About BCMC Events Schedule Club Forums Bookings News - Media Club Resources Search
 
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
Dec 2025
Sun 21
   to   
Sun 21
Mixed Climbing
Grade: C5
Members Only
Dry tooling in Dennet Bluffs
Maximum:8
Registered:2
Waiting List:0
Mohammad Pahrbod
Sun 21
   to   
Sun 21
Downhill Skiing
Grade: A1
Members Only
Start the Backcountry season with some resort days to get the groove back. Not a ski course, all levels.
Maximum:10
Registered:3
Waiting List:0
Dorothee Pfeil
Mon 22
   to   
Mon 22
Indoor Climbing
Grade: A5
Screening
All skill levels are welcome!
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Finn Nguyen
Tue 23
   to   
Tue 23
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: B3
Screening
Backcountry Skiing - Blackcomb sidecountry
Maximum:4
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Calvin Lee
Wed 24
   to   
Wed 24
Downhill Skiing
Grade: A1
Members Only
Christmas skiing before the black out period starts. No course, just having fun skiing. All levels welcome.
Maximum:10
Registered:2
Waiting List:0
Dorothee Pfeil
Fri 26
   to   
Fri 26
Indoor Climbing
Grade: A5
Screening
All skill levels are welcome!
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Finn Nguyen
Sun 28
   to   
Sun 28
Hiking
Grade: A1
This trip is primarily for BCMC members who are interested in organizing a trip, but unsure how.
Maximum:-
Registered:6
Waiting List:0
Evan Zucchelli
Tue 30
   to   
Wed 31
Backpacking Trip
Grade: A1
Screening
Mixed ski/snowshoe overnight at Elfin Lakes (hut or tent) with a few Round Mountain laps before New Year.
Maximum:7
Registered:6
Waiting List:4
Nikita Kotter
Tue 30
   to   
Fri 2
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: B2
Screening
Four days over New Years at the Watersprite Hut. Winter Camp with fly in option
Maximum:10
Registered:12
Waiting List:2
Brian Sheffield
Jan 2026
Thu 1
   to   
Thu 1
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: B3
Members Only
Screening
Ski Tour'n the Coquihalla
Maximum:6
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Ian Cowan
Sat 3
   to   
Sun 4
Instructional Program
Grade: B1
Members Only
2-days field session on the North Shore mountains, plus Virtual Classroom
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Canada West Mountain School
Sat 10
   to   
Sat 10
Ice Climbing
Grade: B5
Members Only
Screening
One-day practicing the basics of ice climbing safety and techniques somewhere local
Maximum:8
Registered:9
Waiting List:12
Mohammad Pahrbod
Sun 11
   to   
Sun 11
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: B2
Members Only
Screening
An introductory day to try backcountry skiing in a no judgement, non-intiminating kind of way!
Maximum:10
Registered:8
Waiting List:15
Greg Hamilton
Sun 18
   to   
Sun 25
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: B3
Screening
Fly in fly out week at the Pebble Creek Hut
Maximum:8
Registered:8
Waiting List:6
Brian Sheffield
Sat 24
   to   
Sun 25
Instructional Program
Grade: B1
Members Only
2-days field session on the North Shore mountains, plus Virtual Classroom
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:1
Canada West Mountain School
Sat 24
   to   
Sat 24
Guided Instruction
Grade: B1
Members Only
1 field session on the North Shore mountains; 3-hrs Virtual Classroom; 2-hr in-person Zoom session
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Canada West Mountain School
Feb 2026
Sat 7
   to   
Sun 8
Instructional Program
Grade: B1
Members Only
2-days field session on the North Shore mountains, plus Virtual Classroom
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Canada West Mountain School
Sat 7
   to   
Sat 7
Instructional Program
Grade: B1
Members Only
1 field session on the North Shore mountains; 3-hrs Virtual Classroom; 2-hr in-person Zoom session
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Canada West Mountain School
Sat 21
   to   
Sun 22
Instructional Program
Grade: B1
Members Only
2-days field session on the North Shore mountains, plus Virtual Classroom
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Canada West Mountain School
Sat 21
   to   
Sat 21
Instructional Program
Grade: B1
Members Only
1 field session on the North Shore mountains; 3-hrs Virtual Classroom; 2-hr in-person Zoom session
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Canada West Mountain School
Mar 2026
Sat 7
   to   
Sun 8
Instructional Program
Grade: B1
Members Only
2-days field session on the North Shore mountains, plus Virtual Classroom
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Canada West Mountain School
Sat 7
   to   
Sat 7
Instructional Program
Grade: B1
Members Only
1 field session on the North Shore mountains; 3-hrs Virtual Classroom; 2-hr in-person Zoom session
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Canada West Mountain School
Sat 14
   to   
Sat 14
Instructional Program
Grade: B1
Members Only
1 field session on the North Shore mountains; 3-hrs Virtual Classroom; 2-hr in-person Zoom session
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Canada West Mountain School
Sat 21
   to   
Sat 21
Instructional Program
Grade: B1
Members Only
1 field session on the North Shore mountains; 3-hrs Virtual Classroom; 2-hr in-person Zoom session
Maximum:8
Registered:1
Waiting List:0
Canada West Mountain School
Apr 2026
Wed 1
   to   
Sat 25
Hiking
Grade: B3
Screening
Trek to the Mera Peak Base Camp with an opportunity to climb the peak.
Maximum:15
Registered:16
Waiting List:0
Brian Sheffield
May 2026
Sat 9
   to   
Sat 9
Trail Running
Grade: C1
Members Only
May 9, 2026 - 18K/35K - Trail Race in Squamish
Maximum:10
Registered:3
Waiting List:0
Shashi Shanbhag
Fri 15
   to   
Tue 19
Rock Climbing
Grade: C5
Members Only
Screening
Climbing trip to Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park near Pentiction
Dustin Stobbe
Aug 2026
Sun 16
   to   
Sun 16
Trail Running
Grade: C1
Members Only
Aug 15-16 - Squamish 50 - 23K, 50K, 50M, 50/50
Maximum:10
Registered:9
Waiting List:0
Shashi Shanbhag
Copyright © 2025 British Columbia Mountaineering Club