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January 2026

Sun 11

10 hrs
Intro to Backcountry Skiing Day
An introductory day to try backcountry skiing in a no judgement, non-intiminating kind of way!
Backcountry Skiing
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Greg Hamilton
FULL
Max: 10
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Waitlist: 0

Sat 10

14 hrs
Season Intro Ice Climbing Warm up- Practice Session
One-day practicing the basics of ice climbing safety and techniques somewhere local
Ice Climbing
B5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Mohammad Pahrbod
FULL
Max: 8
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Sat 10

9 hrs
Paul Ridge for beginners
For beginners, we'll skin up to Paul Ridge and ski a few laps
Backcountry Skiing
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Ryan Allderman
OPEN
Max: 5
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Sat 10

14 hrs
Sky Pilot laps
Skiing in Sky Pilot basin zone
Backcountry Skiing
B3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Brian Thornburn
FULL
Max: 4
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Fri 9

2.5 hrs
Evening Skin up Brockton
After work escape / fitness lap
Backcountry Skiing
A2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Alastair Dundas
OPEN
Max: 5
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Thu 8

2.5 hrs
Mount Seymour - Brockton Fitness Lap
Casual Evening Ski up Brockton Point
Backcountry Skiing
A2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Tristan Allan
OPEN
Max: 6
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Waitlist: 0

Thu 8

10 hrs
Blackcomb Backcountry Skiing
Blackcomb backcountry skiing
Backcountry Skiing
B3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Calvin Lee
FULL
Max: 4
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Waitlist: 0

Tue 6

2 hrs
Hive Heights
Indoor Climbing at Hive Heights
Indoor Climbing
A4
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Arthur Liao
OPEN
Max: 5
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Waitlist: 0

Sat 3

7 hrs
Midwinter Mountain Madness
Sunset/moonrise hike up the Stawamus Chief (Siyám Smánit), followed by social.
Hiking
A2
Members Only
Organizer: Anders Ourom
Cancelled

Sat 3

2 day
AST-1 Seymour
2-days field session on the North Shore mountains, plus Virtual Classroom
Instructional Program
B1
Members Only
Organizer: Canada West Mountain School
OPEN
Max: 8
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Sat 3

10.5 hrs
Hanging Lake / Gin Ski Touring
Easy going backcountry skiing trip
Backcountry Skiing
B3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Tristan Allan
FULL
Max: 5
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Waitlist: 0

Fri 2

3 days
Terrace/Smithers Weekend Winter Traverse
A short three day traverse somewhere in the Smithers/Terrace area on skis or snow shoe.
Backcountry Skiing
C3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Francis Bailey
OPEN
Max: 4
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Waitlist: 0

Fri 2

14 hrs
Hike Up BCMC
I plan to hike up BCMC at an easy pace and then back down. It will be go at your own pace.
Hiking
A1
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Adeva Chan
OPEN
Max: 6
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Waitlist: 0

Thu 1

13.5 hrs
Coquihalla: First Turns of the Year
Ski Tour'n the Coquihalla
Backcountry Skiing
B3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Ian Cowan
FULL
Max: 6
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December 2025

Tue 30

4 days
Watersprite Hut New Years Bash
Four days over New Years at the Watersprite Hut. Winter Camp with fly in option
Backcountry Skiing
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Brian Sheffield
FULL
Max: 10
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Tue 30

1 day
Pre-New Year camping at Elfin Lakes
Mixed ski/snowshoe overnight at Elfin Lakes (hut or tent) with a few Round Mountain laps before New Year.
Backpacking Trip
A1
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Nikita Kotter
FULL
Max: 8
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Sun 28

4 hrs
How to Organize a Trip - Rice Lake Loop
This trip is primarily for BCMC members who are interested in organizing a trip, but unsure how.
Hiking
A1
Members Only
Organizer: Evan Zucchelli
OPEN
Max: 99
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Waitlist: 0

Sun 28

6 hrs
Backcountry laps on Brockton
Laps to Brockton Point on Seymour, backcountry skiing, no course. All levels welcome.
Backcountry Skiing
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Dorothee Pfeil
OPEN
Max: 10
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Sat 27

4 hrs
Rainbow Ramblers: Crevasse Rescue Practice
Rainbow Ramblers: Crevasse Rescue Practice at Mt. Seymour
Practice
A1
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Colin Gara
OPEN
Max: 99
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Sat 27

12.5 hrs
Round Mountain
Beginner-friendly backcountry skiing / splitboarding
Backcountry Skiing
B1
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Rayniery Grullón
OPEN
Max: 10
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Fri 26

2.5 hrs
Evening Climb @Base5 Coquitlam
All skill levels are welcome!
Indoor Climbing
A5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Finn Nguyen
OPEN
Max: 8
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Fri 26

4 hrs
Boxing Day Fun: Resort Social Skiing at Mt. Seymour
Join us for a fun Boxing Day ski at Mt. Seymour!
Downhill Skiing
A1
Members Only
Organizer: Peiyu Cui
OPEN
Max: 10
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Wed 24

4.5 hrs
Frontcountry skiing at Cypress
Christmas skiing before the black out period starts. No course, just having fun skiing. All levels welcome.
Downhill Skiing
A1
Members Only
Organizer: Dorothee Pfeil
OPEN
Max: 10
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Tue 23

4 hrs
Cypress Black Mountain Lap(s)
Finally skiable conditions on the North Shore!
Backcountry Skiing
A2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Andrew Simms
OPEN
Max: 15
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Waitlist: 0

Mon 22

2.5 hrs
Evening Climb @Base5 Coquitlam
All skill levels are welcome!
Indoor Climbing
A5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Finn Nguyen
OPEN
Max: 8
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0