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Indoor top rope / lead climbing
An evening at Hive Heights
MEET N' GREET BCMC POWDER SEEKERS!
Trad or Top Rope Climbing
Scramble hike bushwhacking birkenhead
Fall clearing work on the backcountry ski trail up Beverley Creek
An easy going trip for conditioning mostly
Indoor top rope / lead climbing
Get stoked for ski season
Get on the rock in Smith Rock Park
Evening Climb @ Base5 Coquitlam
(Indoor Climbing ) Private
Indoor top rope / lead climbing
An evening at Hive Heights
Mentors Only - Mentee Selection Online Q&A
(Other ) Private
Online Q&A Session for Winter 2023-24 Season Mentors
A month long exploration of the Manaslu area with side trips to the Tsum Valley
Dry-tooling at Dennett Bluff - Port Coquitlam up to M7
A chill day of climbing in the bluffs
Indoor top rope / lead climbing
Get your revenge on the alder. Finishing up brushing out the winter trail
An evening at Hive Heights
These expeditions to Baffin Island are some of the most amazing landscapes in Eastern High Arctic
Golden Larches hike to summit Frosty
Climbing in Squamish
Starting thinking about winter while clearing alder on the Watersprite Winter trail.
Sport Climbing at Electric Avenue crag
Fall clearing on the backcountry ski trail to Hanging Lake
Squamish headwaters and Pemberton Icefield at Thanksgiving
Indoors climbing at the Hive Heights
Trad or Top Rope Climbing
Last minute trip to Whitecap Mountain
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Monthly online meeting of the Executive Team (Zoom)
Making the most of the final sunny days
Hike Alouette Mountain and return via Evan's Peak
Capilano River Park hike to commemorate Orange Shirt Day / National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
A long weekend exploring surrounding peaks
Torrent Peak via Rutherford FSR
Bungee cord replacement in tent poles
Indoor top rope / lead climbing
brush cutting on Mt. Lake road
Hike Squamish Chief 1st & 2nd Peak
Sky Pilot Day scramble (hike up and tram down)
Fall clearing work on the backcountry ski trail up Beverley Creek
Join in the fun of brush cutting and trail maintenance. Its what keeps the alder at bay.
Mentorship trip - Rock
(Mountaineering ) Private
Rock and Ice: Ossa Mountain or Castle Towers
Last Minute Fast Hike Cypress to West Lion & Back
Mount Septimus
(Mountaineering ) Private
Island Qualifier via Route 1 (Island Alpine) on the S face
Trad or Top Rope Climbing
Spend a full day at the crag taking your trad climbing skills to the next level.
paddle&hike day trip to high ridge line to check out north of widgeon lake
Rope skills.for summer mentees only
Mt Price from Rubble Creek trailhead
An exploratory trip in an area rarely visited but amazingly nice:)
Camping and Scrambling Ossa Mountain
3rd Hiking Mentor Trip: Crown Mountain
(Scrambling ) Private
3rd Hiking Mentor Trip: Mix of hiking & Scrambling
Our 1-day Intro to Trad Climbing course targets intermediate to advanced top-rope and sport climbers.
A weekend at the Mountain Lake Hut area and exploring of surrounding peaks
Mount Baker area: 25 km , 1300 meters elevation gain
After work climb at the Smoke Bluffs in Squamish
8.9km through golden ears
4 days Backpacking to a remote area in the Phelix Creek eastern peaks
Spend the night at the hut and a day exploring the ridge to Sky Pilot
Climbing trip to Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park near Pentiction
A solo traverse of the Dolomites along one of Europe’s hardest trails, the Alta Via 2.
Mondays are also part of the weekend, right?
Sport Climbing at Area 44
Climbing in Squamish
Rope skills.for summer mentees only
Scramble across the classic Markhor Traverse
Hike Alouette Mountain & Evan's Peak
Day hike to brandywine.
Shaina's mentor group will climb outdoors - crag TBD
HIKE OR BIKE TO THE WACK!
(Hiking ) Private
Take a bike, car or hike to camp at Chilliwack Lake!
Let's go climbing during the Grand Fondo
This comprehensive glacier and rescue course is a gold standard of the industry for mountaineers and alpine climbers.
A very nice ridge trip with amazing views!
