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28.03.2013   Mt Everest! (well in Victoria at least) "Everest:High Expectations" Slide and video presentation by well known mountain photographer Pat Morrow and Sharon Wood , both Everest summiteers. St Ann's Academy Auditorium, time 8pm. For tickets -$10- at MEC , Robinsons or at door https://www.facebook.com/events/541275712573823/ Mike Hubbard. jmhubbard@shaw.ca
06.04.2013   Ropes workshop. Raven Lodge, Mt Washington Good practice introduction for participants in Crevasse Rescue or General Mountaineering, or any other active sessions NOTE change of date Peter Rothermel. prother@telus.net
31.03.2013   Sooke Hills A1/B2...Z5 Veitch Viking Wanderings. Route and challenge to suit group dynamics and ambitions. Martin Smith. martin_smith@telus.net. 250-391-4099
01.04.2013   Mt Maguire Loop, East Sooke. A1 Easter Monday hike-Pike Rd to Mt Maguire, then Interior, Parkheights and Coast Trails loop Cedric Zala. cedriczala@shaw.ca. 250-652-5841
07.04.2013   Lost Gully, Arrowsmith C3 Classy ascent (once it is "found") to South Summit then traverse to Main Summit. Axe, harness, crampons, prussiks. Experience on steep snow. Max 8 Russ Moir russmoir@gmail.com. 250 -477-0070
14.04.2013   Mt Finlayson West Face Half day scramble on the west face, Victoria's " northern gateway" facade. Helmet recommended, bring harness if nervous on steep rock. Rick Hudson. rickhudson@shaw.ca
20.04.2013   Ice axe workshop Youth -Mt Arrowsmith Saddle Route Basic snow school, use of axe, self arrest, snow anchors- for youth and parents. Geared towards youth interested in this years's summer youth camp? Location TBA Harry & Nadja Steiner. moewe@telus.net , steinerh@telus.net. 250-652-6647
27.04.2013   Ice AxeWorkshop Mt Washington One day basic snow school, use of axe,self arrest, snow anchors. Preference given to ACC members and Student Affiliates. Others considered on 'stand by' basis.for more info contact Sandy Briggs Sandy Briggs briggsag@uvic.ca (w)2507217163 (h) 250 380 3829
21.04.2013   Mt Albert Edward ski tour C3 Advanced skiers only. Avi gear required. ACC members only. Andrew Pape -Salmon. apapesal@shaw.ca
02.05.2013   Bear Hill Regional Park, Victoria. A1 Pulleys, prussiks and knots. Have a fun evening practising basic self rescue. Beginners welcome. Bring harness, slings, karabins, prussiks. Meet 6 pm at Park entrance. Harry Steiner. steiner@telus.net
04.05.2013   Glacier travel and crevasse rescue workshop, Mt Washington One day glacier travel and crevasse rescue basics. Group is full now and a large wait list. For those interested Island Alpine Guides (250-400-2870, info@islandalpineguides.com) are an organization highly recommended and used by ACCVI. They are willing to put on a May 18 workshop for ACC members and others if numbers warrant. Please contact if it suits. Rick Johnson. rjohnson@vision2000travel.ca
28.04.2013   Screen Peak, Empress Mtn and Bert Lake from Charters River. B2 Max 15 people, no dogs please Martin Smith. martin_smith@telus.net. 250-391-4099
11.05.2013   Kids' Youth climb, Nanaimo   Nadja Steiner. moewe@telus.net. 250-652-6647
