Events at Coquihalla

  • This trip is intended for those with little-to-no touring experience. Anyone can sign up but preference is given to beginners.   Notes: -Please fill-in the  “message to trip organizer” box below describing your fit with the requirements below – I wont chase people for this information. Please provide this information even if you provided it […]

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    **This course is currently full.** January 2025 sees the return of the popular ACC Vancouver Intro to Backcountry Ski & Splitboarding (IBS) course. This course will be held over one full weekend and includes classroom sessions, reviews, and two days of field work touring in the Hope and Coquihalla Pass area. The IBS course was […]

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    This is the Instructor List for the 2025 Intro to Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding Course (IBS) Feel free to add your name on the waiting list should we have any cancellations or need more volunteers 😊

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    Description This trip is intended for those with little-to-no touring experience. Anyone can sign up but preference is given to beginners. Since this will likely be the first trip for most people I expect there will be much faffing and Bambi legs. Notes: -Please fill-in the sign-up comment box describing your fit with the requirements […]

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    This is a challenging scramble in the Coquihalla Summit area, with somewhat challenging route finding in some sections.  Will be expecting to do two rappels (coming off Markhor, and into the Markhor/Needle col). See this trip report for a brief description of the route: https://www.mountaineers.org/activities/trip-reports/basic-rock-climb-markhor-peak-needle-traverse. You must know how to rappel for this trip. Required Gear: […]