Torrent Peak- from Rutherford FSR
(Hiking ) Private
An exploratory trip in an area rarely visited but amazingly nice:)
Mentorship Trip - Harrison Bluff
(Rock Climbing ) Private
Mentorship Trip - Harrison Bluff
SUMMER MENTORSHIP TRIP #5- Black Tusk
(Hiking ) Private
Final trip of the season with an overnight to Black Tusk
Scrambling, bushwhacking near Blowdown Creek road
Weekend climbing Skaha and camping
Outdoor Sport Climbing
Raven team - final mentorship eve
(Mixed Climbing ) Private
Practice makes perfect
Hike the Flint & Feather up Grouse mountain Wed evening
Steep hike / easy scramble - Coquihalla Recreation Area
Monthly meeting of the Executive Team
Alpine rock climbing, a revered sport and a timeless climbing tradition.
Multi-Day hike and scramble over Sept 1-3
Peaks in the Lizzie lake area
Trad or Top Rope Climbing
Hike the Flint & Feather up Grouse mountain Wed evening
Shaina's mentor group will spend the day doing a multi-pitch climb
Mount Shuksan Fisher Chimenys
(Mountaineering ) Private
Climb the Fisher Chimeny on Mount Shuksan
Squamish Headwaters: final trail marking and tour of area
Wedgemount Lake trail to Wedgemount Lake and Glacier, Garibldi Park
Screaming cat & iceberg lakes loop, Whistler.
Rock climbing - late afternoon start
Outdoor Sport/Trad Climbing
Family friendly hike to a spectacular location.
Spend a full day at the crag with a professional ACMG Guide to take your trad climbing skills to the next level.
In this course, you will learn the basic mountaineering skills needed to safely climb a snow and ice peak.
Practicing Trad climbing
Trad climbing, or traditional rock climbing, is the original style of rock climbing.
Black Tusk in a day from Rubble Creek
Shaina's mentor group will spend the day climbing in Squamish - crag TBD
YDS class 4 day trip in North Shore. ~16km, ~1,700m up/down
Aragorn, Shadowfax, Gandalf
Mentorship Trip - Smoke Bluff
(Rock Climbing ) Private
Mentorship Trip - Smoke Bluff
Quick hike and scramble
A longer day climbing Saxifrage from Spetch Creek as in the Matt Gunn guide with a modest scramble
Outdoor Sport/Trad Climbing
Goat Mountain, North Cascades, WA
(Scrambling ) Private
Traverse over both summits of Goat Mountain
5.7-5.8 trad climbing and top rope as needed
Challenging five-day hike through the muddy terrain of the northern part of Vancouver Island.
Ascend Little Goat, Goat, Goat Ridge and Forks
Summer Get Together & Blessing of the Ice Axes (or any mountaineering equipment you want to be blessed)
Hike the Taint up Grouse mountain Wed evening
Sport Climbing at Chek Canyon
Casual day to smear up seal cove
Take your climbing to the next level and feel the freedom of lead climbing!
3 day-er, from Lizzie Lake
Open to all! Standard route, or maybe the Hindleg if I can garner interest in more experience climbers
Learn the ultimate glacier travel and crevasse rescue safety skills.
Wedge Mountain scramble
Designed to provide students with safe and reliable skills for confidence
YDS Class 3 day trip in Whistler Area. ~20km, elevation gain: ~2,000m
Mount Sir Donald (MENTOR PROGRAM)
(Mountaineering ) Private
Climb the NE Ridge of Mount Sir Donald
Skyline Trail east Ridge and South Gibsons Trail Loop, Manning Park
Mentorship Trip - Mount Baker
(Mountaineering ) Private
Details to be planned as a group
Trad or Top Rope Climbing
August Mentorship trip
(Rock Climbing ) Private
Rock climbing in Squamish
Trip to Brunswick Mountain from Lions Bay
Welch Peak scramble et al
Fast-paced scramble to explore Mt Gillespie and Seed Peak.
2nd Hiking Mentor Trip: Black Tusk
(Scrambling ) Private
2nd Hiking Mentor Trip: Black Tusk
Visit the closest glaciated peak to Vancouver with a bit of everything
camping, climbing, and scrambling in the Chehalis area
Day trip in Whistler Area. Exposed YDS class 3, 28km 1,750m up/down.
