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This is a 1-day course covering simple 3:1 and complex 5:1 haul systems for rescuing climbing partners.
An early season one-day course on basic ice climbing safety and top-roping techniques.
This is a 1-day course covering anchoring fundamentals.
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 :-)
Ski to the Black tusk area to get some turns.
Bouldering at the Hive Vancouver
Cliffhanger - Climbing
(Indoor Climbing ) Private
Climbing at cliffhanger
Rainy November climbing at the gym. Possibly followed by a bite to eat and beer.
Monthly meeting of the Executive Team plus others helping with special projects. Members welcome to attend.
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 :-)
Mountain films at the Squamish Sea to Sky Gondola. Proceeds to Squamish SAR.
Fall clearing and bridge building work on the backcountry ski trail up Beverley Creek
Come enjoy a good workout and great views of Howe Sound
2 day course on navigating alpine terrain
Hike to Watersprite Lake and work with other members to build the club's new cabin
Lets spend the day practicing our Ice Climbing skills on the Mt Baker Seracs
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger. It probably will not be busy so we can get some lead-climbing in :-)
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 :-)
Check out the work required to fix the BCMC trail on Grouse
1 day course covering the essential skills for planning for and managing mountain weather
Let's go test the new snow
Insulating and finishing the upper end walls, other insulating tasks, adding shelves and building kitchen counters
Ice Climbing on the Seracs near the lower section of the Coleman Glacier on Mt Baker WA
A collection of electrifying climbing films showcasing the sport's biggest stories and athletes
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger. It should not be busy in the late morning so we can lead some routes.
A collection of electrifying climbing films showcasing the sport's biggest stories and athletes
A collection of electrifying climbing films showcasing the sport's biggest stories and athletes
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger. It may be busy but we can have fun working on small improvements.
Rating: Intermediate
Time: (1-1.5 hrs)
Distance: 3.3 km (one way)
Elevation: 853 meters
Grade: 25.8%
Mid-week climbing in Eastern Washington
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger gym. It probably will not be busy so we can get some lead-climbing in :-)
~10km Lower Fromme Loop in North Vancouver
Hike up to Watersprite Lake and work with other members to help complete the club's new cabin before winter.
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger. It may be busy but we can have fun working on small improvements.
One day trip to continue trail work around the rockslide and beyond
Top roping or leading on the Seracs of Mount Baker
BCMC Social presentation open to both members and non-members. ANZA pub, renovated main floor, adults only.
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger gym. It probably will not be busy so we can get some lead-climbing in :-)
20km Out-and-back Trek to 2461m Summit of Mt Outram near Manning Park
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger gym. It probably will not be busy so we can get some lead-climbing in :-)
Cross country mountain bike from Spruce lake to Tyax lodge
12km Loop to 1459m Summit of Mt Strachan in Cypress Bowl
THE FIRST HUT TO BE BUILT BY THE CLUB IN 30 YEARS! Volunteers needed for one or more days... thank you!
Cypress Ski/Board Passes 2016/17 Group Discount
A day of climbing at Mount Erie just south of Bellingham
Training and climbing fun at Cliffhanger
Monthly meeting of the Executive Team plus others helping with special projects. Members welcome to attend.
Ama Dablam Climb (6,854m) - Nepal
Joined with Ama Dablam Expedition
Indoor climbing at the Vancouver Cliffhanger gym. If it's not too busy we might get some lead-climbing in :-)
Gorgeous waterfall hike in Squamish Valley
A day-hike to visit the new Watersprite Lake Cabin and possibly offer some assistance for a few hours.
Day trip of an easy mountaineering objective
Meet and climb at Cliffhanger on the morning of Saturday Oct 1
Scrambling up Llama peak
nw of Pemberton, off the Van Horlick Road
Hike up Frosty to see the Golden Larches
Hike up to Watersprite Lake and work with other members to build the club's new cabin
Trad or Sport Climb in the Smoke Bluffs in sunny areas
Weather forecast is good... how about a day climbing some moderate [5.8-5.10b] rock routes in Squamish :-)
Mid-week climbing at Skaha Bluffs to avoid the crowds
Lets spend some time Ice Climbing in the summer
Help build our BCMC Hut up at Watersprite Lake
Watersprite: Circuit of peaks and ridges
Indoor climbing at the Cliffhanger gym. If it's not too busy then we might get some lead-climbing in as well :-)
A day of climbing at Mount Erie just south of Bellingham
Trad or Sport Climb in the Smoke Bluffs in sunny areas
Indoor climbing at the Cliffhanger gym. If it's not too busy then we might get some lead-climbing in as well :-)
6 intensive days of alpine skills
Hike in Chilliwack area
SHC Meeting - Main Topic Fundraising Soiree
helpers needed during the construction process
helpers needed during the watersprite cabin construction process
BCMC Social presentation open to both members and non-members.
