Summer Get Together

Aug 15, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Aug 15, 2023 - 9:00 PM

Organizer Info

Kathleen Cheng

Meeting Point

John Hendry Park (Trout Lake), by Lakewood Avenue and East 19th Avenue entrance

Trip Details

Grade:
A1
Category:
Other
Requirements:
  • Screening
  • Members Only
Max Participants:20

Trip Description

Summer Get Together & Blessing of the Ice Axes

 

Come one; come all; come enjoy an evening with other fellow BCMC Members.

  -  Meet the BCMC Board of Directors;

  -  Meet new members;

 -   Re-acquaint with members you have not seen for awhile;

 -  Share your adventurous experiences

 

Given the prevailing religious attitudes of the original guides of the Chamonix valley, there was a long-standing tradition (since 1821) that local priests would bless the equipment before guides attempted Mont Blanc. The ceremony remains part of the annual Fete des Guides each year in August.

 

(Rabbi) Philip Gibbs, BCMC Board Director, a duly ordained member of the clergy, will lead a blessing of equipment at the Get Together. While our ritual will be short and simpler than those of our 18th century predecessors, it will be a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our accomplishments from the past year, goals for next year, and the many uncontrollable factors we face when we go into the mountains.

Bring any mountaineering equipment you want to be blessed.  As it's 2023, and we're still doing it for the 'gram, please think about what will lead to the funniest photos.

If you are also a religious leader and want to take part, please reach out to Philip at philipwgibbs@gmail.com

 

Where: John Hendry Park (Trout Lake), by Lakewood Avenue and East 19th Avenue entrance, (see website front page for location, marked ‘X’)

When: Tuesday, Aug 15th, 2023; 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

RSVP: by Aug 7th.  

 There is no limit to the number of participants; but you need to sign up for the event. 

Bring your own food and drinks; we will provide desserts and fruits. 

Bring your own chair.

You are welcome to bring games, stories, blankets, chairs, or anything else that will provide you with a comfortable experience when mingling with fellow BCMC members

 

If you have questions regarding the “get together”, please email Kathleen at  kathlcheng@gmail.com

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Glenn Woodsworth
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Vasco Castela
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Steve Grant
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David Scanlon
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