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November 2016

Fri 11

3 days
Watersprite Lake Cabin (Nov. 11-13)
Hike to Watersprite Lake for the November long-weekend to work with others to finish the new BCMC Cabin.
Backpacking Trip
Class 1
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Paul Olynek
FULL
Max: 11
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Fri 11

15 hrs
New Watersprite Lake Trail Bridge Construction
Watersprite Lake Trail Construction - The Taming of Skullhead Creek
Trail Clearing
A1
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Chris Ludwig
OPEN
Max: 99
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Thu 10

7 hrs
Reel Rock 11 (Squamish)
Attend the Reel Rock 11 at The Knotty Burl
Social
A0
Members Only
Organizer: Marc dEntremont
OPEN
Max: 99
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Tue 8

2 hrs
November BCMC Social Presentation
BCMC Social presentation: Ski Traverses in the Central European Alps. Open to adult BCMC Members and Guests.
Social
A0
Members Only
Organizer: BCMC Executive
OPEN
Max: 99
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Tue 8

0.5 hrs
BCMC Annual General Meeting
The Nov 8th BCMC Annual General Meeting includes discussion and voting on important club issues.
Presentation
A1
Members Only
Organizer: BCMC Executive
OPEN
Max: 99
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Tue 8

2 hrs
Hike BCMC Trail (@ your own pace)
Rating: Intermediate Time: (1-1.5 hrs) Distance: 3.3 km (one way) Elevation: 853 meters Grade: 25.8%
Hiking
A1
Members Only
Organizer: Adam Gomes
OPEN
Max: 7
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Tue 8

3 hrs
Indoor Climbing - Cliffhanger (12pm Tuesday)
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger. It probably will not be busy so we can get some lead-climbing in :-)
Indoor Climbing
A5
Members Only
Organizer: Paul Olynek
OPEN
Max: 10
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

Fri 4

4 hrs
Indoor Climbing - Cliffhanger (10am Friday)
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger. It probably will not be busy so we can get some lead-climbing in :-)
Indoor Climbing
A5
Members Only
Organizer: Paul Olynek
OPEN
Max: 10
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Fri 4

13 hrs
Black Tusk ski tour
Ski to the Black tusk area to get some turns.
Backcountry Skiing
C3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Manouane Deschenes
OPEN
Max: 6
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Thu 3

4 hrs
Bouldering at the Hive
Bouldering at the Hive Vancouver
Indoor Climbing
Class 3
Members Only
Organizer: Guillaume Thimus
OPEN
Max: 99
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Wed 2

13.4 hrs
Cliffhanger - Indoor Climbing
Rainy November climbing at the gym. Possibly followed by a bite to eat and beer.
Indoor Climbing
A5
Members Only
Organizer: Anders Ourom
OPEN
Max: 6
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Tue 1

2 hrs
BCMC Volunteers Team Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Executive Team plus others helping with special projects. Members welcome to attend.
Volunteer Meeting
A1
Members Only
Organizer: BCMC Executive
FULL
Max: 15
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Tue 1

2 hrs
Hike BCMC Trail (@ your own pace)
Rating: Intermediate Time: (1-1.5 hrs) Distance: 3.3 km (one way) Elevation: 853 meters Grade: 25.8%
Hiking
A1
Members Only
Organizer: Adam Gomes
OPEN
Max: 7
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Tue 1

3 hrs
Indoor Climbing - Cliffhanger (12pm Tuesday)
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger. It probably will not be busy so we can get some lead-climbing in :-)
Indoor Climbing
A5
Members Only
Organizer: Paul Olynek
OPEN
Max: 10
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

October 2016

Sun 30

4.5 hrs
Mountainfilm Squamish Edition
Mountain films at the Squamish Sea to Sky Gondola. Proceeds to Squamish SAR.
Presentation
A1
Members Only
Organizer: Eva van Emden
OPEN
Max: 99
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sun 30

14 hrs
Beverley Creek Trail Building
Fall clearing and bridge building work on the backcountry ski trail up Beverley Creek
Trail Clearing
B1
Members Only
Organizer: Scott Nelson
OPEN
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sun 30

14 hrs
Mt. Harvey
Come enjoy a good workout and great views of Howe Sound
Mountaineering
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Siegfried Rohdewald
FULL
Max: 3
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

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 29

2 day
Cabin Building Weekend Oct 29-30
Hike to Watersprite Lake and work with other members to build the club's new cabin
Backpacking Trip
Class 1
Members Only
Organizer: David Robertson
OPEN
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 29

16 hrs
Mt Baker Seracing
Lets spend the day practicing our Ice Climbing skills on the Mt Baker Seracs
Ice Climbing
A5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Paul Olynek
FULL
Max: 10
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Thu 27

3 hrs
Indoor Climbing - Cliffhanger (12pm Thursday)
Indoor climbing at Vancouver Cliffhanger. It probably will not be busy so we can get some lead-climbing in :-)
Indoor Climbing
A5
Members Only
Organizer: Paul Olynek
OPEN
Max: 10
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0