Overnight scramble from Russet Lake
Moderate Trad Climbing in Squamish
Gorgeous hike overlooking Indian Arm in Buntzen Lake area
Hiking and Climbing Northwest of the Marriott Basin P-198 M Gunn
Light to moderate trad climbing (5.7-5.10b) in Squamish
A day of moderate [5.8-5.10b] crack and/or slab climbing in the Squamish area.
Workout at moderate pace
Workout at moderate pace
Workout at moderate pace
Monthly meeting of the Executive Team plus others helping with special projects. Members welcome to attend.
A day of moderate [5.8-5.10b] crack and/or slab climbing in the Squamish area.
Top roping and/or lead climbing in Squamish
A day of moderate [5.8-5.10b] crack and/or slab climbing in the Squamish area.
Meet at the Smoke Bluffs and practice some OW technique on top rope and then on lead if we feel comfortable.
A day of moderate [5.8-5.10b] crack and/or slab climbing in the Squamish area.
Lynn Valley - Crown Mtn - Return
Scramble up to Dickson's 2,814m summit
Course for climbers who want to challenge themselves and improve their skills for bigger alpine climbing routes.
A day of moderate [5.8-5.10b] crack and/or slab climbing in the Squamish area.
Black Tusk
(Hiking )
Hiking in Garibaldi Park
Alpine rock climbing to 5.7
Our goal will be easy Trad climbing in the Squamish Smoke Bluffs
Site preparation and pouring of concrete for the Watersprite Lake Cabin foundation
Climb Seaside cliffs (or Sully's) between 9am and 2pm Friday
A full day of moderate (5.8-5.10b) rock climbing in the Squamish area.
Overnight Scramble Above Wedgemont Lake
Some Wednesday cragging in squamish
A full day of moderate (5.8-5.10b) rock climbing in the Squamish area.
Multi pitch and cragging adventure climbing
Rainbow via Hanging Lake
Moderate 5.8 to 5.10b -ish climbing
Yak Check on Yak Peak **UPDATED**
(Rock Climbing ) Private
A long day of multi-pitch climbing Yak Check (12p 5.9+) on Yak Peak.
Day 1 Gandalf & Aragorn, Day 2 Shadowfax
Let's do some moderate Sport-climbing routes... with an early start and return to Vancouver by 2:30pm
Plans are for a pleasant evening at Locarno Beach (English Bay) to socialize with other club members.
After work single-pitch moderate [5.8-5.10b] "trad" crack and bolted slab climbing in the Squamish area.
Full day of moderate (up to 5.10b) multi-pitch crack climbing.
Multipitch in the Chek Canyon (sport) and/or Chief's Backside Crags (trad)
Moderate (5.8-5.10b) single-pitch crack climbing in the Squamish area.
Multipitch in the Check Canyon and/or Chief's Backside Crags
Learn how to save a life (potentially yours) when you can't just dial 911
Scramble up Needle Peak from the Coquihalla
A day of single-pitch moderate [5.8-5.10b] "trad" crack and bolted slab climbing in the Squamish area.
A very long day of multi-pitch climbing on Yak Peak
Beginner mountaineering objective in Washington
A Hike and Overnight Trip to Russet Lake to inspect and survey the new Cabin Site (hand digging)
A casual and fun crack climbing practice .
A day of single-pitch moderate [5.8-5.11a] "trad" crack and bolted slab climbing in the Squamish area.
REVISED... new plan is to climb single-pitch routes in the lower Smoke Bluffs.
Rock Climbing Trad/Lead 5.7-5.10
Tuesday Cliffhanger
(Indoor Climbing ) Private
Rainy night on the wall
Sport climbing at Sully's Hangout, North Vancouver
A day of single-pitch moderate [5.8-5.10b] "trad" crack and bolted slab climbing in the Squamish area.
A day of single-pitch moderate [5.8-5.10b] "trad" crack and bolted slab climbing in the Squamish area.
Cypress via Roe Creek. Alpine Scramble on ridge
A day of single-pitch moderate [5.8-5.10b] "trad" crack and bolted slab climbing in the Squamish area.
A trip for *newer* climbers, i.e. that have climbed outdoors at least twice and know how to safely belay :-)
9 days of mountain adventure in the Tantalus Range
Watersprite Lake Trail Construction - Rock and Roll
Riding, Eating, Camping, Riding
An overnight hike to explore Knight, Baby Munday, Stewart and The Still in the Chilliwack River Valley
Mt. Outram
(Hiking ) Private
Hopefully some flowers in the alpine
Climb Diedre (6 trad pitches) - start by 7:30 back in the city by 1pm
Full day of moderate (up to 5.10b/c) multi-pitch bolted slab and "trad" crack rock climbing to the top of The Chief.
