The route: Grouse Mtn to Lynn Headwaters is a segment of the Baden-Powell trail that is technical and hilly. It traverses the lower slopes of Grouse Mtn and Mt. Fromme before winding down to Lynn Valley. If you own the Vancouver Trail Running book by Rich Wheater, you can find info on this route on […]

    The purpose of this training is to prepare ACC members with intermediate skiing and mountaineering experience,as well as aspiring winter event coordinators, with the knowledge, skills and confidence to participate, assist, or lead backcountry ski trips. And all of this safely and enjoyably. ITINERARY – Thursday night Feb 26th: Crevasse rescue dry school at […]

This training is organized by the Richmond Oval. Applications must be submitted by the end of the week. Please contact Eric Jackman for further details

Various crevasse rescue techniques including Z pulleys, C pulleys, prussic loops and prussic practice.

Using trails such as Dreamweaver, Baden-Powell, Dempsey we’ll complete a loop. Plan is to run when the grade allows but hike fast on the few steeper sections. We’ll run approx 10km, but we can choose to add mileage depending on how we all feel.