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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
Vancouver North Shore - Mt Seymour Summit and West Gully Lap(s)
Two-day course on basic ice climbing safety and technique
Howe Sound Crest Trail
Winter Climb of Mt Harvey via its North Ramp
Indoor Climbing at Climb Base 5 in Coquitlam - Thursday Jan 5 @ 6:30 pm
Weekly skiing/boarding at a local mountain.
Day trip to the Coquihalla
Monthly meeting of the Executive Team plus others helping with special projects. Members welcome to attend.
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%
Winter Climb of Mt Harvey via its North Ramp
Sking black runs inbound.
Ice Climbing at Cal-Cheak
Practice snowshelter building and welcome 2017 out in the wild!
Ski Tour: Pump Peak ~8km
Watersprite Hut exterior finishing
Skiing from Cypress Bowl to Lions Bay
Indoor Climbing at Climb Base 5 in Coquitlam - Thursday Dec 29 @ 6:30 pm
Skin up, build an awesome shelter and spend the night in it
Mt Baker Inbounds Tomorrow
(Downhill Skiing ) Private
Last minute resort skiing.. big snowfall forecast
Ice Climbing at Cal-Cheak
Downhill Ski Practice on AT/Tele Gear at Cypress Ski Resort
Come enjoy a good workout and great views of Deeks Lake area peaks
Snowshoeing at Mount Seymour - Objective will either be Dog Mountain or Second Peak
Ski Tour: Christmas Gully return via Howe Sound Crest Trail, ~8km Loop
Searching for powder lines on the east flank; approach from Baden-Powell trail
Indoor Climbing at Climb Base 5 in Coquitlam - Thursday Dec 22 @ 6:30 pm
Afternoon and/or Evening in-bounds skiing/boarding at Cypress Mountain
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 at Vancouver Cliffhanger.
Skiing from Cypress Bowl to Lions Bay
Practice avalanche essentials and find some buried packs as a warm up for the season!
in bounds skiing at Mt Baker
Let's burn some calories
Ice Climbing at Cal-Cheak
Ski tour to Deeks Peak
Friday ski for a few hours
Indoor Climbing at Climb Base 5 in Coquitlam - Thursday Dec 15 @ 6:30 pm
Downhill night skiing at Cypress
Tour in the Table Mountain area
Ski touring in the outer limit of Blackcomb area
BCMC Social presentation open to both members and non-members. ANZA pub, renovated main floor, adults only.
mythical ice deep in the jungle of squamish
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%
Skiing Herman Saddle or counter clockwise Table mountain cirque.
Telemark skiing and chairlifting at Cypress
Depending on snow stability, we will see what we can ski
down hill skiing at Whistler
2-3 days Ice Climbing around Lillooet. Mon-Tue-(Wed?) Dec.12,13, (14?) WI3,4
Manning Park Ski Tour: Grassy Mountain to Bojo return via Gibson Pass Ski Hill, ~20km Loop
An easy, warm up ski on Paul Ridge
Ski tour needle/flatiron area in the coquihalla
Easy snowshoeing to First Peak on Mount Seymour, maybe Second Peak if snow conditions allow.
Two-day course on basic ice climbing safety and technique... over two consecutive Saturdays.
Night of introductory ski touring at seymour
Indoor Climbing at Climb Base 5 in Coquitlam - Thursday Dec 8 @ 6:30 pm
Indoor climbing at the Ground Up climbing gym in Squamish.
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger.
Laps of the back side of Hollyburn and possibly the South Peak of Mount Strachan
Rockies Ice Climbing Camp - 8 Days
(Ice Climbing ) Private
8 Days Ice Climbing Camp Rockies, WI 3,4+? Ice Fields PKWY-(Nordegg?) and Canmore
Monthly meeting of the Executive Team plus others helping with special projects. Members welcome to attend.
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger.
Saturday night is at The Centre, 777 Hornby, Vancouver. Doors open at 6:00pm, show starts at 7:30pm
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger gym. It probably will not be busy so we can get some lead-climbing in :-)
A low peak in the Chehalis area
Manning Park Ski Tour: Strawberry Flats up to Grassy Mountain return via Gibson Pass Ski Hill, ~15km Loop
Two-day course on basic ice climbing safety and technique... over two consecutive Saturdays.
Friday night is at Centennial Theatre. Doors at 6:30pm, Show at 7:30pm
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger. It probably will not be busy so we can get some lead-climbing in :-)
Exploratory ski trip to Demon Ridge above Watersprite Lake via the new trail
Rating: Intermediate
Time: (1-1.5 hrs)
Distance: 3.3 km (one way)
Elevation: 853 meters
Grade: 25.8%
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger. It probably will not be busy so we can get some lead-climbing in :-)
Get some sun and good snow
Mainly skiing but also a social activity. Meet and ski a bit or meet and chat a bit over coffee
The BCMC Trail is a great conditioning hike (short/steep) to prepare for backcountry skiing and mountaineering.
Easy Ski Day near Mt Baker Ski Resort
Guest Speakers: Rich Wheater and Vikki Weldon
Guest Speakers: Johnny Chilton, Kye Petersen, and Jordan Manley
Inbounds downhill skiing, alpine terrain if open
Guest Speakers: Damien Gillis, Craig Pettitt, TJ Watt, and Daniel Pierce
Will be an entertaining evening celebrating the Spearhead Huts Project and offering details on the progress to date.
Guest Speakers: Jon Walsh
Please volunteer to help for a couple of hours with the Spearhead Huts Fundraiser event in North Vancouver :-)
An easy day in a ton of snow
MEC Snowfest (with a *Gear Swap*) is a one-day event to showcase all snow sports activities that MEC supports.
Stop Kinder Morgan: No Consent No Pipeline March and Rally
a low peak in the Chehalis area
An early season one-day course on basic ice climbing safety and top-roping techniques.
Experienced ice climbers, let's spend the day practicing our "A" skills on the Mt Baker Seracs.
The 3rd Golden Scrub Brush Awards is a social and charity fund raiser for the Squamish Access Society
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for a couple of hours of climbing
First real powder turns of the season!
Get some sun and go snow
Mountain Equipment Co-op is inviting all Club Members to its 2016 Fall "10% Discount" Club Night
Do you have ideas on speakers to invite… or new formats for the social altogether?
Rating: Intermediate
Time: (1-1.5 hrs)
Distance: 3.3 km (one way)
Elevation: 853 meters
Grade: 25.8%
Mid-week climbing in Central Oregon
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger. It probably will not be busy so we can get some lead-climbing in :-)
Some powder turns in cooling snow
Ice Climbing on the Seracs near the lower section of the Coleman Glacier on Mt Baker WA
MEC Snowfest (with a *Gear Swap*) is a one-day event to showcase all snow sports activities that MEC supports.
Three day trip to Mountain Lake Hut, exploring the five Ben peaks
Climbing in Vantage WA for the long weekend!
Hike to Watersprite Lake for the November long-weekend to work with others to finish the new BCMC Cabin.
Watersprite Lake Trail Construction - The Taming of Skullhead Creek
Attend the Reel Rock 11 at The Knotty Burl
BCMC Social presentation: Ski Traverses in the Central European Alps. Open to adult BCMC Members and Guests.
The Nov 8th BCMC Annual General Meeting includes discussion and voting on important club issues.
Rating: Intermediate
Time: (1-1.5 hrs)
Distance: 3.3 km (one way)
Elevation: 853 meters
Grade: 25.8%
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger. It probably will not be busy so we can get some lead-climbing in :-)
