ACC Vancouver Section Mentoring Program:
Developing Safe Trip Leaders through goal specific coaching
- Program runs annually from about April to early in October
- Protoges or mentees spend 2 days per month with their dedicated mentor
- Watch iCal for annual sign-up early in the new year
Streams Available:
- Alpine
- Snow
- Rock
There is no cost associated with the program however mentees are expected to give back to the club by leading trips or being a mentor in the following season
so I can show up at a meeting 4th Tuesday each month
I expect the next is in January??
Yes our social meetings that usually happen on the fourth Tuesday are open to the public. Check the events calendar for details since we sometime switch the venue. For the mentorship program you have to be a member and have participated in some club trips.
Hi there,
Looking to take some courses with ACC and also interested in your mentorship program (Alpine and mountaineering) What are these gonna look like in the coming year?
Thank you
We have a new mentorship prime: Michael McMinn. He will be developing a new program over the winter. With COVID you and your mentor would probably have to be in the same bubble. Please check our contacts page for Michael’s contact information.
Hi my name is Ellen. I would love to sign up for this mentorship program . I am not yet a member but would love to sign up when does this program start ??
Because of COVID-19 we are not sure. We may be able to have a backcountry program starting in January. We prefer that people come on some trips so we get to know you and your skills before you join the mentorship program. The rock-climbing and mountaineering program usually starts in the April to May timeframe. Coming on trips is a great way to learn from a variety of people. Many of our club members are very skilled and happy to pass on their expertise. Please ask questions when you come on trips. If we don’t know we will point you to another member who can help.