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Information For Participants

Guided Courses Information

The BCMC strongly recommends that all participants verify the certifications of their Guided Instructors. Additionally, here is an overview on ACMG Mountain Guides.

Winter Trip Safety Standards

For winter trips and trips exposed to avalanche risk, the BCMC standard is for all trip participants to have the essential safety gear (avalanche transceiver, metal shovel, probe) and relevant avalanche safety skills (bare minimum:  AST 1 or companion rescue skills).


International Travel

Stay up to date on travel advisories and entry/exit requirements and consider travel insurance.

30-Day Guest Membership

See what the BCMC is about, join club trips, and meet others interested outdoor pursuits such as hiking, rock climbing, mountaineering, snowshoeing, and skiing: join as a Guest Member.

Members-Only Partner List

If you're already a BCMC member and looking for way to meet partners for privately planned trips, then check out the club's members-only Partner List. NOTE: these trips are not BCMC trips; it is the responsibility of each participant to assess the trip's potential risks and join at their own discretion.

Trip Organizer Perks

For those BCMC members keen to organize club trips, there is an annual PRO DISCOUNT DEAL with up to 50% savings on outdoor gear being offered to those who have organized four or more successful club trips within the previous 12 months. To learn more, visit the Membership Benefits page or email the BCMC Marketing Team.

Trip List Icons:
Cancelled: the trip organizer cancelled the trip.
Pending: this trip is hidden pending approval.
Grade: estimated difficulty of route (Grade info).
Members Only: only BCMC members can attend.
Screening: the trip organizer will screen participants.
Joined: indicates you have joined the trip list.
Sat 15Weekend: trip scheduled for a holiday or weekend.
Thur 20Weekday: event planned for mid-week workday.
 
