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2 day ice climbing trip to Lillooet
The First "BUILDING" Hut Committee Meeting
Mastering fundamentals of the moderm alpinism
Full day transceiver and companion rescue training
Backcountry skiing at Paul's Ridge
Participants must also attend pre-trip information session on January 12 at 6:00 pm
Course for those with ski touring experience looking to gain glacier travel & companion rescue skills.
Course for those with ski touring experience looking to gain glacier travel & companion rescue skills.
Backcountry Ski Tour to Metal Dome
Companion rescue skills refresher with MSAA.
Telemark/Downhill at Cypress Mountain Ski Area
Indoor climbing at Cliffhanger Vancouver
Telemark/Downhill at Cypress Mountain Ski Area
Avalanche Transceiver Practice
(Practice ) Private
Midweek evening transceiver practice on Seymour.
Snowshoeing Rainbow Lake Trail
Weekly skiing at a local mountain.
2 or 3 day ice climbing trip to Lillooet
18 days skiing from base of King's Trench climbing route on Mt. Logan to Icefield Discovery Camp near Mt. Queen Mary
A *must attend* pre-trip info session for participants in Jan 16th or 30th Intro to Backcountry Skiing courses.
Backcountry Skiing in Coquihalla Area *Intermediate Level*
Two-day course on basic ice climbing safety and technique
Ski touring around Coquihalla
Alpine snowshoeing the 30 peaks of Britannia Range
Backcountry Skiing off Zoa Peak (Beginner Friendly)
A ski trip to Panorama Ridge
A day trip to Whistler to do some resort skiing/boarding
Indoor climbing at Cliffhanger Vancouver
Indoor climbing at Ground Up Squamish
Weekly skiing at a local mountain.
Alpine Snowshoeing the highest peak in Britannia Range
Monthly meeting of the Executive Team plus others helping with special projects. Members welcome to attend.
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for a couple of hours of climbing
Telemark/Downhill at Cypress Mountain Ski Area
Indoor climbing at the Vancouver gym
Climbing local classic winter alpine route
Backcountry Skiing in Baker Ski area
Indoor climbing at the Vancouver gym
Alpine snowshoeing the 30 peaks of Britannia Range
Deep powder excursion into the Coquihalla or manning park
Powdercap Traverse
(Backcountry Skiing ) Private
Ski traverse from Brew to Callaghan
An afternoon at the Oval Richmond...Last minute
Weekly skiing at a local mountain.
A day of ice to get our game going in early season (still...)
Indoor climbing at the Vancouver gym
Day trip to Metal Dome from Callaghan Valley
Standard route up Frosty for some turns in the bowl back to the lake.
Tour up Zoa Peak and ski a couple laps (Beginner Friendly)
Indoor climbing at the Vancouver gym
Join our group celebrating new years on a week long, heli-in, hut-based ski trip near Nelson, BC
Day trip behind Blackcomb Mountain
Day trip to Rainbow Mtn from Callaghan Valley
Mastering fundamentals of the moderm alpinism
Powder tree turns in Red Heather Medows
Weekly skiing at a local mountain.
Climbing at the Oval
Manning Park Ski Tour: Snow Camp Mtn via Skyline Trail ~15km
Ski touring around Coquihalla
3 days skiing in the Marriott Basin area
Skiing in the Coquihalla area, location will be decided on Friday based on Avalanache forecast
Friday evening at Cliffhanger
Weekly skiing at a local mountain.
Day-Trip Ski up Cayoosh Mtn in the Duffey Lake Area
Backcountry Skiing in Coquihalla Area
Back country skiing in bowls NE of the top of the orange chair, Baldwins guide page 210
Attend some to the Ground Up grand opening event and festivities
A WEEK ICE CLIMBING IN THE ROCKIES CENTERED IN CANMORE
Manning Park Ski Tour: Similkameen Headwaters to 2nd Brother via Cousin ~22km
Bring on the powder!
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for 2-3 hours of indoor climbing (top rope and lead)
Midweek evening transceiver practice on Seymour.
John Baldwin and Linda Bily will present their new book, Soul of Wilderness (available October 2015).
An info session for ANY MEMBERS who would like to start organizing club trips
Climbing at the Oval Richmond.
Manning Park Snow Trek: Cambie Creek to Windy Gap via Fat Dog ~20km
Come enjoy the films
hike/snowshoe east of Hope
Day trip to Mt Baker area. Better conditions on Saturday so I changed the date.
Heliotrope Ridge
(Backcountry Skiing ) Private
Easy season turns at Baker
Come see some great films
Indoor climbing at the Vancouver location
Last minute companion rescue skills refresher with MSAA and a few turns down the resort!
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for a couple of hours of indoor climbing.
Monthly meeting of the Executive Team plus others helping with special projects. Members welcome to attend.