11.05.2013   Leadership Workshop. SWAN LAKE 9am-4pm Workshop led by ACMG guru Brad Harrison. If you're currently a leader or thinking about leading a trip then use this chance to get an all-day free leadership course with one of ACC's most experienced guides. Swan Lame Nature Centre, 9 AM. Registry needed. Rick Hudson. rickhudson101@gmail.com Harald Steiner. steinerh@telus.net
16.05.2013   Bear Hill Regional Park, Victoria. Bear Hill Regional Park, Victoria. A1 Contd: Pulleys, prussiks and knots. Have a fun evening practising basic self rescue. Beginners welcome. Bring harness, slings, karabiners, prusiks. Meet 6 pm at Park entrance.email, please Harry Steiner. steiner@telus.net
15.05.2013   Fleming Beach A5 Basics of rock climbing and belaying. Anchor building and safe rappelling techniques for beginners. Bring basic climbing gear,ropes ( if you have )and helmet. Meet Fleming Beach at 6pm Harry Steiner. steiner@ telus.net
12.05.2013   Gowland Range A2 Coast and Hills, from Mt Work parking lot(left off Willis Pt Road) down to McKenzie Bight, along coast to Elbow Pt, up to Jocelyn to return to "work" ( metaphorically!) Approx 4-5 hrs, max10 people Peggy. peggyhiking@gmail.com
05.06.2010 31.12.1969 King's Peak-Elkhorn C4 part of 2 stage traverse-N Ridge Kings to Elkhorn W/NW-experienced members-max 4 Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com 250 755 1600
20.09.2008 21.09.2008 Grand Lake-Peak 6701 - B2 Olympic National Park Peter Rogers, 744-2791, progers@sfu.ca
27.09.2008 28.09.2008 Mt Drabble Sixth annual trip for UVic Outdoors Club Affiliate Members Sandy Briggs 380-3829 briggsag@uvic.ca
01.11.2008 02.11.2008 Mt Kitchener, B-C/2 (Prince of Wales Range) Sandy Briggs 380- 3829, briggsag@uvic.ca
19.12.2008 21.12.2008 Mt Cain Avalanche course, AST 1 (full) for details contact Peter Rothermel, 752- 2529, prother@telus.net
17.01.2009 18.01.2009 Mount Phillips via Arnica Lakes - C2 Ski or snowshoe Dave Campbell, 755 1600, david_ac@hotmail.com
24.01.2009 25.01.2009 Crest Mountain area - C2 Ski trip Mike Springer, 250-882-9200, mspringer@shaw.ca
30.01.2009 02.02.2009 Mt Cain Avalanche course, AST 2 Peter Rothermel, 250-752-2529, prother@telus.net
07.02.2009 14.02.2009 GAH Sunrise Lodge Ski trip in the Selkirks, wait listed George Butcher 250-642-5388 George.Butcher@gov.bc.ca
13.02.2009 15.02.2009 Mt.Cain cabin A1-C3 Lift ski and day tour Martin Hofmann, mhofmannskis@gmail.com, Keith Battersby, 250-655-7029, keithb@telus.net
28.02.2009 01.03.2009   Intro to Winter Camping Tom Carter, 250-954-2345, carter@islandnet.com
28.02.2009 01.03.2009 Kings peak, C-2   Mike Springer, 250-882-9200, mspringer@shaw.ca
07.03.2009 08.03.2009 Mt.Myra ski trip, B2 Ski, B2, avalanche training (AST1 minimum) required Dave Campbell, 250-755-1600, david_ac@hotmail.com
07.03.2009 14.03.2009 Meadow Cabin, (Golden Alpine Holidays) in the Esplanades Ski mountaineering and touring Catrin Brown, catrin@shaw.ca
13.02.2009 15.03.2009 Garibaldi Park - B2 Ski to Elfin Hut Claire Ebendinger, 250-652-1509, marieclaireben@yahoo.com
14.03.2009 21.03.2009 Kokanee Glacier Cabin ski trip   Keith Battersby, 250-655-7029, keithb@telus.net