Hike Brandywine from the lower (2WD) lot. About 14km, 1400m elevation. Moderate pace, maybe 8 hours car to car.
A strenuous day-hike (~1,800 m of elevation gain) with a short scramble (Class II) to the summit
Mentorship Trip - Mount Matier
(Mountaineering ) Private
Details to be planned as a group
Trad or Sport Climbing
Evening climb at Smoke Bluffs 5.7-5.8. Top rope as needed
Hike the Flint & Feather up Grouse mountain Wed evening
Easy trad climbing in Squamish 5.4 to 5.8 ish
Sport Climbing at Conroys Castle
SUMMER MENTORSHIP TRIP #3 - Iceberg Lake
(Hiking ) Private
More mentorship fun with mentee lead objectives
Learn the technical aspects of a complex rope rescue.
Hiking route with awesome backdrop and a scramble at the end
Mentorship Trip - Trad Climbing
(Rock Climbing ) Private
Full day on the rock to work on trad climbing skills and do some easy trad leads.
YDS Class 3 day trip in Whistler Area. ~15km, ~2,000m up / down.
A longish and less populated hike/scramble in the Sky Pilot area
Looking to move on from single-pitch and climb higher?
Castle Towers Overnight and Scramble
Climbing Harrison Bluffs
(Rock Climbing ) Private
Sport, top rope and trad climbing at Harrison Bluffs
An 18 km return hike up Cerise Ck to Vantage Peak
Trad or Top Rope Climbing
Raven group mentorship PM session
(Mixed Climbing ) Private
Short evening session
Mentorship trip to smoke bluffs
(Rock Climbing ) Private
Trip to smoke bluffs for climbing
A very nice trip with amazing views!
Alpine rock climbing, a revered sport and a timeless climbing tradition.
A family friendly camp-out at Cathedral Park
Mentorship trip - Scramble
(Scrambling ) Private
Lady and Cheam - a moderate scramble in a beautiful environment
Overnighter to Tenquille Area
YDS class 3 trip in Whistler Area
Mentorship Trip - Mount Matier
(Mountaineering ) Private
Details to be planned as a group
Bike to the Paton Trail via Seymour Valley Trail bike route, ascend 1352 m to summit Coliseum
5.7-5.8 Trad climbing and top rope
Hike to Echo Lake via the falls and swimming holes
Mentorship Trip - Squamish Rock
(Rock Climbing ) Private
Rock Climbing in Squamish
Climbing in Squamish
Hike the Flint & Feather up Grouse mountain Wed evening
Outdoor Sport/Trad Climbing
Train Loop Traverse (counter-clockwise)
Full day on the rock to work on trad climbing skills and do some easy to moderate trad leads.
Backpacking To Elfin lakes and Rampart campground
A very nice ridge hike with amazing views, located in Pinecone Park
Gideon Peak- via Van Horlick FSR
(Scrambling ) Private
One of the tallest peaks in the area with 360 degrees views!
Scramble to a 2,700m peak
Fun overnight with some stargazing. Take a dip in the lake, if you're brave!
Mentorship Trip - Location TBD
(Mountaineering ) Private
Mentee Selected Objective #2
A longish day with some fun scrambling
Steep snow + YDS class 4
Take your climbing to the next level and feel the freedom of lead climbing!
Hike the Taint up Grouse mountain Wed evening
Steep hike to an eye catching mountain
Trad or Top Rope Climbing
Designed to provide students with safe and reliable skills for confidence
Moderate hiking and scrambling above Brian Waddington Hut near Birkenhead Lake
Hike the Flint & Feather up Grouse mountain with kids
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Sport Climbing at Electric Avenue
Bungee cord replacement in tent poles
Smith Rocks Rock Climbing
(Rock Climbing ) Private
This is a great place to climb.
A very nice hike with amazing views
Family friendly hike via less busy approach.
A moderate hike to beautiful Blanca Lake followed by an off trail wander to the nearby Balnca Peak
Trad climbing confidence building day
Lead Climbing in Squamish
Overnight backpacking and scrambling
Bike to Bowen Island, Yoga on the Pier, Bike more, Eat and ride a boat!
