Browse News By Period: 2020 RSS2020-09-26T00:22:00+0000 BCMC Short Film Contest - The challenge is on! Exploring means more than just climbing the highest mountain, it also means being creative, innovative and resilient. With this in mind BC Mountaineering Club invites you to participate in a short film contest. We are looking for up to 10 minute creations under the theme: "2020 Summer Adventure COVID Style". Let us celebrate the everyday mountaineer amidst COVID-19 restrictions!   Contest criteria Open to BCMC members only Each contestant may submit only one entry Any still images and film clips that are part of the film must be original The images and film clips can be shot with a smart phone, digital camera, action camera, or any handheld video devices The length of the film must be no longer than 10 minute The competition opens today and deadline for submissions is November 30, 2020 at 11.00PM. Below is an overview of the judging criteria.  To submit a short film click on the following link:  https://bcmc.ca/m/videocontest/home/ Judging criteria Relevance to BCMC Originality Story and message Entertainment and impact Structure and quality Prizes First prize: 200 Dollar MEC gift certificate. Two 2nd prizes: 100 Dollars each, MEC gift certificates Four 3rd prizes: 50 Dollars each, MEC gift certificates Questions about this competition: Feel free to contact Kathleen Cheng, BCMC's Socials Coordinator on kathlcheng@gmail.com   Time to get creative!   Cheers, Kathleen Cheng, BCMC's Socials Coordinator ... Read more

]]>2020-09-26T00:22:00+0000We hope that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy during these times, and hope that you are enjoying the outdoors safely and responsibly as BC opens up!Thank you all for your patience and understanding as we all work towards adjusting our normal standards and expectations to reflect the COVID-19 health authority recommendations. Rest assured, the Board and other volunteers are meeting frequently to monitor and adjust our operating model during these unprecedented times. Our top priority is to operate in a safe manner for volunteers, members, participants and communities. Revised BCMC Guidelines (Phase 3) will soon be published (anticipated date June 4). We encourage everyone to review those guidelines, and to continue to participate in events that are best suited to your personal preference and comfort levels. Meanwhile, we want to hear from you. We would like your feedback and perspectives on club operations and what you would like to see in the coming months from the BCMC.Thank you.... play safe, stay safe. Take the survey... Read more

]]>2020-06-02T22:12:00+0000 After many years, we are pleased to bring back the BCMC Newsletter.  A huge thank you to our new and talented editor Alex Piros for making this happen. The Newsletter can be viewed and downloaded here:   https://bcmc.ca/bcmc/newsletters/Vol14No1.pdf If you have content for our upcoming quarterly BCMC Newsletters, please submit them to or contact:  editor@bcmc.ca

]]>2020-04-18T21:03:00+0000Important AnnouncementDue to the ongoing escalation of the Covid-19 situation, the BCMC is temporarily cancelling all Trips, Courses, Workshops and Events. Please continue to check the BCMC Website (bcmc.ca) for updates as to when BCMC Events, Trips, Courses and Cabin Bookings may resume. The BCMC Board of Directors extends their wishes to our members (and non-members) to remain healthy and to follow the BC Government guidelines around social interactions and precautions to avoid the spread of COVID 19. Best to all in these uncertain times, Chris Ludwig - BCMC President

]]>2020-03-18T20:21:00+0000March 18th, 2020 - Due to the Covid 19 Situation, all BCMC Cabins Are ClosedWatersprite Lake Cabin Emergency Access/Bookings Only: Click Here At this time, the BCMC will be offering full refunds to those affected.  Alternatively, those booking BCMC Cabins may elect to donate their booking fee to the BCMC. 

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