Browse News By Period: 2012
New BCMC archival photos now online, with thanks to the North Vancouver Archives: http://www.northvanmuseum.ca/collections8.htm
New options added to website to fine tune upcoming trip emails.
An area of particular concern in the current draft is the plan to continue to allow heli-skiing within the park, in the same area as the new proposed hut system. Comment while you still can.
A holiday greeting from the BCMC.
Free one-day instructional program for those who would like to learn the basics of backcountry skiing. Offered Sunday Dec 30, Saturday Jan 5, and Saturday Jan 26
We are still looking for interested individuals for the 3 open positions on the Executive Committee (Membership, Socials, and Programs).
Continuing BCMC members received a one-time renewal grace period in 2012 as we transitioned to rolling memberships. This grace period ends December 15, all memberships not renewed by then are expired.
A proposal by Past President David Scanlon to build a new backcountry BCMC cabin on the Watersprite Lake tenure.
Some batches of Wild Country Helium biners manufactured after July 15 this year are subject to a recall issued today. See link for more details.
The BC Mountaineering club now has a Facebook page! Check us out at http://www.facebook.com/BCMountaineeringClub
John Baldwin offers commentary on the Draft Garibaldi Park Management Plan Amendment, focusing on concerns around heli-skiing in the park. Public comment due: January 10, 2013. See page for details.
Welcome Helena Jonsson to the world, born November 20th at a healthy 54cm and 4.2kg. Congratulations to Waldemar and Joni on their firstborn!
Garibaldi Management Plan Amendment Open House
Monday, November 26, Robson Square - Room C-150, Vancouver, 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
A special thanks to all the climbers that helped clean-up Marble Canyon after the fires! Click to see details of current anchor states at Marble Canyon.
Friends of Garibaldi Park Society aims to do more than improve hiking trails, a new article from the Straight on the FOGPS, featuring details of the September work parties.
Next Social: November 13, 2012. 7:30pm - Venue: ANZA Club at 3 West 8th Ave.
Details: MEC Vancouver store, 130 W. Broadway / Wed, Nov 7th (7 - 9 pm). Please RSVP promptly via e-mail to Cynthia Montemayor .
Whistler Olympic Park is reducing fees for backcountry users for winter 2012/2013. Day tickets for backcountry users have been eliminated and replaced with a $10 per car parking fee.
Interested in trying out ice climbing? Werner is once again running his beginner friendly ice climbing trips to the Mt Baker Seracs this September.
David Scanlon is running a climb/work camp into the North Creek Cabin from Aug 25 - Sept 3.