20.03.2009 22.03.2009 Lions Cabin, Mt Cain Skiing with kids Nadja & Harry Steiner,moewe@telus.net or steinerh@telus.net 250-652-6647
20.03.2009 22.03.2009 Garibaldi Neve ski trip, C2 Possible climb of Mt. Garibaldi Mike Springer, 250-882-9200, mspringer@shaw.ca
22.03.2009 28.03.2009 Lake O'Hara ski trip Easy ski touring to a fine hut For cost/ reservation/ other details contact: Roger Painter, 250-478-7745, rogerpottery@live.ca
10.04.2009 13.04.2009 Lillooet Icefield Fly-in and ski camp; wait listed Rick Hudson, 250-656-6533, rickhudson@shaw.ca
18.04.2009 19.04.2009 Forbidden Plateau Snow camping with kids Nadja & Harry Steiner, moewe@telus.net or steinerh@telus.net 250-652-6647
17.04.2009 20.04.2009   Winter skills course For details contact: Cliff Umpleby, cliff@islandalpineguides.com, 250-336-2870
25.04.2009 26.04.2009 Mt Albert Edward - C3 Ski tour, safety gear required Harry Steiner, 250-652-6647, steinerh@telus.net
02.05.2009 03.05.2009 Snow School 2009 Day 1: Basic snow school, use of ice axe, snow anchors; Day 2: Crevasse rescue. Rick Johnson, rick.johnson@marlintravel.ca, 250-595-1181; Sandy Briggs, briggsag@uvic.ca (Note: email preferred)
16.05.2009 18.05.2009 Queen's Face-Pauper Buttress to King's Peak, C5 North Ridge decent Tak Ogasawara, otak@telus.net
30.05.2009 31.05.2009 Mt Myra, ski tour, B-C3 Ski tour, for experienced backcountry skiers, avi gear required Martin Hofmann, mhofmannskis@gmail.com
06.06.2009 07.06.2009 Kings Peak, C3/4 Snow gully route Charles Turner, charlesturner2@hotmail.com
13.06.2009 14.06.2009 Crown Mountain, C2   John Young, 250-751-1551, johnyoung22222@gmail.com
12.06.2009 16.06.2009 Mt. Rainier, via Camp Muir, C4 Glacier travel/ crevasse rescue experience essential. Ice axe, crampons, ave gear, helmet; Max 4 (waitlisted) Shawn Hedges, shawn.hedges@gmail.com
20.06.2009 21.06.2009 Mountaineering with kids II, Mt.Arrowsmith Judges route or Mt. Cokely, C3 "Get some exposure" Nadja & Harry Steiner, moewe@telus.net, steinerh@telus.net, 250-652-6647
27.06.2009 28.06.2009 Mountaineering with kids III, Climbing Camp at Goldstream, Mt. Wells, Mt Finlayson, B2-B5 "Rock & Rope" Harry Steiner, steinerh@telus.net, 250-6526647
28.06.2009 30.06.2009 Colonel Foster, Walsh's Foray, D4 Mountaineering, Low 5th Class Trevor Dickinson, trevordickinson@yahoo.com
03.07.2009 05.07.2009 Mt.Rosseau and the Misthorns, C-4 From Bedwell and Cream Lake, ice axe, crampons, helmet, harness. Tom Carter, 250-954-2345, carter@islandnet.com
01.07.2009 05.07.2009 Peak bagging from Elk River Pass. Peaks may include Rambler, El Piveto, Slocomb, and De Voe. Climbing experience needed. Harness, ice axe, crampons and helmet required. John Young, 250-751-1551, johnyoung22222@gmail.com
04.07.2009 05.07.2009 Mt. Argus, B3   Markus Kellerhals, 778-430-5011, mobk@shaw.ca
06.07.2009 08.07.2009 Nine Peaks, Summit Traverse, D5 Mountaineering, Class 5.6 Trevor Dickinson, trevordickinson@yahoo.com
18.07.2009 19.07.2009 Triple Peak and/or Cats Ears, B3 Scrambling route, helmet required; **may depart Friday evening** Mike Springer, mspringer@shaw.ca
30.07.2009 03.08.2009 Intro to Mountaineering, Part II For details, see listing under 'Events - Mountain Education'. David Campbell, david_ac@hotmail.com or tel 250-755-1600
