Browse News By Period: 2013
The AGM for the Federation of Mountain Clubs will be held in Kamloops, June 7-9. All BCMC members are members of the FMCBC and welcome to attend.
Brian Wood is heading to Kilimanjaro in support of Alzheimer's BC, donate your items to a garage sale being run May 25-26, stop by to support a great cause and find some good deals.
Got a great project idea for the BCMC? We're seeking funding proposals for projects to help put the accumulated club resources to work.
BCMC volunteer Jake Stubbs has stepped forward to help give the BCMC yet another way to connect to our members and the wider community. Thanks Jake!
Vancouver Island Spine Trail Association (VISTA) has an opening for a self-directed, working Trail Boss to help construct a portion of the Vancouver Island Spine Trail.
Did you know that you can donate towards specific projects at BC Parks? An anonymous donor is doing just that, improvements being made to the Mamquam Trail are being funded through their donations.
A unique program offering from the BCMC. Get the opportunity to climb with an experienced rock climbing mentor to climb more challenging multi-pitch routes.
This is a great opportunity for club members to save on their equipment purchases. Sign up at https://bcmc.ca/m/events/view/1365740645
SFU researchers are looking for BCMC members to complete their BC Mountain Recreation Survey. Participation is encouraged to help them gather a broad, representative set of data.
Posted by BrittanyZ
Posted 08.04.2013 09:52
Category: Commentary
Tags: commitment trip organizer commentary
David Scanlon offers an anecdote on a frustrating topic for trip organizers: lack of commitment from trip participants.
A rally call from a BCMC member who is spearheading a new volunteer initiative, check it out on the forum!
The ‘Richmond Olympic Oval Climbing Wall’ offers all adult BCMC members a 30% discount on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-10 pm.
Intro to Outdoor Top Roping and Essential Rock Climbing Courses from the BCMC announced for May. Come check it out!
Posted by BrittanyZ
Posted 12.03.2013 10:01
Category: Notices
Tags: film banff radical reels spearhead
Thursday, March 14, 2013, 7:30 pm, Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, this year’s presentation of the most outrageous films from the 37th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival.
VOC Gear Swap Wednesday Night - UBC Campus - 6-7:30pm - Buy and Sell and Trade
Climbing Committee will meet in March (check the Trip List for day, time & location). They need a volunteer(s) to help members that want to organize hiking, scrambling or snowshoeing trips.
Check out the Outdoor Adventure show at Vancouver Convention Centre this weekend, March 2-3 and save $4 off an adult admission with this coupon from the BCMC.
Check out www.vimff.org for tickets and more details
Fred Beckey presents highlights of a lifetime in the mountains at the ACC monthly social. $5 min donation.
Free beer and pizza for current and aspiring trip organizers. Come learn about being a trip organizer, club resources, and suggested trip destinations.