Browse News By Period: 2018 RSS2018-10-27T23:16:00+0000 NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING to be held on November 13th at 7:30pm at the ANZA Club, 3 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. BCMC 2018 AGM Agenda – November 13th, 2018 1.    Elect a chair, if required (Wilson Edgar, President)  2.    Determine that there is quorum (Membership Desk) 3.    Adopt rules of order (Robert’s Rules)  4.    Approve the agenda 5.    Approval of the Minutes of the 2017 BCMC AGM and any intervening general meetings (No Intervening Meetings) 6.    Consideration of the report of the Board on its activities and decisions since the last AGM 7.    Presentation of (Receive) the financial statements for the previous 2017 financial year 8.    Elect directors (See Appendix a.) 9.  Business arising out the financial statements, the auditor’s report, the report of the Board, and any matter about which notice has been given in the notice of the meeting 10.                Adjournment.   Appendix a. Ordinary Resolution:  The Number of Directors for the 2018-2019 Board of Directors will be set at a maximum of 17. The current list of BCMC Members running for volunteer Executive Committee (a.k.a. Board of Directors) positions for the term of November 13th, 2018 to November 12th, 2019 are: Positions Requiring a Dedicated Vote: PRESIDENT: Chris LudwigVICE- PRESIDENT:  Paul OlynekSECRETARY:  Rosemary CoupeTREASURER:  Mohammad Pahrbod Positions Collectively Voted on: TRIPS:  Wayne PatternHIKING:  Michelle RoyCOURSES:  Oudina CherfiCAMPS: Neil CurtisEQUIPMENT:  Winifred SwatschekCOMMUNICATIONS: VacantFUNDRAISING:  Joe JonesSOCIALS:  Susanne Postill and Terry Wong (co-chairs)MEMBERSHIPS:  Paul OlynekCABINS AND TRAILS:  Paul KubikEDITOR:  Bill MaurerRECREATION AND CONSERVATION:  Brian Wood Position not requiring a vote:  PAST-PRESIDENT: David Scanlon Please note that the BCMC Constitution limits the number of club members who can serve on the Board of Directors (a.k.a. Executive Committee) to no more than 17.   We are still looking for an enthusia... Read more

]]>2018-10-27T23:16:00+0000 The Spearhead Huts Après Celebration   When: Sun, 25 November 2018 Where: BrewHouse Upper Mezzanine 4355 Blackcomb Way Whistler, BC V0N 1B4 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM PST   https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/spearhead-huts-apres-2018-tickets-51447846895   Join us on Whistler's opening weekend for a fundraising social to support the Spearhead Huts Society! Meet the Spearhead Huts team and MC Mike Douglas for the second annual Spearhead Huts Après Celebration, hosted by the Mark James Group. Enjoy bevies and bites while supporting the 2019 opening of the Kees and Claire Hut, the first hut in Spearhead’s hut-to-hut traverse in Whistler’s backyard. Come celebrate our exciting progress and recognize volunteers who have gone above and beyond!   DETAILS: Tickets: $75 includes event entry, two drinks, appetizers and a fun evening. Support the project and get excited for the winter season. A portion of the ticket price may be eligible for a tax receipt. Program: Silent Auction | Social | Project Updates and Volunteer Recognition   Timing: Doors 3:30 pm. Program 4-6 pm. ... Read more

]]>2018-10-25T19:14:00+0000 We are extremely pleased to announce the creation and launch of our first formal nomination form and system for the upcoming November AGM Elections/Board Positions.  The form also allows for any member to submit and express their interest to volunteer for this wonderful club in any way of their choosing.  This year, the BCMC BOD has decided to expand next year's board from 9 to 17 directors, which is now supported under the new 2017 BCMC constitution (this motion will be made at the November AGM).  Our club is growing, and simply put, the current board of 9 is not enough to keep up with the needs of the club and to avoid director and volunteer burnout. Our new Nomination Form is live for all members here. https://backcountrybc.ca/club-private/bcmc-2018-executive-nomination-form Director Position submission close date:  October 26th, 2018.  Note that all submissions are vetted collectively by the current BCMC Board of Directors. Chris Ludwig - BCMC Vice-President

]]>2018-10-14T19:12:00+0000 Save the Date: The Spearhead Huts Après 2018 Save the Date on Whistler’s opening weekend for the second annual Spearhead Huts Après Event. Hosted by the Mark James Group, enjoy bevies, bites, a project update and a silent auction – all in support of the 2019 opening of the Kees and Claire Hut. The hut, due to open next spring, will be the first in the Spearhead Huts Society's hut-to-hut traverse in Whistler's backyard.   Date: Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 3:30 – 6:00 PM Location: Brewhouse, Whistler   More details and how to purchase tickets coming soon!