31.07.2009 03.08.2009 Slocomb and El Piveto, C/D-3 Fri eve drive to trailhead; two peaks from an Elk River Pass basecamp. Axe, crampons. Tom Carter, 250-954-2345, carter@islandnet.com
01.08.2009 03.08.2009 Mountaineering with kids IV, Mt. Albert Edward, C2/3 "The big trip" Nadja & Harry Steiner, moewe@telus.net or steinerh@telus.net, 250-652-6647
07.08.2009 09.08.2009 Mt. Albert Edward-Mt. Frink-Castlecrag Mtn. B-C2   Peter Rogers, 250-744-2791, progers@sfu.ca
08.08.2009 09.08.2009 Mount Cain & Mount Hapush, C4 Two North Island peaks. Charles Turner, charlesturner2@hotmail.com
16.08.2009 18.08.2009 Augerpoint Traverse, B-C/2 Including ascents of Mt. Albert Edward and Augerpoint Mountain Trevor Dickinson, trevordickinson@yahoo.com
21.08.2009 23.08.2009 Harmston-Red Pillar via Ash River, C3 **Max 6; waitlisted at present**. Preferably a traverse to Flower Ridge if car shuttle is possible. Glacier gear, helmet, some mountaineering experience. Possible Thursday eve departure. David Campbell, david_ac@hotmail.com or tel 250-755-1600
22.08.2009 23.08.2009 Elkhorn, B3 Scrambling route, helmet required Mike Springer, mspringer@shaw.ca
22.08.2009 23.08.2009 Big Den C3 & Rock Climb at Crest Creek Rock climb Saturday, &/or just do peak on Sunday. Christine Fordham, bizhelp@telus.net
22.08.2009 29.08.2009 Summer Camp, Tonquin Valley Stay at Wates-Gibson hut, hiking, scrambling, climbing. Spaces available. Cedric Zala, 250-652-5841, cedriczala@shaw.ca
29.08.2009 02.09.2009 Marble Meadow, B-C/2 Hiking and peak bagging; Mt. McBride and possibly Marble Peak and Morrison Spire. Canoe across Buttle Lake. John Young, 250-751-1551, johnyoung22222@gmail.com
31.08.2009 03.09.2009 Ya'ai Peak-North East Ridge, D5 Mountaineering, Class 5.4 Trevor Dickinson, trevordickinson@yahoo.com
04.09.2009 07.09.2009 Alava-Grattan, C3 Exploratory (bushwacking). mountaineering experience & equipment required, max 6 (more if second "leader" available). Possible thursday eve departure David Campbell, david_ac@hotmail.com or tel 250-755-1600
11.09.2009 13.09.2009 Sky Pilot C4 &/or Rock Climb at Squamish Peak (Sunday) has 2 difficult exposed sections. Christine Fordham, bizhelp@telus.net
26.09.2009 27.09.2009 Annual Mt Drabble trip for UVic Student Outdoors Club Affiliate Members   Sandy Briggs, briggsag@uvic.ca
03.10.2009 04.10.2009 Steamboat (B-C2) Interesting karst landscape. Mainly hiking, possibly some scrambling. David Campbell, david_ac@hotmail.com or tel 250-755-1600
10.10.2009 12.10.2009 Mountaineering with kids V, Kings Peak, C3, The big kid trip, experienced kids 10 & up only. Weather dependent. Nadja & Harry Steiner, moewe@telus.net or steinerh@telus.net, 250-6526647
17.10.2009 18.10.2009 Mount Myra (B2) Camp at Sandbag Lake David Campbell, david_ac@hotmail.com or tel 250-755-1600
17.10.2009 18.10.2009 Black Tusk, B2. Camp at Garibaldi Lake; weather permitting. Trip may be on 24/25 Oct. Sylvia Moser, shmoser@shaw.ca
24.10.2009 25.10.2009 Hkusam Mt/Mt Kitchener- Prince of Wales Range, C2   Sandy Briggs, briggsag@uvic.ca
19.12.2009 20.12.2009 Kookjai, C3 Ski and/or snowshoe; headlamp and avi gear Dave Campbell, david_ac@hotmail.com or tel 250-755-1600
