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April 2016

Sat 2

2 day
Snow Shelter Workshop *FULL*
Learn to build snow shelters, then test them out in the backcountry!
Instructional Program
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Brian J Wood
FULL
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

March 2016

Thu 31

2.3 hrs
Snow Shelter Workshop - Pre-Trip Session *FULL*
This "prep" session is ONLY for those confirmed to attend the Snow Shelter Workshop on April 2/3 weekend.
Instructional Program
A1
Members Only
Organizer: Brian J Wood
FULL
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Tue 8

1.3 hr
How to Add/Manage Club Trips Online
A 1hr info session for Trip Organizers wanting to learn more about the online options for organizing club trips.
Instructional Program
A0
Members Only
Organizer: Paul Olynek
OPEN
Max: 9
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

February 2016

Fri 26

2 days
Wilderness and Remote First Aid (20 hr) *COURSE FULL*
Too late to sign up for this one - sorry! Course materials have been ordered
Instructional Program
B1
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
FULL
Max: 19
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Tue 9

1 hr
How to Organize BCMC Trips
A 1hr info session for ANY MEMBERS who would like to start organizing club trips (6-7pm, before club Social).
Instructional Program
A0
Members Only
Organizer: Paul Olynek
OPEN
Max: 20
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 6

1 day
Intro to Multi-Day Ski Mountaineering
This course for club members wanting to learn more about technical multi-day alpine routes on skis/splitboards
Instructional Program
B3/4
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Robert Simzer
FULL
Max: 6
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

January 2016

Sat 30

14 hrs
Introduction to Backcountry Skiing
Participants must also attend pre-trip information session on January 12 at 6:00 pm
Instructional Program
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Lisa Quattrocchi
FULL
Max: 20
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 30

2 day
AST-2 - "No Frills" - Weekend 2 of 2
AST-2 Course... second of two weekends. Register via the first weekend (January 23, 24) listing.
Instructional Program
B3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Robert Simzer
OPEN
Max: 8
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Mon 25

2 hrs
A Workshop on using GPS Devices and Bivouac.com
A Workshop on GPS Devices and Bivouac.com
Instructional Program
A1
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Chris Ludwig
OPEN
Max: 11
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 23

1 day
Introduction to Leading on Ice (Ice Climbing) *FULL*
Two-day course on Leading on Ice
Instructional Program
B5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Robert Simzer
FULL
Max: 5
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 23

2 day
AST-2 - "No Frills" - Weekend 1 of 2
AST-2 Advanced Avalanche Skills Course, January 23, 24 and January 30, 31
Instructional Program
B3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Robert Simzer
OPEN
Max: 8
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sun 17

14 hrs
Avalanche Transceiver & Rescue Training
Full day transceiver and companion rescue training
Instructional Program
A1
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Winifred Swatschek
OPEN
Max: 14
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 16

2 day
Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Course GROUP-2 *FULL*
Course for those with ski touring experience looking to gain glacier travel & companion rescue skills.
Instructional Program
B3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Robert Simzer
FULL
Max: 6
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 16

1 day
Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Course GROUP-1 *FULL*
Course for those with ski touring experience looking to gain glacier travel & companion rescue skills.
Instructional Program
B3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Robert Simzer
FULL
Max: 6
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 16

14 hrs
Introduction to Backcountry Skiing
Participants must also attend pre-trip information session on January 12 at 6:00 pm
Instructional Program
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Lisa Quattrocchi
OPEN
Max: 20
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Fri 15

4 hrs
Companion Rescue Refresher - Whistler
Companion rescue skills refresher with MSAA.
Instructional Program
A-B2
Members Only
Organizer: Teresa Yau
OPEN
Max: 20
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Tue 12

3 hrs
Intro to Backcountry Skiing Pre-Trip Session
A *must attend* pre-trip info session for participants in Jan 16th or 30th Intro to Backcountry Skiing courses.
Instructional Program
A1
Members Only
Organizer: Lisa Quattrocchi
OPEN
Max: 99
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 9

2 day
Introduction to Ice Climbing
Two-day course on basic ice climbing safety and technique
Instructional Program
B5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Robert Simzer
FULL
Max: 5
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

December 2015

Tue 8

1 hr
How to Organize Trips
An info session for ANY MEMBERS who would like to start organizing club trips
Instructional Program
A0
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
OPEN
Max: 20
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Fri 4

11.5 hrs
Companion Rescue Refresher - Whistler
Last minute companion rescue skills refresher with MSAA and a few turns down the resort!
Instructional Program
A-B2
Members Only
Organizer: Teresa Yau
OPEN
Max: 20
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

November 2015

Sun 15

14 hrs
Basic Rescue Haul Systems (Sunday)
This is a 1-day course covering simple 3:1 and complex 5:1 haul systems for rescuing climbing partners.
Instructional Program
B1
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Winifred Swatschek
OPEN
Max: 14
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 14

10 hrs
Basic Rescue Haul Systems (Saturday)
This is a 1-day course covering simple 3:1 and complex 5:1 haul systems for rescuing climbing partners.
Instructional Program
B1
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Winifred Swatschek
OPEN
Max: 11
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

October 2015

Tue 13

14 hrs
How to Organize Trips
An info session for ANY MEMBERS who would like to start organizing club trips
Instructional Program
A0
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
OPEN
Max: 20
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 3

11 hrs
Intro Multi-Pitch Climbing - Altn Day 2 (FULL)
Alternate Day-2 for learning essential skills for safe & efficient multi-pitch climbing & rappelling in Squamish.
Instructional Program
A5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Paul Olynek
FULL
Max: 3
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

August 2015

Sun 23

11 hrs
Intro Multi-Pitch Climbing - Day 2 of 2
Second day for learning essential skills for safe and efficient multi-pitch climbing and rappelling in Squamish.
Instructional Program
A5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Paul Olynek
OPEN
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0