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Van Island Section Camp….South Chilcotin Range
–One last-minute place has become available to join 14 others for a week in the spectacular South Chilcotin Range, east of the Lillooet Icefield. Self guided and self-catered, this ACC-VI camp runs July 21 – 28 has helicopter fly in and fly out allows easy exploration of a superb hiking area, plus easy snow and […]
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Bernese Oberland / Mt Blanc & / Monta Rosa
–A 22 (+or-) day Intermediate Climbing/Mountaineering/Scrambling Excursion to 3 of the most well known and loved destinations in the Alps…Air Transat to Amsterdam or similar hub. From Geneva to Interlaken & Bernese Oberland for a few days then on to Chamonix & Mt Blanc maybe a week waiting for a break in the weather (hostel […]
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Blackcomb Buttress
–Meet at St Davids Parking lot West Van for noon departure (Saturday July 6). …drive to Blackcomb….Ride Gondola (chair) to Rendezvous Station…hike (1 1/2 hours) to Blackcomb Lake…set up camp, have dinner spend the night…. Sunday morning:-.hike (ice axe & crampons) up to base of ridge Climb:-.6 – 8 pitches 4th & low fifth class […]
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Wedge Mountain
–The objective is NE Arete route. Leave Vancouver on Saturday AM, hike a long slog and camp above lake on glacier in the afternoon. Early summit attempt on Sunday(conditions permitting). Return to Camp, pack up, hike out. Arrive back in Vancouver Sunday evening.
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Mt. Harvey – North Ramp
–Snow/ice climbing the classic north ramp of Mount Harvey. The participants need to have previous experience in ice/snow climbing and be able to safely lead or follow on 45 degree slope. The participants will be screened accordingly The trip is weather/avalanche condition dependent and may be postponed if necessary