08.01.2010 10.01.2010 Avalanche Skills Training, AST 1 Mount Cain. See the education page on the website for details. Dave Campbell, david_ac@hotmail.com, 250-755-1600
23.01.2010 24.01.2010 Castle Crag Mountain, C-D 3 Ski trip for experienced backcountry skiers - via Moat lake. Sandy Briggs, briggasg@uvic.ca, 250-380-3829
29.01.2010 31.01.2010 AGM, Mt Washington Guest House, 1203 Foster's Place AGM, ski weekend and slideshow on Antarctica by Mike Hubbard Cedric Zala, cedriczala@shaw.ca. Cost $100 pp
29.01.2010 31.01.2010 Mt Cain, A1-C3 Cabin accommodation, on-piste &/or backcountry skiing in the island's best powder Martin Hofmann, mhofmannskis@gmail.com
16.01.2010 06.02.2010 Mt. Aconcagua Contact Sylvia for trip details. Only 3 more spots left. Sylvia Moser, shmoser@shaw.ca
19.02.2010 21.02.2010 Ski touring, Mt Myra, C3 Camping on snow at Tennant Lake or possibly higher. Shovel, probe and beacon required. Bill Rickson, billrickson@yahoo.com
20.02.2010 21.02.2010 Douglas Lake, C3 Overnight backcountry ski to the lake Shawn Hedges, 250-386-2611, shawn.hedges@gmail.com
26.02.2010 28.02.2010 Leonardo da Vinci Centre, 195 Bay St. Wilderness First Aid Course (non-certified) Cedric Zala, cedriczala@shaw.ca
05.03.2010 09.03.2010 Kids- Spring break ski and snow camp, Mt. Cain. Lions cabin; skiing and other snowy outdoor fun... Nadja & Harry Steiner, moewe@telus.net, steinerh@telus.net, 250-652-6647
07.03.2010 11.03.2010 Ski touring, Tetrahedron Provincial Park, C3 Near Sechelt. Ski touring and turns. Sleep in cabins. Max 4. John Young, 250-751-1551 johnyoung22222@gmail.com
13.03.2010 14.03.2010 Mt. Becher, Forbidden Plateau area, B2 An overnight trip for beginners and people new to winter travel and camping. Ski, snowshoe. Email for a gear list. Mike Springer, victoriabc@live.ca
13.03.2010 20.03.2010 Ski week in Vista lodge, Esplanades Fly in, play in powder, fly out; self-guided, self-catered Catrin Brown, catrin@shaw.ca, 250-477-5806
20.03.2010 21.03.2010 Mt Drabble, C 3 Ski trip Sandy Briggs, briggsag@uvic.ca, 250-380-3829
27.03.2010 28.03.2010 Ski touring, Beaufort Range, C2 Overnight ski trip to Beaufort Range Markus Kellerhals, mobk@shaw.ca, 778-430-5011
02.04.2010 04.04.2010 Mt Cain -Ski/snowshoe w/end Blueberry cabin; fantastic N Island POWDER Russ Moir, russmoir@gmail.com
02.04.2010 05.04.2010 Kids Easter ski weekend, Mt. Cain Lions cabin; skiing and Easter bunny rescue Nadja & Harry Steiner, moewe@telus.net, steinerh@telus.net, 250-652-6647
17.04.2010 18.04.2010 Introduction to Navigation with Map and Compass. See the education page on the website for details. John Young, johnyoung22222@gmail.com
17.04.2010 18.04.2010 Puzzle Mtn, Volcano Lake area, B3 Ski trip, Avi gear required. Mike Springer, victoriabc@live.ca
07.05.2010 10.05.2010 Mt. Olympus, D3 Max 4; backcountry ski & climb; glacier travel and crevasse rescue a must; will reschedule in event of poor weather Shawn Hedges, 250-386-2611, shawn.hedges@gmail.com
15.05.2010 16.05.2010 Mt Baker, C3 Friday afternoon/ evening departure. Participants should have glacier/ roped travel experience. Max 6 (**WAITLISTED**) Mike Springer, victoriabc@live.ca
