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May 2017

Sat 13

7 hrs
Rock Rescue (special price)
UPDATE: this will be a regular rock rescue course, no previous Rock Rescue knowledge required
Instructional Program
B5
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
OPEN
Max: 99
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 13

14 hrs
Intro to Sport Climbing
LAST MINUTE SPOTS AVAILABLE: $99 (reg $145)
Instructional Program
B5
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
OPEN
Max: 99
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Tue 9

1.4 hr
How to Organize BCMC Trips
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips (from 6-7pm, before BCMC Social).
Instructional Program
A0
Members Only
Organizer: Paul Olynek
OPEN
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sun 7

12 hrs
2017 Intro to Mountaineering - outdoor #1
The first outdoor session, designed to cover basic mountaineering techniques in a reasonably safe setting.
Instructional Program
C4
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Winifred Swatschek
FULL
Max: 20
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Thu 4

3 hrs
A Workshop on using GPS Devices and Bivouac.com (Repeat)
A Workshop on GPS Devices and Bivouac.com
Instructional Program
A0
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Chris Ludwig
OPEN
Max: 14
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

April 2017

Mon 24

4 hrs
2017 Intro to Mountaineering - prep session
Session one... mid-week evening indoor meeting
Instructional Program
C4
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Winifred Swatschek
FULL
Max: 20
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Tue 11

1 hr
How to Organize BCMC Trips
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips (from 6-7pm, before BCMC Social).
Instructional Program
A0
Members Only
Organizer: Paul Olynek
OPEN
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Fri 7

4 days
Introduction to Mountaineering - course registration
Series of sessions with two overnight trips, the training spaced over a few weekends to allow time to absorb info.
Instructional Program
C4
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Winifred Swatschek
FULL
Max: 20
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Fri 7

2 days
Wilderness and Remote First Aid (20 hr)
The course is intended for BCMC members who wish to be better prepared for dealing with injuries outdoors.
Instructional Program
B1
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
OPEN
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Thu 6

3 hrs
A Workshop on using GPS Devices and Bivouac.com
A Workshop on GPS Devices and Bivouac.com
Instructional Program
A0
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Chris Ludwig
OPEN
Max: 14
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

March 2017

Sat 18

2 day
AST-2 - "No Frills" - Weekend 2 of 2
AST-2 Course... second of two weekends. Register via the first weekend (March 11/12) listing.
Instructional Program
B3
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
Cancelled

Fri 17

4 days
AST-2 for Snowshoers/Mountaineers
AST-2 Advanced Avalanche Skills Course, March 17-20
Instructional Program
B3
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
OPEN
Max: 6
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Tue 14

1 hr
How to Organize BCMC Trips
1hr info session for members wanting to start/improve organizing club trips (from 6-7pm, before BCMC Social).
Instructional Program
A0
Members Only
Organizer: Paul Olynek
FULL
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 11

2 day
Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Course
Course for those with ski touring experience looking to gain glacier travel & companion rescue skills.
Instructional Program
B3
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
FULL
Max: 8
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 11

2 day
AST-2 - "No Frills" - Weekend 1 of 2
AST-2 Advanced Avalanche Skills Course, February March 11/12 and 18/19
Instructional Program
B3
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
Cancelled

Sat 4

2 day
AST-1 Avalanche Skills Training
Learn critical avalanche basics to get you out in the backcountry safely. AST-1 is required for many club trips.
Instructional Program
B2
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
OPEN
Max: 8
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 4

2 day
*ONE SPOT AVAILABLE* Intro to Multi-Day Ski Mountaineering
Course for those with ski touring experience looking to try multi-day ski mountaineering
Instructional Program
B3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
OPEN
Max: 8
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

February 2017

Sat 25

2 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
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
OPEN
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 25

2 day
Snow Shelter Workshop
Though we'll mostly focus on building moderately large igloos, we'll also consider how to build emergency shelters
Instructional Program
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Lisa Quattrocchi
OPEN
Max: 20
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 18

2 day
Intro to Ice Climbing
Learn the basics of ice climbing with an ACMG guide
Instructional Program
B5
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
Cancelled

Sat 18

2 day
Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Course
Course for those with ski touring experience looking to gain glacier travel & companion rescue skills.
Instructional Program
B3
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
FULL
Max: 16
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 18

2 day
AST-2 - "No Frills" - Weekend 2 of 2
AST-2 Course... second of two weekends. Register via the first weekend (February 11,12) listing.
Instructional Program
B3
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
FULL
Max: 8
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Tue 14

1.8 hr
Snow Shelter Workshop - Pre-Trip Session
This "prep" session is ONLY for those confirmed to attend the Snow Shelter Workshop on February 25/26 weekend.
Instructional Program
A1
Members Only
Organizer: Lisa Quattrocchi
OPEN
Max: 20
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 11

3 days
BCMC Winter Ski Camp 2017
Winter Ski Camp at the Watersprite Lake Hut that will include workshops for learning new skills.
Instructional Program
B2/3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Claire Tallon
FULL
Max: 8
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 11

2 day
AST-2 - "No Frills" - Weekend 1 of 2
AST-2 Advanced Avalanche Skills Course, February 11, 12 and 18, 19
Instructional Program
B3
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
FULL
Max: 8
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0