Weekly climbing trip to Squamish on Wednesdays
A volunteer group will be heading up Liumchen trail on July 27th
Expect a full day of moderate (possibly up to 5.10b) multi-pitch bolted slab and "trad" crack rock climbing.
Watersprite Lake 20km Night Run
(Trail Running ) Private
A practice night run for ultra runners or those that like to run in the dark
Watersprite Lake 20km Day Run
(Trail Running ) Private
A practice run for ultra runners or those that like to run in the dark then in the daylight
Moderate 5.8-5.10b rock climbing in Squamish. Those who recently finished a Climbing Intro course are welcome.
Fissile Peak by either the Northwest Couloir or Northwest Face
via Sulphide Glacier
Hike in on Saturday, climb Locomotive / Tender / Caboose / Face on Saturday / Sunday. Hike out Sunday.
Climb a sequence of moderate multi-pitch routes (trad/mixed) to the top of the Chief
NEW Details: Ascent of Mt Habrich, gondola accessed. A technical climbing trip so you must have climbing experience.
Climbing easy multipitch to learn trad gear placement and prepare for longer multipitch like Diedre
From Cerise Creek trailhead to the Anniversary glacier and up the NE route of Matier
Practice some plan B rappel skills like climbing back up the rope, passing a knot, single-strand rappelling, etc.
Hike to Goat Mountain via Grouse
Stoked for Revelstoke
(Rock Climbing ) Private
Week long climbing trip in Revelstoke
Easy-Moderate 5.7-5.10a rock climbing in Squamish. Those who recently finished a BCMC Intro course are welcome.
Climb baby Munday in Chilliwack river area
A hike to visit the new Watersprite Lake Cabin location to explore the terrain for foundation work.
Sport climbing at Sully's Hangout in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, North Vancouver
Watersprite Lake Trail Construction - The Last of the spurs
Day trip to the Coquihalla
Trad climbing in Squamish, easy to moderate routes
Includes multi pitch scrambling and climbing. This is a technical climbing trip requiring solid climbing experience.
An evening of indoor climbing at Cliffhanger to get/keep in shape for Squamish outdoor climbing :-)
Practice some plan B rappel skills like climbing back up the rope, passing a knot, single-strand rappelling, etc.
7 day comprehensive mountaineering course with Canada West Mountain School
Indoor climbing at Cliffhanger
5 peaks in the Seymour area: RUN, ELS, CUR, REC, VIC
Mt. Outram
(Hiking )
Hike Mt. Outram East of Hope on Sun July 10
Cliffhanger Vancouver
Course for members looking to gain/improve glacier travel & companion rescue skills.
Rainy-day indoor climbing at Cliffhanger. I imagine it will not be busy so we might be able to lead some routes :-)
WEDNESDAY: 30%-50% OFF DISCOUNT SHOPPING @ ICEBREAKER KITSILANO 6-9PM!!
Indoor climbing at Cliffhanger Vancouver
Gotemba Route is the longest, steepest and most arduous of the routes up Japan's tallest peak
Moderate (5.8-5.9) crack climbing in the Squamish Smoke Bluffs at the Octopus Gardens Wall.
Joffre SE Face and Matier NE Spur
Moderate (5.8-5.10a) rock climbing on the Squamish area.
Climbing and cleaning the sumas mountain crags in Abbotsford
Rock climbing in Squamish
Moderate 5.8 to 5.10 Climbing
One day intro to trad climbing course with MSAA
Easy-Moderate 5.7-5.9 rock climbing in Squamish. Those who just finished a BCMC intro course are welcome.
A classic Howe Sound bike & hike for Canada Day
2 day trip to climb Welch peak
A straightforward glacier route on a 14,410' giant!
Moderate (5.8-5.10a) multi-pitch rock climbing on the Squamish Apron.
Moderate Sport, TR or potentially Trad Climbing in Squamish (exact climbing area TBD)
Climbing on upstate New York's "tradest" cliff, Poke-O-Mooshine
Moderate trad/sport/top-rope climbing in Squamish
Cirque Peak is a long demanding scramble in a spectacular location. Glacier travel, ridge walking, crux.
Moderate (5.8-5.10a) rock climbing in the Squamish area.
Learn the basics of rock climbing - no experience required!
Course for those looking to gain/improve glacier travel & companion rescue skills.
Overnight Trip to Mt Baker via the standard Coleman-Deming Route
Watersprite Lake Trail Construction - Grubbing and Scrubbing
Parkhurst Mountain
(Scrambling ) Private
Day trip to Wedgemount Lake and on to Parkhurst Mountain via Parkhurst-Rethel Col
Mt Macfarlane hike
(Hiking ) Private
Mountain hiking with few areas of exposure. The view at the summit is WELL worth the journey.
