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Chilliwack Valley Scrambling
Watersprite Lake Trail Construction - Stairs and Fortifying the critical Connector Trail
Weekend trip to Mount Hood
Approach via Alice Ridge, Little Diamond Head and Bishop Glacier
Winter ascent of the two classic north shore peaks
Indoor Climbing at Climb Base 5 in Coquitlam - Friday June 16 @ 6:30 pm
Free - BC AdventureSmart is excited to be presenting the ’Survive Outside Program’ at BCIT
Rock Climbing in Squamish
(Rock Climbing ) Private
Intermediate climbing routes at the Commonwealth Wall area of Murrin Park.
Beginner / Intermediate group trail running evening - 1 or 2 hours
Weekly climbing trip to the Squamish Bluffs on Wednesday evening
BCMC Social presentation open to both members and non-members. ANZA club, main floor. Beer served.
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips (from 6-7:15pm, before BCMC Social).
Murrin Park, Apron? Depends on Participants. All attendees should be confident and capable of belaying a lead climber.
It's always good to practice your skills! We will spend a morning sharpening our crevasse rescue skills!
Learn the skills to climb bigger routes!
The ultimate 6 day climbing course - special price for members!
A little more winter in June - moderate hike on snow up to an alpine summit, 4x4 logging road access
Vancouver Sprint/Super Weekend at Mount Seymour
Learn the fundamentals of traditional (trad) climbing
Indoor Climbing at Climb Base 5 in Coquitlam - Friday June 9 @ 6:30 pm
Weekend rock climbing trip to Vantage Washington
Lead climbing 5.7-5.10 range
Skaha Bluffs
(Rock Climbing ) Private
Rock climbing in Skaha, leaving Vancouver either Thursday or Friday (driver's decision), camping at the lake.
Indoor Climbing at Climb Base 5 in Coquitlam - Wednesday June 7 @ 7:00pm
Weekly climbing trip to the Squamish Bluffs on Wednesday evening
Monthly meeting of the Executive Team plus others helping with special projects. Members welcome to attend.
Moderate (5.8-5.10a) multi-pitch rock climbing on the Squamish Apron.
Mid-week climbing in Washington State
Moderate (5.8 to 5.10b) rock climbing in Squamish
Site visit for Mountain Lake hut refurbishment project.
Learn aid and big wall techniques with Vancouver Mountain Guides
Watersprite Lake Trail Construction - Boardwalk and Bridge
Third outdoor and final training session, designed to combine recently learned mountaineering techniques.
Day of crack climbing at Funorama Wall in the Squamish Bluffs.
A short notice trip to Frenchman Coulee to escape rain in the city
Weekly climbing trip to the Squamish Bluffs on Wednesday evening
Site visit for Mountain Lake hut refurbishment project.
Let's get together and practice some of the Rock Rescue skills we've learned.
It's always good to practice your skills! We will spend a morning sharpening our crevasse rescue skills!
An early season hike up one of the peaks in the middle of Howe Sound, accessible only by charter boat.
Our aim will be to climb mostly easier 5.7-5.9 rock climbing route in the Squamish area.
Spearhead Traverse
(Backcountry Skiing ) Private
Spearhead Traverse from Blackcomb to Whistler (~38km with 1900m Elev. Gain)
Intro to Wilderness First Aid (special price)
Moderate (5.8-5.10b) rock climbing in the Squamish area.
Ski mountaineering to Crawford Peak, 3 km east of Watersprite Lake
An early-season day of moderate [5.7-5.10a] single-pitch crack and slab climbing in the Squamish area.
5.10/ low 11 sport climb in Cheakamus or Brohm lake areas
Post-long weekend climbing in beautiful skaha!
Weekly climbing trip to the Squamish Bluffs on Wednesday evening
5.10/ low 11 sport climb in Cheakamus or Brohm lake areas
Climbing trip - Top Roping - Sign up closed
Advanced Wilderness First Aid (special price)
Mid-long weekend hiking on Gambier Island
Come socialize and help raise funds for a climber's campground in Squamish
Climb easy multi-pich trad routes in chief area
Second outdoor and first overnight training session, designed to further develop mountaineering techniques.
Spend 2 nights in the Tenquille Lake cabin checking out the corn snow
A day tour from Joffre Lakes
Mt Baker in a day ski mountaineering trip
An early-season day of moderate [5.7-5.10a] single-pitch crack and slab climbing in the Squamish area.
Weekly climbing trip to the Squamish Bluffs on Wednesday evening
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!
Social evening with music, beer, snacks, and presentation on long-distance hiking and the Great Divide Trail.
UPDATE: this will be a regular rock rescue course, no previous Rock Rescue knowledge required
Enjoy a steep workout and fantastic views of Mt. Pelion opposite Sigurd Creek
LAST MINUTE SPOTS AVAILABLE: $99 (reg $145)
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for a couple of hours of indoor climbing.
An early-season day of moderate [5.7-5.10a] single-pitch crack and slab climbing in the Squamish area.
BCMC Social presentation open to both members and non-members. ANZA club, main floor. Beer served.
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips (from 6-7pm, before BCMC Social).
An early-season day of moderate [5.7-5.10a] single-pitch crack and slab climbing in the Squamish area.
Callaghan from Alexander Falls
The first outdoor session, designed to cover basic mountaineering techniques in a reasonably safe setting.
Rock climbing in North Vancouver, Lynn headwaters
Lets do some cardio this Saturday via BCMC trail and back down
I want to approach Longspur peak and Pemberton Icecap from Rutherford creek just north of Whistler and
Bikes, Skis, Boards. A fun day out from Vancouver to North Van. Beginner Friendly.
Ski from the summit of Mount Baker on Coleman-Deming and the Heliotrope Ridge
Indoor Climbing at Climb Base 5 in Coquitlam - Friday May 5 @ 6:30 pm
A Workshop on GPS Devices and Bivouac.com
Get an early start to your rock climbing season with a trip to Skaha Bluffs, near Penticton, in early May :-)
Climbing Slab/Crack and Dihedrals
Monthly meeting of the Executive Team plus others helping with special projects. Members welcome to attend.
An organizer meeting for those helping with the upcoming Intro Mountaineering course.
Spring skiing in the Ashlu
Looking for club volunteers to the represent BCMC at a display booth, answering basic questions about our club.
East of Lillooet Lake - plan is to climb both peaks
Indoor Climbing at Climb Base 5 in Coquitlam - Friday Apr 28 @ 6:30 pm
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