Coquihalla Ski Tour: Zoa Peak Returning via Falls Lake ~16km Loop
MEC Snowfest (North Vancouver) is a one-day event to showcase all snow sports activities that MEC supports.
Hiking in Wedgemount Lake Area
Coquihalla Ski Tour
(Backcountry Skiing ) Private
Ski touring around Coquihalla
Lift accessed ski touring in the Whistler backcountry (Cowboy Ridge, Oboe, etc.)
Early Winter Mixed Climbing Sessions
Climbing at the Vancouver location Cliffhanger
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for a couple of hours of indoor climbing.
Three elite climbers struggle through obsession and loss as they attempt Mount Meru (Himalayan big wall climbing).
Practicing Basic Rescue Haul Systems
(Practice ) Private
The aim will be to practice, practice, practice basic 3:1 and 5:1 Haul Systems for rescuing climbing partners.
Practising dry-tooling techniques at a local climbing bluff, located east of Port Coquitlam, for mixed-climbing.
MEC Snowfest (Vancouver) is a one-day event to showcase all snow sports activities that MEC supports.
Hiking in Wedgemount Lake Area
Early season turns at Baker
Golden Ears Hike
(Hiking ) Private
Moderate trail to Golden Ears Cabin with 18km round trip and 1160m elevation gain. Expect moderate pace.
Manning Park Ski Tour: Strawberry Flats to Poland Lake return via Gibson Pass Ski Hill, ~20km Loop
Coin Peak from Pokosha Creek.
Dragontail Triple Couloir - Type 2 Fun
backcountry trip to wendy thompson hut
Climbing at the Vancouver Cliffhanger location
Three elite climbers struggle through obsession and loss as they attempt Mount Meru (Himalayan big wall climbing).
Learn about backcountry skiing and ski-touring
Day trip in search of powder and fun
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for indoor climbing 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for a couple of hours of indoor climbing.
Pulling on Plastic @ the Oval
Powder shredding near Squamish
This is a 1-day course covering simple 3:1 and complex 5:1 haul systems for rescuing climbing partners.
Early Season Turns in the Northern Mt Baker Area
Need to Club Members to volunteer to man the BCMC booth before the show and during intermission and answer questions
Munro Lake / Dennett Lake Hike
(Hiking ) Private
A relatively easy 10km hike in Pinecone Burke Provincial Park with 860m gain. Expect a moderate pace.
moderate hike at a fast pace in the Phelix Creek area
This is a 1-day course covering simple 3:1 and complex 5:1 haul systems for rescuing climbing partners.
The great alder tunneling competition Round 1
A trip to clear alder off the road to Lizzie Lake
Need 2 Club Members to Volunteer and man the BCMC booth at the show and then they can attend the show.
Need 2 Club Volunteers that want to man the booth and then see the shows
Remembrance Day dodging rocks and crevasses on the Ridge/May opt for Skyline Divide
Leigh and Spring McClurg present highlights of their climbing and skiing in BC and the Rockies.
The Nov 10th BCMC Annual General Meeting includes discussion and voting on important club issues.
Rock climbing on the dry East Side of the mountains at Frenchman's Coulee
Pulling on Plastic @ the Oval
Early season skiing near Mt Baker
Practising dry-tooling techniques at a local climbing bluff, located east of Port Coquitlam, for mixed-climbing.
Fall clearing and bridge building work on the backcountry ski trail up Beverley Creek
22km Out-and-back Trek on Diamond Head Trail to Elfin Lakes Shelter
Early Season Turns in the Northern Mt Baker Area
Indoor climbing at the Cliffhanger Vancouver location
Mountain Equipment Co-op is inviting all Club Members to its 2015 Fall "10% Discount" Club Night
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for a couple of hours of indoor climbing.
Monthly meeting of the Executive Team plus others helping with special projects. Members welcome to attend.
Weekly skiing at a local mountain.
Early season turns in the Northern Mt Baker surrounds
Some "wet" tooling at the bluff
Practice building 3:1 and complex 5:1 haul systems.
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for a couple of hours of indoor climbing.
End of the season trip to climb some of the best moderate multi-pitch trad routes in North America.
Mountaineering Movie: Everest 3D (2015)
(Other ) Private
An ensemble cast portrays the climbing expeditions on Mt Everest devastated by the 1996 severe snow storm
Joint trip with Lions Bay SAR to clear the ski trail up Harvey Creek.
Three elite climbers struggle through obsession and loss as they attempt Mount Meru (Himalayan big wall climbing).
Panorama Ridge hike in Garibaldi Park. 30km round trip on good trail, 1520m elevation gain, moderate pace.
I am planning to do some multi-day hikes in Colombia in February 2016
Baby and me hike up Dog Mountain on a friday afternoon
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for a couple of hours of indoor climbing.
