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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 :-)
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 :-)
