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June Social – Lessons from Search and Rescue: Critical incidents, decision-making, and prevention in the Coast Mountains
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Please join Maria Masiar from Lion’s Bay SAR and Anne Vialettes from Coquitlam SAR as they provide a review of real-world search and rescue incidents from the Lions Bay and Coquitlam regions, examining how small decisions can escalate into critical situations. Through case studies and operational insights, this presentation explores trip planning, terrain assessment, human […]
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CALL OUT to Trip Organizers: ZOOM training and information session Summer 2026
–Join us for an interactive evening focused on supporting strong, confident, and well-prepared trip organizing for ACC Vancouver. Colin Huggard, Russ Fretenburg, and Manouane Deschenes will share the latest news, updates, and practical tips for organizing trips with ACC Vancouver. Please come with your questions, real-life examples, or challenges for discussion. This is a chance […]
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Skills Practice: Rappelling
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Doing any climbing this summer? Spend a few hours brushing up on rappelling skills. *** This is not a training session; this is an opportunity to refresh existing knowledge and practice with like-minded others. This does not replace qualified instruction*** We will meet at the top of “God’s Chair” at Greenwood Park in North Vancouver […]
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May Social – The Summer(ish) Inspo Show!
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The Social event for May 26th is here for you to sign up! Please join us for three presentations on trips to get you thinking about the upcoming summer (and winter)! David Thompson on self guided backcountry skiing in Japan, it’s easier than you think! The key when, where, how etc details to help you […]
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ACC Intro To Trad Climbing Course * INSTRUCTOR SIGN UP*
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The weather is changing to spring and we are looking for a few instructors and leaders for the Introduction to Trad Climbing Course on May 9 & 10 2026 Please sign up, if you are willing to teach/shadow club members introductory trad climbing skills. This two-day course introduces participants to lead climbing using gear for […]
