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Intro to Avalanche Safety – updates to current best practices
–Although this on-line session will be aimed at the folks in Eastern Canada who may struggle to find the powder for an AST1 loccally this YouTube livestream session may be for you. It will introduce the characteristics of avalanche formation, the resources available to identify avalanche hazards and present the latest standards for search and […]
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Winter Gear Event Nov 15th & 16th – MEC Club Event
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present proof of ACC Vancouver membership (see National Website) to cashier during store hours November 15 & 16. 15% discount – MEC removed a bunch of brand exclusions so that pretty much everything in store (services excluded) but does not stack on our package discounts (snacks cheaper by the dozen, climbing shoe/harness package discount, etc) […]
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Crevasse Rescue Dry Practice
–The session will start promptly at 8pm in the Tech Lab. Please arrive early. *** Although non-members can sign up, the only guests that will be accepted are VOC members *** *** Payment is required in advance to be moved from the waitlist to the participant list. The course fee is non-refundable. Please […]
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Introduction to Backcountry Skiing
Backcountry skiing is the first step into the world of winter mountain travel. This YouTube livestream presentation is designed for individuals who are interested in gaining the knowledge required to ski to spectacular mountain locations and discover untouched powder slopes. As personal skills develop, it is possible to ascend to the summit of peaks and […]
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ACC/VOC/SFU Hikers Gear swap is back at Mahony’s!!!!! November 7th 2023
–Description Date: Tuesday November 7 2023 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Member Cost: Free Destination: Mahony’s Tavern Stamps Landing Categories: Climbing, Hiking, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Social, Training Difficulty: Easy Attendee Screening: Registration is First-Come/First-Serve Clean out your gear room and get ready to refresh. Due to popular demand, we are hosting a gear swap in collaboration with the Varsity Outdoor Club. We are also […]
