Information for Participants
News: June 18th, 2021 - BCMC COVID Guidelines
Normal Operations Resume for BCMC Trips up to a maximum of 50 Participants
Please follow all Provincial Health Guidelines
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021PREM0041-001155
Guided Courses Information: The BCMC Strongly Recommends that all Guided Course Participants verify the certifications of their Guided Instructors using the following link: https://www.acmg.ca/03public/members/memb_search.asp
Additionally, click here for an overview on ACMG Mountain Guides
If you're interested in becoming a BCMC Member, but are unsure what the club offers, then join as a Guest Member. You'll have 30 days to see what the BCMC is about and join club trips to meet others interested in hiking, snowshoeing, rock/ice climbing, skiing and/or mountaineering.
If you're already a BCMC member and looking for way to meet climbing and/or mountaineering partners for privately planned trips, then check out the club's members-only Partner List. Please note that member-organized 'private' trips are not monitored by the BCMC [British Columbia Mountaineering Club]. Hence it's the responsibility of each participant to assess the trip's potential risks and join at their own discretion.
For those BCMC members keen to organize club trips, there is a now 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, please visit the Membership Benefits page or email the BCMC Marketing Team.
Cancelled: the trip organizer cancelled the trip.
Pending: this trip is hidden pending approval.
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 |
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Jan 2022
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Sat 29 to Sun 30 |
Backcountry Skiing
 Grade: C3
 Screening
2 days of skiing at Watersprite, staying at the hut.
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Shane O'Donohoe | ||||||
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Sat 29 to Sat 29 |
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: B2
 Members Only
Screening
An easy jaunt up Zoa in the Coq.
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Greg Hamilton | ||||||
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Sat 29 to Sat 29 |
Snowshoeing
Grade: D3
Screening
Pemberton area; 2000m gain, bushwacking
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Alastair Ferries | ||||||
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Sat 29 to Sat 29 |
Guided Instruction
Grade: B4
Members Only
This comprehensive glacier and rescue course is a gold standard of the industry for mountaineers and alpine climbers.
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MountainSkills AcademyAdventures | ||||||
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Sat 29 to Sat 29 |
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: A1
Bring your gear, bring some snacks and warm drinks!
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Scott Baker | ||||||
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Sun 30 to Sun 30 |
Mountain Running
Grade: A1
Screening
Early morning trail run of the lower & upper Lynn Creek trails.
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Ayrton Farrell | ||||||
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Sun 30 to Sun 30 |
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: A2
Screening
Half-Day Skin Up and Ski Down Resort
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Ian Cowan | ||||||
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Mon 31 to Mon 31 |
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: B3
Screening
Fresh powder in Hollyburn Glades (hopefully)
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Scott Baker | ||||||
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Mon 31 to Mon 31 |
Other
Grade: D5
If tackling some of the 7 summits is on your list or just the journey and lead ups to prepare, this might be for you.
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Greg Viger |
Feb 2022
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Tue 1 to Tue 1 |
Volunteer Meeting
Grade: A1
Members Only
Monthly online meeting of the Executive Team plus others helping with special projects.
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Chris Ludwig | ||||||
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Wed 2 to Wed 2 |
Indoor Climbing
Grade: A5
An evening at Hive Heights
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Shannon Healy | ||||||
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Sat 5 to Sat 5 |
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: B3
Members Only
Screening
Laps around disease ridge into body bag bowl
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Christina Radeka | ||||||
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Sat 5 to Sun 6 |
Guided Instruction
Grade: B1
Members Only
Learn all there is to know about this extreme sport!
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MountainSkills AcademyAdventures | ||||||
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Tue 8 to Tue 8 |
Social
Grade: A1
Planning a trek in Garhwal Himalayas
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Kathleen Cheng | ||||||
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Fri 11 to Sun 13 |
Guided Instruction
Grade: B1
Members Only
Experience the best ski touring Whistler has to offer from the Kees and Claire backcountry hut
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MountainSkills AcademyAdventures | ||||||
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Sat 12 to Sat 19 |
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: B3
Screening
Backcountry skiing out of the North Creek Cabin
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Brian Sheffield | ||||||
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Sat 12 to Sun 13 |
Guided Instruction
Grade: B2
Members Only
Learn critical avalanche safety basics to get you out in the backcountry safely. AST-1 is required for many club trips.
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Canada West Mountain School | ||||||
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Sat 12 to Sun 13 |
Guided Instruction
Grade: B4
Members Only
This is a fast-paced course that takes backcountry uses to the next level.
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MountainSkills AcademyAdventures | ||||||
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Sat 19 to Sun 20 |
Guided Instruction
Grade: B2
Members Only
Learn critical avalanche safety basics to get you out in the backcountry safely. AST-1 is required for many club trips.
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Canada West Mountain School | ||||||
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Sat 19 to Mon 21 |
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: B3
Members Only
Screening
Family day weekend at Watersprite lake hut
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Youliana Tichelova | ||||||
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Sat 19 to Sat 19 |
Snowshoeing
Grade: C3
Screening
Harrison Lake area; 1,000m gain, bushwacking
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Alastair Ferries | ||||||
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Sun 20 to Sun 20 |
Hiking
Grade: A1
Screening
In person chance to connect & socialize for those interested in the 6.8S Group
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Greg Viger | ||||||
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Sat 26 to Sun 27 |
Snowshoeing
Grade: D3
Screening
Coquihalla area; two day trip
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Alastair Ferries | ||||||
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Sat 26 to Sun 27 |
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: B3
Members Only
Screening
Skiing the divide between Cerise and Casper Creek on the Duffy.
