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February 2017

Mon 6

2 hrs
BCMC Winter Ski Camp 2017 - Pre-Trip Session
This "prep" session is ONLY for those confirmed to attend the Winter Camp on the February long weekend.
Instructional Program
A1
Members Only
Organizer: Carina Graf
FULL
Max: 8
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

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: 16
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

January 2017

Sat 28

10 hrs
Avalanche Transceiver & Rescue Training
Full day transceiver and companion rescue training
Instructional Program
A1
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Winifred Swatschek
FULL
Max: 16
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 28

14 hrs
Introduction to Backcountry Skiing
A fun day for those who have never skied outside a resort and would like to pick up backcountry skiing this winter!
Instructional Program
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Steve Yun
OPEN
Max: 20
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 28

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
FULL
Max: 6
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Wed 25

5.5 hrs
Avalanche Transceiver Training for the Backcountry Ski Intro
Midweek evening transceiver training on Seymour for those registered in the Introduction to Backcountry Skiing.
Instructional Program
A1
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Winifred Swatschek
Cancelled

Sun 22

14 hrs
Intro to Multi-Pitch Ice Climbing
Take your ice climbing to the next level and learn the foundations of multi-pitch ice climbing
Instructional Program
B5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
OPEN
Max: 8
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 21

14 hrs
Intro to Mixed Ice Climbing
Take your ice climbing to the next level and learn the foundations of mixed (rock and ice) climbing
Instructional Program
B5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
OPEN
Max: 8
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 21

2 day
Introduction to Leading on Ice
Two-day course on Leading on Ice
Instructional Program
B5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Jeremy Thom
Cancelled

Sat 21

16 hrs
Introduction to Backcountry Skiing
A fun day for those who have never skied outside a resort and would like to pick up backcountry skiing this winter!
Instructional Program
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Lisa Quattrocchi
OPEN
Max: 20
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Thu 19

5.5 hrs
Avalanche Transceiver Training for the Backcountry Ski Intro
Midweek evening transceiver training on Seymour for those registered in the Introduction to Backcountry Skiing.
Instructional Program
A1
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Winifred Swatschek
OPEN
Max: 16
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 14

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
OPEN
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 14

16 hrs
Introduction to Backcountry Skiing
A fun day for those who have never skied outside a resort and would like to pick up backcountry skiing this winter!
Instructional Program
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Lisa Quattrocchi
OPEN
Max: 99
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Tue 10

1.3 hr
Intro to Backcountry Skiing Pre-Trip Session
A *must attend* pre-trip info session for participants in Jan 14th or 21st Intro to Backcountry Skiing courses.
Instructional Program
A1
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Lisa Quattrocchi
OPEN
Max: 99
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 7

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
FULL
Max: 16
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 7

2 day
Introduction to Ice Climbing
Two-day course on basic ice climbing safety and technique
Instructional Program
B5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Jeremy Thom
FULL
Max: 7
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

December 2016

Sat 3

17 hrs
Ice Climbing Technique Improvement
This course is focused on improving and refining ice climbing techniques for those with some previous experience.
Instructional Program
C5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Jeremy Thom
Cancelled

November 2016

Sat 19

16 hrs
Introduction to Ice Climbing
An early season one-day course on basic ice climbing safety and top-roping techniques.
Instructional Program
C5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Jeremy Thom
FULL
Max: 7
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sun 6

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: 17
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sun 6

16 hrs
Introduction to Ice Climbing
An early season one-day course on basic ice climbing safety and top-roping techniques.
Instructional Program
C5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Jeremy Thom
OPEN
Max: 7
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 5

10 hrs
Anchoring Foundations
This is a 1-day course covering anchoring fundamentals.
Instructional Program
B1
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Winifred Swatschek
OPEN
Max: 17
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Fri 4

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
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
FULL
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

October 2016

Sat 29

2 day
Mountain Navigation (special club price)
2 day course on navigating alpine terrain
Instructional Program
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
OPEN
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 22

8 hrs
Mountain Weather (special club price)
1 day course covering the essential skills for planning for and managing mountain weather
Instructional Program
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
OPEN
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

September 2016

Mon 19

6 days
Alpine Skills Week - 50% off!
6 intensive days of alpine skills
Instructional Program
C5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
OPEN
Max: 3
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0