SWISS GUIDES IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES Beyond Adventure – tells the story of the iconic Swiss Guide pioneers whose contributions to Canadian mountain culture. Presented by the Consulate General of Switzerland. Documentary Screening: Scotiabank Theatre, 4th Floor 900 Burrard Street, Vancouver – 6:30 pm

Swiss Summer Excursion 2013 (with & without… insurance….guides….waivers ?) Join us as members of this summer’s Section excursion to Switzerland (& a bit of France) recount & illustrate their recent experiences in the Bernese Oberland….(Monch, Jungfrau & Eiger….hear about Amir & Eva’s exciting ascent from the Mittelegi Hut on the Eiger and their even more […]

We are planning on going to stay at the Tantalus Hut at Lake Lovelywater from August 10-17, 2013. We are going to fly in via helicopter and are looking for people to share the cost of the helicopter. The cost is $300/person if there are 3 of us and $220/person if there are 5 of […]

Summer 2013 Favourite Destinations Tick List A selection of favourite summer destinations presented by Vancouver Section members highlighting some of the great recreational opportunities available in the area, to whet your appetites for your own adventures and to encourage you and your Alpine Club friends to likewise post your favourites on iCal.

In August 2012 two members of UBC’s Varsity Outdoor Club, Christian and Line Veenstra, travelled to Milne Land. An island located off the East coast of Greenland, Milne Land is located inside iceberg-choked Scoresby Sund, the largest fjord system in the world, approximately 120km from the closest town of Ittoqqortoormiit (population ~450). Join Christian and […]