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for a couple of hours of indoor climbing.
Quiet daytime climbing for those on parental leave and/or those who like babies!
Hard full day hike Lynn Headwaters to Lynn Peak across the Needles down to Norvan Falls back to parking lot.
A Line Across the Sky, Dean Potter Tribute, High and Mighty, Showdown at Horseshoe Hell, Dawn Wall: First Look
5.7 to 5.10+ SINGLE AND/OR MULTI PITCHING
5.7 to 5.10+ Single Pitch/Top Roping
A Line Across the Sky, Dean Potter Tribute, High and Mighty, Showdown at Horseshoe Hell, Dawn Wall: First Look
Mission Accomplished for Ravil Chamgoulov – The ‘8th Summit’ – Gunnbjørn, the Highest Peak in the Arctic
An info session for ANY MEMBERS who would like to start organizing club trips
Memoir of 1970’s Ontario Rock Climbing: Chaundy-Smart, A Youth Wasted Climbing
Grouse Grind Hike *UPDATED*
(Hiking ) Private
A "fitness" hike up the often steep (lots of steps) Grouse Grind trail... everyone moving at their own pace.
Mt Outram, near Hope, has a good trail but challenging due to an 1800m gain in 9km. Expect a moderate pace.
Movie about proposed large-scale ski resort in the Purcell Mountains
Garibaldi Lake Hike
(Hiking ) Private
An intermediate hike to Garibaldi Lake. 18km round trip. The trail is very good. An easy/moderate pace.
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for a couple of hours of indoor climbing.
Monthly meeting of the Executive Team plus others helping with special projects. Members welcome to attend.
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for 2-3 hours of indoor climbing.
A fun afternoon of climbing several moderate 5.8-10a single-pitch routes on the Squamish Bluffs.
Trad leading practice on 5.8-5.9 routes
Multi-Pitch Sport Climbing at Star Chek and later on at nearby Cheakamus Canyon
Moderate Slab Climbing *POSTPONED*
(Rock Climbing ) Private
Moderate (5.8-5.10b) mixed gear and bolted "slab" routes at Seal Cove Wall, located south of Murrin Park.
Mystery Lake - Hike with Kids
A nice hike to some pretty lakes and moderate scramble on good granite. We will approach via Chance Creek.
Hike to Zum & Zopkios
Scramble up a peak northwest of Pemberton
Alternate Day-2 for learning essential skills for safe & efficient multi-pitch climbing & rappelling in Squamish.
Rescheduled: A practice session for those members who completed a certified First Aid course within the last 2 years.
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for 2-3 hours of indoor climbing.
Three elite climbers struggle through obsession and loss as they attempt Mount Meru (Himalayan big wall climbing).
5.7 to 5.10+ SINGLE AND/OR MULTI PITCHING
Sport Climbing at Cheakamus Canyon
(Rock Climbing ) Private
A day of moderate (5.8-5.10b) Sport Climbing at Cheakamus Canyon
5.7 to 5.10+ Single and/or Multi Pitching
Climb moderate multi-pitch routes (sport/mixed) around Squamish.
Three elite climbers struggle through obsession and loss as they attempt Mount Meru (Himalayan big wall climbing).
A day of moderate (5.8-5.10b) *mostly* bolted "slab" climbing at the Seal Cove Wall, located south of Murrin Park.
A day of single-pitch easy-to-moderate (5.7-5.10a) "Trad" climbing in the Squamish bluffs.
Hike up Frosty to see the Golden Larches
Tricouni North Arete
(Mountaineering ) Private
Climb the fine North Arete after an approach from Chance Creek FSR
Alpine in the Joffre group
Autumn alpine rock climbing at beautiful Washington Pass.
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for a couple of hours of indoor climbing.
A day of moderate (5.8-5.10b) Sport Climbing at Cheakamus Canyon **TUESDAY**
An intermediate hike to Joffre Lakes. 11km round trip. Most of the trail is very good. An easy/moderate pace.
Join other club members at Cliffhanger Vancouver for a couple of hours of lead climbing
Sport and mixed routes (some accessible for top rope) in Chuckanut Area (south of Bellingham, WA)
Two day trips in the Gold Bridge area
GARIBALDI AT SQUAMISH - a public Open House 6-10pm, on Thurs Sept 17th, to discuss their GAS Proposal.
Let's get together and practice some of the rescue skills we've learned.
Smoke Bluffs Top Rope on Sunday from 9:00 till 15:00
Multi-Pitch Sport Climbing at Star Chek
Squamish multi-pitch
(Rock Climbing ) Private
Day of multi-pitch rock climbing in Squamish
Baker seracing, and camping on heliotrop
Suggest all non-cyclists avoid the Sea-to-Sky Highway on Saturday Sept 12th - RBC GranFondo Race day