]]>2018-10-14T19:09:00+0000It's that time of year - the 2018 Fall Series will be kicking off on October 15 with 6 amazing shows over 5 nights at the Centennial Theatre and Rio Theatre! Catch some of most highly anticipated mountain films - including Free Solo, The Dawn Wall, This Mountain Life and The Condor & The Eagle. Be inspired by our guest speaker line-up - legendary mountaineer Doug Scott, freeride mountain biker Darren Berrecloth, and more. Share this sneak peek with your friends and get ready for an adventure filled Fall Series. Tickets go on sale THIS Mon, Sept 24! And more great news - we are doing a two-part Fall Series this year which means even more environmental, ski, climbing and mountain adventure shows. The second part of the Fall Series will be held from November 13-18 - the November program will be released in October. https://vimff.org/program/

]]>2018-09-23T03:59:00+0000 CLUB LAUNCHES PLATFORM FOR B.C. BACKCOUNTRY ADVOCACY VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 2, 2018 -- The British Columbia Mountaineering Club (BCMC) is proud to launch the BackcountryBC website, British Columbia's first grassroots provincial advocacy platform for non-motorized backcountry recreation and conservation. "We believe that the public has a right to access the wild areas of our province without obstruction by commercial operations or government agencies," says Chris Ludwig, creator of BackcountryBC and BCMC vice president. "We are thrilled to offer a new platform that gives people a say about what happens in their own backyards." The platform is a free online space for backcountry users to discuss issues, and advocate for improved access, more and better trails, and stronger protection for wilderness areas. It is a virtual library for provincial documents and includes a provincial trail database, GPS coordinates, and trip planning tools. "Spaces like BackcountryBC are important because they create an open place for all of us to have a dialogue and come together to create a shared vision for the use and protection of our backcountry," says Julian DeSchutter, Chasing Sunrise co-founder. "This dialogue is important because it makes sure that we are thinking about our wilderness both for today’s use and for future generation's use. The backcountry has many stakeholders and done right, I believe Backcountry BC can create a positive space to bring those interests to the table properly." Built and maintained entirely by volunteers, BackcountryBC welcomes all opinions and only asks that contributors are forthcoming with their identity when interacting with this online community as to encourage meaningful dialogue and real outcomes. "The province has needed an open advocacy platform for a very long time, so this marks a promising new chapter for backcountry advocacy in B.C. that we are proud to be a part of," says Ludwig. To experience the new platform, v... Read more

]]>2018-05-06T17:56:00+0000 It is with great excitement that the 2018 summer Trail building Season has arrived And we (I) have great plans and ambitions for this year!  Yes ladies and gentlemen, it will be time to start your chainsaw, brush cutter and drilling engines again and make some serious noise in the woods. Watersprite Lake Trail Construction Round 2 is posted here:   https://bcmc.ca/m/events/view/1527547811 Sign up today to join our enthusiastic trail crew, learn some skills, build some boardwalk and make a difference!

]]>2018-04-28T21:20:00+0000Whistler Blackcomb To Donate Backcountry Ticket Proceeds To Spearhead Huts We are thrilled to announce that from now until the end of their winter operating season (May 21 2018), Whistler Blackcomb has committed to donate 100% of backcountry lift ticket proceeds to the Spearhead Huts Project. Last season during the same time period there was approximately $25000 worth of backcountry ticket sales, and we look forward to further boosting that number this year with everyone’s help.  This is a superb way to enjoy a day of lift accessed ski touring this spring and directly contribute to the Spearhead Huts Project at the same time – without an extra cost to you.  Spread the word throughout the mountain community, come up for some awesome lift-accessed spring ski touring, and you will all be helping this ambitious hut project become a reality.  From Whistler Blackcomb’s website, they note: BACKCOUNTRY TICKETS Price: $61.95 (tax included). Availability of backcountry tickets is assessed daily by Ski Patrol. Proper gear is required to purchase ticket: avalanche transceiver and demonstrated ability to use it, probe, shovel, skins or snowshoes, cell phone. Tickets are sold for a specific lift set to reach the backcountry access points and cannot be used on other lifts. Guests must sign the Backcountry Access Agreement.

]]>2018-04-16T20:56:00+0000Spearhead Hut Society is preparing for a busy spring and summer construction plan to complete their Kees hut near Russet Lake. The BCMC is a founding member and partner of this multi-million dollar world class project.  They have prepared a detail schedule and sign-up sheet for volunteers:  http://www.spearheadhuts.org/how-you-can-help/volunteer-sign-up/ Sign up now for this once-in-a lifetime opportunity and help make this incredible project and opportunity become a reality. Summer 2017 Construction Slideshow - Spearhead Huts from Spearhead Huts on Vimeo.

]]>2018-03-09T03:06:00+0000 Stand Up for Parks Photo Contest   BC's parks are suffering from over a decade of chronic underfunding. We have the biggest provincial parks system in the country, but among the worst funded. Join in the fight for our parks!   BCMC has partnered with the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - BC Chapter (CPAWS-BC)  to protect our shared values of strong and healthy provincial parks, and manage to preserve both ecological and recreation values.   Let's stand up for our parks and help bring attention to the campaign to improve our provincial parks by posting amazing photos from our favorite areas in BC parks!   Contest Rules:   1. Follow @cpawsbc and @bcmountaineeringclub   2. Sign the petition at standupforparks.ca   3. Share a photo telling us why YOU #StandUpForParks   The fine print: Contest takes place January 12 - February 12. Prizes with be rewarded to both best photo & random draw. 1 entry/day on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. You must use #StandUpForParks, follow both accounts and have your profile public to be entered.    Good Luck!   Take part in the Day of Action to Stand Up for Parks!   WHEN: February 3rd   WHY: The BC budget is coming out soon, making this a critical time to reach the politicians. They need to hear that people care about our parks!   WHAT: Across the province, groups are heading out into parks to show our politicians that we want them to get the resources they desperately need.    HOW: Head out into your local park on Feb. 3. Bring the petition, send tweets to politicians, take photos and post them on your favorite social media site. We'll be building up momentum over the next few weeks, check out the action toolkit for information on writing to your local paper,  calling your MLA, or sending messages through social media to #StandUpForParks!   More info: StandUpForParks.ca   CPAWS has been working to protect our public lands for over 50 years and has helped protect over 400,000 square kilo... Read more

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