Browse News By Tag: announcement RSS2017-07-22T05:38:00+0000 “Building Begins on Kees and Claire Hut in Garibaldi Provincial Park” "I am very proud to announce as the President of the BCMC that the construction of the Spearhead Huts has started. The BCMC is one of 5 founding member groups that have developed this project and seen the vision of BC's first hut to hut system in this size of scope.  The Spearhead Huts will be an incredible accomplishment when completed that will be for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts.  I think it would be great if in the fall (Sept-Oct) time frame we could organise a full BCMC volunteer team to go up and help with the build.   Great news for the BCMC."  Wilson Edgar, BCMC President Whistler, BC: July 21, 2017 After 10 years, thousands of hours of volunteer time and extraordinary generosity of some amazing people, the first of the three huts in the Spearhead Huts system has received final approval from BC Parks and construction has begun. The Alpine Club of Canada – Whistler Section and the Spearhead Huts Society officially broke ground earlier this week with site preparation at the Kees and Claire Hut site located at Russet Lake. Excavation is underway to put in the foundations and if time permits, a grey water dispersion field this summer.  Construction of the hut structure will take place next summer, with the hut projected to open in January 2019. The two-phase schedule significantly improves the construction team's ability to react to changing weather conditions, snow pack variations, helicopter availability, and other variables to ensure a successful outcome. Hundreds of people and organization have donated time, energy and funds over these many years to help this 50-year-old dream become a reality. The ACC - Whistler Section and the Spearhead Huts Society are especially grateful to BC Parks and its staff for their support and hard work to make this project happen; to the Brenninkmeyer family for their incredible gift on behalf of Kees Brenninkmeyer and Claire Dixon; to the Brett ... Read more

]]>2017-07-22T05:38:00+0000The Spearhead Hut Committee will be having a press announcement on June 27th, at 11AM, at the Whistler library regarding the huts.  The mayor, many other dignitaries, as well as the press and TV will be in attendance.   The Whistler donation to the project and other donations will be announced at this event.   All of the up to date information regarding the new hut system will be made available to the public and the press.   All BCMC Members are encouraged and welcome to attend this event.  A BCMC presence at this event would be advantageous to the public image and profile of the club.

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