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Mountain Equipment Co-op [MEC] is inviting *ALL* BCMC Members to its 2018 Fall "10% Discount" Club Night
Indoor climbing for beginners and experts alike
After work climbing
25k hiking from Grouse Mountain to Lynn Valley and return
Lead and TR climbing in Cliffhanger - various grades
Indoor climbing for beginners and experts alike
Clearing the trail to Capilano Mountain from Furry Creek Main
building construction
Indoor climbing in Cliffhnager on Sunday 10:30am
Climbing in the Smoke Bluffs in Squamish
Hiking to the highest summit in Manning Park
Ice Climbing on the Seracs near the lower part of the Coleman Glacier
Desert climbing in the sun
After work climbing
25k from Grouse mountain to Lynn Valley and return
Indoor climbing for beginners and experts alike
Trad Climbing trip to Squamish
Climb easy to moderate multi-pitch routes (trad/mixed) slab/crack routes around Squamish
Help build a new bridge over the main creek crossing on the Hanging Lake trail
Wilderness Survival 8 hour course including navigational training.
A fine scramble up Sky Pilot
Ice Climbing on the Seracs near the lower section of the Coleman Glacier on Mt Baker WA
Trad Climbing trip to Squamish
minor peaks on the east side of Harrison Lake
Hiking in Washington to see the fall colours and explore the area
Watersprite: Circuit of peaks and ridges
Hat Mountain - Sat Oct 20th
Yellow Aster Butte West peak scramble
First Public Backcountry BC / BCMC Rec & Con Commitee Meeting
mount Weart north Face or a couloir on Wedge
25K hike from Grouse Mountain to Lynn Valley and return
THE BCMC WILL BE HAVING IT'S DISPLAY IN THE LOBBY
Furry Creek to Mountain Lake and Marmot-Britannia col. Down either Marmot Creek or Skyline Trail (Shannon Creek)
Enjoy great views and see the fall colours of the larches.
Practice setting up and assessing various types of anchors for bolted routes
Single pitch trad climbing in the Smoke Bluffs
Hike to Mountain Lake Hut and trail and lite maintenance on the approach
two day hike near the headwaters of the Elaho River
Day hike. Leave from Lynn Valley around 8am and end up at Grouse Mt around 3-4pm
After work climbing
5.7 to 5.10a climbing around the Smoke Bluffs after work
Road Trip to Frenchman Coulee and Smith Rock
25k hike from Grouse Mountain to Lynn valley and return
BCMC Social presentation open to both members and non-members. ANZA club, main floor. Beer served.
Planning session for anyone wishing to help out with the introduction to backcountry skiing program
Climbing trip to Squamish
Hiking in Manning/Cascade
Spend the weekend desert climbing in the sun
Hike to Athelney Pass and explore
Indoor climbing and bouldering - Meet your next belay partner!
After work climbing
Climb after work at Lighthouse Park (mostly bouldering, but ropes can be rigged)
5.7 to 5.10a climbing around the Smoke Bluffs after work
Cypress Ski/Board Passes 2018/19 Group Discount
Clearing the trail to Capilano Mountain from Furry Creek Main
25 km hike from Grouse Mountain to Lynn Valley and return
Monthly meeting of the Executive Team plus others helping with special projects. Members welcome to attend.
Frosty Mountain, heading to see some yellow pine trees
Help build a new bridge over the main creek crossing on the Hanging Lake trail
Peak North of Stoyoma, last year's successful trip
Watersprite Lake Trail Construction - Clearing, Boardwalk and Stairs
Full day trail hike to a fabulous viewpoint. Moderately fast paced
2-day Alpine Rock Climbing Course with Mountain Skills Academy and Adventures
Assemble a work crew to fly into the hut and complete repairs
Alpine Select Pages 134, 348, 352
Climb after work at Cypress Falls (mostly bouldering, but ropes can be rigged from trees)
5.7 to 5.10a climbing around the Smoke Bluffs after work
Indoor climbing for beginners and experts alike
After work climbing
Climbing trip to Squamish
Clearing the trail to Mountain Lake from Furry Creek Main
Flailing around with aid ladders, ascenders, and some weird aid gear
Help build a new bridge over the main creek crossing on the Hanging Lake trail
Lets spend some time Ice Climbing in the rain
Hiking off the Duffey Lake Road
Helping out at a big volunteer event in Yosemite National Park, maybe climbing and hiking too.
After work climbing
Indoor climbing for beginners and experts alike
Climb after work at Cypress Falls (mostly bouldering, but ropes can be rigged easily from trees)
Join other club members at Climb Base5 for a few hours of indoor climbing (top rope and lead)
5.7 to 5.10a climbing around the Smoke Bluffs after work
Lets spend some time Ice Climbing in the rain
Fitzsimmons Creek trail to Singing Pass and out via Musical Bumps
minor peaks east of Harrison Lake
After work climbing
Indoor climbing for beginners and experts alike
Clearing the trail to Mountain Lake from Furry Creek Main
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips (from 6-7:15pm, before BCMC Social).
BCMC Social presentation open to both members and non-members. ANZA club, main floor. Beer served.
Indoor climbing at Edge/ Base 5 North Vancouver
east of Hope, class 4 scramble
Turns all year, 9-18
(Backcountry Skiing ) Private
Trail run to Blackcomb Glacier Prov Park, make a few turns, gondola down.
After work climbing
Climbing trip at Lighthouse Park
Monthly meeting of the Executive Team plus others helping with special projects. Members welcome to attend.