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Greg Hamilton | ||||||
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Sat 26 to Sun 27 |
Guided Instruction
Grade: B4
Members Only
Learn to be self-sufficient with our Winter Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel course.
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MountainSkills AcademyAdventures |
Mar 2022
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Fri 4 to Mon 7 |
Guided Instruction
Grade: B1
Members Only
Take your backcountry adventure to the next level!
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MountainSkills AcademyAdventures | ||||||
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Sat 5 to Sun 6 |
Guided Instruction
Grade: B1
Members Only
In this course, you will learn to recognize changing hazards, navigate with a map and compass and more!
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MountainSkills AcademyAdventures | ||||||
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Sun 6 to Sun 6 |
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: B3
Screening
Novice/Intermediate skiers looking to shred all sorts of off-piste snow
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Omar Elofir | ||||||
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Sat 12 to Sun 13 |
Guided Instruction
Grade: B2
Members Only
Learn critical avalanche safety basics to get you out in the backcountry safely. AST-1 is required for many club trips.
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Canada West Mountain School | ||||||
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Sat 12 to Sun 13 |
Guided Instruction
Grade: B2
Members Only
Learn critical avalanche safety basics to get you out in the backcountry safely. AST-1 is required for many club trips.
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Canada West Mountain School | ||||||
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Sat 12 to Sat 12 |
Snowshoeing
Grade: C3
Screening
steep bushwack near Jones Lake
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Alastair Ferries | ||||||
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Sun 13 to Thu 31 |
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: C4
Screening
A 5 star ski tour from Chamonix to Zermatt (Covid allowing)
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Brian Geary | ||||||
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Sat 19 to Sun 20 |
Guided Instruction
Grade: B4
Members Only
This is a fast-paced course that takes backcountry uses to the next level.
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MountainSkills AcademyAdventures | ||||||
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Fri 25 to Sun 27 |
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: C2
Members Only
Challenge yourself with a Spearhead Traverse ski tour in the backcountry of Whistler!
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MountainSkills AcademyAdventures | ||||||
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Sat 26 to Sat 26 |
Snowshoeing
Grade: D3
Screening
Anderson Lake area; 2,000m gain, bushwacking
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Alastair Ferries | ||||||
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Thu 31 to Mon 4 |
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: B3
Screening
4 days in the Eldorado Cabin, Heli-in/Ski-out
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Geoffrey Dosman |
Apr 2022
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Fri 8 to Sun 10 |
Backcountry Skiing
Grade: C2
Members Only
Screening
Challenge yourself with a Spearhead Traverse ski tour in the backcountry of Whistler!
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MountainSkills AcademyAdventures | ||||||
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Fri 15 to Fri 15 |
Guided Instruction
Grade: B4
Members Only
Designed to provide students with safe and reliable skills for confidence
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MountainSkills AcademyAdventures | ||||||
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Sat 16 to Sat 16 |
Snowshoeing
Grade: D3
Screening
Coquihalla; 2,000m gain, bushwacking
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Alastair Ferries | ||||||
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Sat 16 to Sat 16 |
Guided Instruction
Grade: B5
Members Only
Trad climbing, or traditional rock climbing, is the original style of rock climbing.
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MountainSkills AcademyAdventures | ||||||
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Sun 17 to Sun 17 |
Guided Instruction
Grade: B4
Members Only
Learn the technical aspects of a complex rope rescue.
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MountainSkills AcademyAdventures | ||||||
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Sat 23 to Sat 23 |
Snowshoeing
Grade: C3
Screening
Chehalis area; 1300m gain, bushwacking
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Alastair Ferries | ||||||
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Sat 23 to Sun 24 |
Guided Instruction
Grade: B4
Members Only
Learn the ultimate glacier travel and crevasse rescue safety skills.
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MountainSkills AcademyAdventures |
May 2022
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Sat 7 to Sat 7 |
Guided Instruction
Grade: B4
Members Only
Designed to provide students with safe and reliable skills for confidence
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MountainSkills AcademyAdventures | ||||||
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Sun 8 to Sun 8 |
Guided Instruction
Grade: B5
Members Only
Trad climbing, or traditional rock climbing, is the original style of rock climbing.
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MountainSkills AcademyAdventures | ||||||
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Sat 14 to Sat 14 |
Guided Instruction
Grade: B5
Members Only
Looking to move on from single-pitch and climb higher?
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MountainSkills AcademyAdventures | ||||||
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Sun 15 to Sun 15 |
Guided Instruction
Grade: B4
Members Only
Learn the technical aspects of a complex rope rescue.
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MountainSkills AcademyAdventures | ||||||
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Sat 21 to Sun 22 |
Guided Instruction
Grade: B4
Members Only
Learn the ultimate glacier travel and crevasse rescue safety skills.
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MountainSkills AcademyAdventures |
Jun 2022
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Fri 24 to Fri 8 |
Hiking
Grade: B2
Screening
Hiking across the French, Swiss (and Italian) Alps
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Ulrike Kestler |
Aug 2022
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Wed 3 to Sat 13 |
Scrambling
Grade: B2
Screening
Climb Mt Meru and Kilimanjaro, with après Safari
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Wayne Pattern |