAS Proposal.
Let's get together and practice some of the rescue skills we've learned.
Smoke Bluffs Top Rope on Sunday from 9:00 till 15:00
Multi-Pitch Sport Climbing at Star Chek
Squamish multi-pitch
(Rock Climbing ) Private
Day of multi-pitch rock climbing in Squamish
Baker seracing, and camping on heliotrop
Suggest all non-cyclists avoid the Sea-to-Sky Highway on Saturday Sept 12th - RBC GranFondo Race day
Staying at Mountain Lake Hut
three day backpacking circuit northwest of Pemberton
A hiking / backing trip
5.7 to 5.10+ Single Pitch
Let's meet and do some climbing. I'll be with my budy around 21:00 on Thursday.
BCMC Executive Team meeting -- Members welcome to attend
A (rainy?) day of practising and fine-tuning multi-pitch rope management skills for both ascending and descending.
A fun day of climbing two or three moderate multi-pitch routes on the Squamish "Apron".
5.7 to 5.10+ TOP ROPING AND MULTI PITCH
Weekly climbing trip to Squamish on Wednesdays
5.7 to 5.10+ TOP ROPING AND MULTI PITCH
Second day for learning essential skills for safe and efficient multi-pitch climbing and rappelling in Squamish.
Multi-pitch Practice
(Rock Climbing ) Private
sport (<5.8) or trad (<5.7) multi-pitch routes in order to practice anchor, belay, rappel (I'm learning!)
A nice hike and easy scramble from Roe Ck.
An overnight backpacking trip to assess the area for multi-day trips and review the proposed cabin site.
Alternate Day-2 for learning essential skills for safe & efficient multi-pitch climbing & rappelling in Squamish.
Skypilot via scramble route
A fun day of climbing two or three moderate multi-pitch routes on the Squamish "Apron".
Weekly climbing trip to Squamish on Wednesdays
5.7 to 5.10+ TOP ROPING AND MULTI PITCH
Bolted routes (lead and top rope) at the Pillary/Area 44
An Introduction to the essential skills for safe and efficient multi-pitch climbing and rappelling in Squamish.
A relatively easy day of hiking to the summit of Mount Seymour. Expect a moderate pace with photo breaks.
5.7 to 5.10+ Single Pitching
Hike in to Mountain Lake Hut and hike up and around the peaks near by
A fun day of climbing two or three moderate multi-pitch routes on the Squamish "Apron".
Weekly climbing trip to Squamish on Wednesdays
A pleasant evening at Locarno Beach (near Jericho Beach Park). Please sign up so we know how many, thanks.
5.7 to 5.10+ TOP ROPING AND MULTI PITCH
More of a hike than a scramble via Brandywine basin
A tentatively planned trip to the Bugaboos
Joffre NW Ridge
(Mountaineering ) Private
Joffre NW Ridge, per route #50 in McLane's Alpine Select
Rock climbing Trad 5.7-5.10 at Squamish. Postponed to Thursday due to High LOP starting 11 am Wed
5.7 to 5.10+ TOP ROPING AND MULTI PITCH
Nootka trail coastal hike on Vancouver Island.
The Howe Sound Crest Trail(HSCT) is a 29km trail stretching from Cypress Bowl to Porteau Cove. 2-days hike
Alpine Climbing, Rogers Pass
Sport routes (lead and top rope) at the Pillary/Area 44
Cheakamus to Phyllis via Helm Glacier (Alpine Select p. 44 and 188)
Weekly climbing trip to Squamish on Wednesdays
5.7 to 5.10+ TOP ROPING AND MULTI PITCH
Explore West Ridge of Llama as a potential BCMC hut site
easy-moderate sport climbing in area 44
How to build SERENE gear anchors for "Trad". Evening session Fri July 24th and field day Sat July 25th.
Avalanche-Eagle-Uto-Sir Donald traverse in Rogers pass
5.7 to 5.10+ TOP ROPING AND MULTI PITCH
Weekly climbing trip to Squamish on Wednesdays
A day of (mostly trad) leading and top roping in Val David, Quebec
We will hike up the BCMC trail (parallel to the grind) and continue on to Crown Mt.
Scrambling in Joffre Lakes
Scrambling In Joffre Lakes Area
Taming the Beast - Darling Ridge Construction Phase
Sport routes (lead and top rope) at Cheakamus Canyon
A two day course geared for indoor climbers who are keen to learn essential skills for "top-roping" outdoors.
RESCHEDULED - Yak Check @ Yak Peak
torment forbidden travers
5.7 to 5.10+ TOP ROPING AND MULTI PITCH
Climbing highest peak in Howe Sound group
Weekly climbing trip to Squamish on Wednesdays
Hiking from Warner pass to Tyaughton Lake
Sport routes (lead and top rope) at Cheakamus Canyon, walls closer to Parking Area
5.7 to 5.10+ TOP ROPING AND MULTI PITCH
Place Glacier area north of Pemberton
Climbing the 11,000's of the Canadian Rockies
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