Mt Baker summit attempt via Easton glacier (2 days trip)
Pemberton Icefield from the Squamish Headwaters
three days of climbing in the Skaha bluffs
Explore the hills, peaks and lakes around the Lizzie Creek Cabin
After work climbing
Climbing trip to Squamish
Kids Climbing on Aug 26 at The Playground Crag at Crumpit Woods
Brandywine Mountain
(Scrambling ) Private
A moderate day trip scramble
Scramble up the standard route to West Lions
Climbing trip to Squamish
Slab Climbing at Seal Cove or AMO Wall
Learn critical glacier travel safety skills essential for summer mountaineering
One day ascent of sky pilot
Mt Capilano
(Hiking ) Private
An overnight trip to a classic, close-to-home peak
Offwidth Climbing at the Cirque or the Longhouse
An overnight trip in the Pemberton area
Glacier Peak
(Mountaineering ) Private
Gerdine Ridge/Cool Glacier Route
Hike to Peak and Micro Wave stn and back from Stonebridge residential area off West side road in Whistler
After work climbing
Climbing trip to Squamish
BBQ and volunteer appreciation. Let's celebrate our volunteers that make up the heart of the BCMC!
A 74km backpack trip on the Hudson's Bay Company (1849) Heritage Trail
Easy sport climbing in Squamish
Ice Scramble exploring the glacier above the seracs on the Coleman Glacier at Mt Baker WA
Slab Climbing at Seal Cove / Murrin
Trail run to Black Tusk, then make a few turns on one of the sub-peaks
Wilderness Survival - One Day Fundamentals Crash Course
Will you know what to do if things go wrong? Learn to be self sufficient on the rock
Pleasant Ridgeline Scramble
Fly in/out (no charge) hut-based work party 4 days
Climb after work at Cypress Falls (bouldering or roped, depending on preference)
Climbing trip to Squamish
Enjoy the clean air before the smoke moves in again
Flatiron Lake/Needle Peak Overnight Sun Aug 5-Mon Aug 6 - Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area
Overnight trip at Mountain Lake Hut with additional scrambles in the area
Northeast Spur of Matier
One week of Alpine Rock Climbing easier routes (5.9-5.4) in the Bugaboo Provincial Park
Learn the basics of snow and ice climbing in the mountains
9 days of mountain adventure in the Overseer Basin
Spend the long weekend on the island
Elaho: Mt John Clarke, Outrigger Peak circuit
After work climbing
Whole day (according to the heat) climbing either multipitch on the apron or single pitch in murrin park (grade 5.10)
Climbing trip to Squamish
Why work when you can climb? Skip out and join me!
10km return trip, 1200m elevation gain
Bike along Seymour Mainline and Hike to Mt. Burwell
This two-day course will serve as an introduction to trad climbing.
An overnight trip to scramble in the Semaphore Lakes area
Assemble a work crew to fly into the hut and begin repairs
After work climbing
Rainier mountaineering trip via Schurman Camp route
Climbing trip to Squamish
Kids Climbing on Jul 22 at Murrin Park (Sugarloaf)
Help build a new bridge over the main creek crossing on the Hanging Lake trail
Fun scramble with one exposed step. 10 km return trip
2 day ascent of rainier via emmonss
Flailing around with etriers, ascenders, and some weird aid gear
Here we can arrange carpools for Arcteryx Alpine Academy
A trip to climb two classic mountaineering routes
Weekend of peak bagging in the Cheam Range
Work party and camp to assist with the construction of the Kees Claire hut
A great route which traverses the roof of Europe
Ascent via Wedge Glacier / NE arete and descend via SW scree slopes
Wednesday evening climb
Clearing the trail to Mountain Lake from Furry Creek Main
Sky Pilot - Moderate to quick pace - Some exposure
Saturday Escape velocity up Habrich and potentially overnight to explore area
A crossover backpack between Cheakamus Lake and Black Tusk meadows.
A long day trip to scramble Mount Marriott
Attempt Baker via Coleman-Deming
Fly in/out (no charge) hut-based work party 4 days
Haul systems review and dry land crevasse rescue practice in the park.
Climbing trip to Squamish
Eldorado peak
(Mountaineering ) Private
Eldorado peak, North Cascades, Washington
practice rock rescue procedures
Downton Creek Peaks and Ridges, Duffey Lake Road
Downton Creek Peaks and Ridges, Duffey Lake Road
At 4392 m, Rainier is the highest peak in The Cascade Range and the state of Washington.
Clearing the trail to Mountain Lake from Furry Creek Main
Hanes trail cardio fun
A four day stay at the refurbished Lizzie Creek Cabin to explore the Peaks, Meadows and Lakes around
Climbing trip to Squamish
Expect an epic trip to the highest peak in western Europe
Sky Pilot area hiking/scrambling/ easy mountaineering
A mixed glacier and 4th class rock climb/scramble.
Celebrate Canada Day hiking one of Canada's most iconic trails
After work climbing
Climbing trip to Squamish
Quick 101 for new volunteers about website redevelopment work!
"prep" session for Summer camp
A fast and light climb
An overnight trip to the summit of Mt. Rainier via the DC route.
a big exploratory day trip west of Elaho River
Charlie Charlie
(Mountaineering ) Private
bike and hike - a long day trip
This two-day course will serve as an introduction to trad climbing.
Moderate and fantastic scramble
Wrap-up pub night for course participants and trainers
Standard route up Mount Baker
Crack climbing in the smoke bluffs (Octopus Garden/Funarama areas?)
Climbing trip to Squamish
Clearing the trail to Mountain Lake from Furry Creek Main
"Trip" for organizer discussion and planning
Mt. Currie
(Hiking )
A long, dog friendly, day trip to the top of Mt. Currie. Splendid views and lots of exercise
An overnight trip to climb a classic mountaineering route
2 day course on navigation in good and poor visibility