BCMC Trip List
Dates Trip Information Participants Organizer
Apr 2025
Mon 14
   to   
Mon 14
Rock Climbing
Grade: A5
Members Only
Screening
Moderate weekday climbing at the Smoke Bluffs
Maximum:6
Registered:2
Waiting List:0
Neil Beattie
Wed 16
   to   
Tue 25
Other
Grade: A1
Members Only
Q&A Session for Summer 2025 Season Mentors
Maximum:-
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Shashi Shanbhag
Fri 18
   to   
Mon 21
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: C3
Members Only
Screening
A ski mountaineering basecamp at Sphinx Bay on the eastern shore of Garibaldi Lake
Maximum:10
Registered:10
Waiting List:5
Ian Harris
Fri 18
   to   
Mon 21
Rock Climbing
Grade: C4
Screening
Rock Climbing at Frenchman Coulee for the long weekend
Maximum:6
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Whitney Carson
Fri 18
   to   
Sun 20
Guided Instruction
Grade: C3
Stay and Ski in the Fitzsimmons range for 3 days
Maximum:6
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
MountainSkills AcademyAdventures
Fri 18
   to   
Sun 20
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: C3
Challenge yourself with a Spearhead Traverse ski tour in the backcountry of Whistler!
Maximum:6
Registered:5
Waiting List:0
MountainSkills AcademyAdventures
Fri 18
   to   
Mon 21
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: B3
Members Only
Screening
Easter weekend BCMC ski camp fun!
Maximum:20
Registered:3
Waiting List:2
Marie Amante
Sat 19
   to   
Sun 13
Other
Grade: B2
Screening
We need a bit of muscle to pull a log across Watersprite Creek on the winter trail and then onto the hut and peak.
Maximum:10
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Brian Sheffield
Sat 19
   to   
Sun 20
Instructional Program
Grade: A5
Systems for Mountaineering - Glacier Travel
Maximum:16
Registered:16
Waiting List:10
Justin Bennett
Mon 28
   to   
Tue 29
Guided Instruction
Grade: B4
This is a fast-paced course that takes backcountry uses to the next level.
Maximum:6
Registered:1
Waiting List:1
MountainSkills AcademyAdventures
Tue 29
   to   
Tue 29
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: A1
Screening
Open to everyone! Enjoy happy hour together!
Maximum:-
Registered:35
Waiting List:0
Marie Amante
May 2025
Sat 10
   to   
Sun 25
Mountaineering
Grade: D4
Screening
A 12 day ski traverse through the remote Ha-iltzuk Icefield
Maximum:4
Registered:4
Waiting List:0
Francis Bailey
Tue 13
   to   
Tue 13
Social
Grade: A1
105 Hikes In and Around Southwestern BC with Stephen Hui
Maximum:-
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Melissa Murray
Wed 14
   to   
Wed 14
Practice
Grade: A1
Members Only
Screening
Crevasse rescue / rope ascension practice session
Maximum:8
Registered:10
Waiting List:11
Holly Edwards
Fri 16
   to   
Tue 20
Rock Climbing
Grade: C5
Members Only
Screening
May long weekend climbing trip to Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park near Pentiction
Maximum:18
Registered:18
Waiting List:4
Dustin Stobbe
Sat 17
   to   
Mon 19
Mountaineering
Grade: C4
Members Only
Screening
Ski ascent of Nchkay via Elfin Lakes return
Maximum:6
Registered:6
Waiting List:5
Brian Thornburn
Sat 17
   to   
Mon 19
Hut Construction
Grade: B2
Screening
We will be flying into the Watersprite Hut to build new bunk beds and maybe ski some corn snow for a couple hours.
Maximum:9
Registered:5
Waiting List:4
Brian Sheffield
Sat 24
   to   
Sun 1
Rock Climbing
Grade: C5
Sport climbing in Skaha Bluffs, Penticton
Maximum:-
Registered:13
Waiting List:0
Evan Zucchelli
Sat 31
   to   
Sat 31
Practice
Grade: A5
Members Only
Screening
Practice some basic canyoning skills
Maximum:5
Registered:6
Waiting List:0
Andrew Kretz
Jun 2025
Thu 5
   to   
Mon 9
Backpacking Trip
Grade: B2
Screening
4 Day Highlight of the Sunshine Coast Trail including Tin Hat
Maximum:4
Registered:4
Waiting List:3
Alan Poon
Sat 7
   to   
Sat 7
Practice
Grade: A5
Members Only
Screening
Practice some intermediate canyoning skills
Maximum:5
Registered:6
Waiting List:0
Andrew Kretz
Tue 10
   to   
Tue 17
Hiking
Grade: C1
A week of day trips, with a possible overnighter, plus some cultural excursions.
Maximum:6
Registered:4
Waiting List:0
Dean Chamberland
Tue 10
   to   
Tue 10
Social
Grade: A1
Canadian Eh! presents Beyond the Summit:  Tales of Resilience on Mount Logan & Waddington with Bryan Thompson
Maximum:-
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Melissa Murray
Mon 16
   to   
Sun 22
Rock Climbing
Grade: C5
Climbing in Squamish for 12 days, mostly trad but sport and bouldering can be incorporated too
Maximum:-
Registered:4
Waiting List:0
Evan Zucchelli
Sat 21
   to   
Sun 6
Mountaineering
Grade: D5
Screening
Two week traverse in the Kitimat range with potential for unclimbed peaks!
Maximum:10
Registered:2
Waiting List:1
Andrea Tate
Thu 26
   to   
Tue 1
Mountaineering
Grade: D4
Members Only
Screening
Mount Pitt climbing trip
Jonathan Lloyd
Jul 2025
Fri 4
   to   
Mon 7
Mountaineering
Grade: D3
Members Only
Screening
Mount Overseer standard approach and/or Pika Peak/Spidery approach
Jonathan Lloyd
Tue 8
   to   
Tue 8
Other
Grade: A1
Members Only
Screening
The BCMC Executive would like to "THANK YOU'
Maximum:-
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Melissa Murray
Sat 12
   to   
Fri 18
Hiking
Grade: B3
Screening
A week of exploring the area around the Pebble and North Creek Huts combined with a little trailwork and maintenance
Maximum:8
Registered:8
Waiting List:1
Brian Sheffield
Sat 19
   to   
Sun 20
Biking
Grade: B1
Members Only
Screening
An overnight bikepack trip to Englishman River Falls Park
Maximum:6
Registered:6
Waiting List:1
Andrew Kretz
Sat 26
   to   
Sat 26
Trail Running
Grade: B1-C1
Members Only
July 26 - Buckin' Hell - 35 KM, 50 KM, 50 KM Relay
Maximum:6
Registered:2
Waiting List:0
Shashi Shanbhag
Thu 31
   to   
Mon 3
Mountaineering
Grade: D3
Screening
3-4 day-er to Thiassi
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Wes Loke
Aug 2025
Fri 1
   to   
Mon 4
Mixed Climbing
Grade: D2
Members Only
Screening
A scramble and gla over climb
Jonathan Lloyd
Fri 1
   to   
Mon 4
Hiking
Grade: B2
Screening
A family friendly 3-night/4-day summer camp at Kees and Claire Memorial Hut
Maximum:20
Registered:26
Waiting List:2
Shashi Shanbhag
Sat 2
   to   
Mon 4
Biking
Grade: B2
Members Only
Screening
Three day bikepacking trip following the Sea to Sky Trail, Pemberton to Squamish
Maximum:4
Registered:4
Waiting List:1
Andrew Kretz
Tue 5
   to   
Thu 28
Backpacking Trip
Grade: C1
Screening
340km in the sierras, a bucket list trip
Maximum:4
Registered:4
Waiting List:1
Shane Plamondon
Fri 15
   to   
Sun 24
Mountaineering
Grade: D5
Members Only
Screening
2025 BCMC Summer Mountaineering Camp at Ape Lake, in the Monarch Group
Maximum:16
Registered:1
Waiting List:1
Ian Harris
Sep 2025
Oct 2025
Nov 2025
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