This event is a call-out to graduates of the BM1 Program to express your interest in participating in ACC Vancouver’s Alpine Mentoring Program; a program available to ACC Vancouver Members which will be rolled out in Spring/Summer 2017. Program Overview: The goal of the ACC Vancouver Section Mentor Program is to help aspiring climbers reach […]

COMPANION RESCUE PRACTICE for Beginners Speedy, efficient Companion Rescue offers the best chance of survival for victims caught in avalanches. Studies show that; of the 75% of burial victims not killed by trauma, about 92% have survived when recovered within 15 minutes. The need for speed is paramount. A thorough understanding of how your Transceiver, […]

Join us for a short presentation prior to the AGM to get you excited about back-country skiing. Jay will bring in all his gear and walk you through what you need to get started. Sorry we had an issue with the venue so I we have moved to Monday night

Discussion of various rescue techniques. Prussic loops to ascend rope in a self assisted crevasse rescue. Various pulleys systems for assisted crevasse rescue.

Using Prussic loops to ascend rope in a self assisted crevasse rescue. Various pulleys systems for assisted crevasse rescue.