19.05.2010 21.05.2010 Kludahk Trail B1 Hike along San Juan Ridge-overnight camp or cabin Andrew Pape-Salmon andrewpapesalmon@shaw.ca 250 592 7017
29.05.2010 29.05.2010 Mt Septimus D3 ski trip-avi gear and mountaineering kit-poss Fri departure Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com 250 755 1600
07.06.2010 08.06.2010 Col Foster Sth (maybe Rambler) C/D 3-4 second stage of traverse -experience on rock-max 4-possible as continuation of King's trip Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com 250 755 1600
11.06.2010 14.06.2010 Mt. Rainier via Ingraham Direct or Disappointment Cleaver, D3 Max 6; glacier travel and crevasse rescue a must Shawn Hedges, 250-386-2611, shawn.hedges@gmail.com
12.06.2010 14.06.2010 Vanc Island Spine Relay B1 Hike/snowshoe from Mt Washington to Cumberland -Strathcona park via Forbidden Plat -2 nights camping Andrew Pape-Salmon andrewpapesalmon@shaw.ca 250 592 7017
17.06.2010 19.06.2010 V Is Spine Relay B/C1 Ridgeline hike/snowshoe sth along Beaufort Range-2 nights camping Andrew Pape-Salmon andrewpapesalmon@shaw.ca 250 592 7017
17.06.2010 20.06.2010 Mt. Baker via North Ridge, C4 Max. 4; glacier travel and crevasse rescue a must Shawn Hedges, 250-386-2611, shawn.hedges@gmail.com
11.06.2010 28.06.2010 New alpine circuit of Ca. Huayhuash in Peru. Acclimatize in the Ca. Blanca. Wait list only. Rick Hudson, rickhudson@shaw.ca, 250 656-6533.
01.07.2010 04.07.2010 Misthorns and Margaret Peak via Flower Ridge C 3 axe,helmet,crampons,harness,descend gear-experience on steep snow/rock needed Tom Carter carter@islandnet.com 250 954 2345
01.07.2010 04.07.2010 Big Interior and Area Intro to General Mountaineering Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com 250 755 1600
17.07.2010 18.07.2010 Red Pillar C3/4 via Oshinaw Lake Mike Springer victoriabc@live.ca
17.07.2010 24.07.2010 Alava Basin, North-West of Gold River ACCVI Summer Camp Week 1 Cedric Zala, cedriczala@shaw.ca
24.07.2010 25.07.2010 Mt Schoen C3 highest in Sutton Range Christine Fordham bizhelp@telus.net
24.07.2010 31.07.2010 Alava Basin, North-West of Gold River ACCVI Summer Camp Week 2 Cedric Zala, cedriczala@shaw.ca
31.07.2010 07.08.2010 Alava Basin, North-West of Gold River ACCVI Summer Camp Week 3 Cedric Zala, cedriczala@shaw.ca
27.08.2010 29.08.2010 Castlecrag Horseshoe C/D2 Forbidden Plateau from Circlet Lk camp Mts Albert Edward/Frink/Castlecrag Peter Brunette peterbrunette@shaw.ca 250 744 2791
03.09.2010 05.09.2010 Mountaineering with Kids B1-5 climbing camp in Strathcona Harald/Nadja Steiner moewe@telus.net steinerh@telus.net
19.09.2010 25.09.2010 Clayoquot-Mariner-Mt Flores C4 Mariner - Flores. Kayak the Sound, then climb Mariner. Self-rescue skills and experience on snow, ice, rock needed Mike Springer victoriabc@live.ca
25.09.2010 26.09.2010 Victoria Pk /- Warden D4 Mountain kit needed -possible Friday departure Max 4 people Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com 250 755 1600
25.09.2010 26.09.2010 Mt Drabble B1 Student Outdoor Club trip to Mt Drabble for U Vic Outdoor affiliate members Sandy Briggs briggs@uvic.ca
11.12.2010 12.12.2010 Kookjai Mountain B3 Ski/snowshoe-early departure or foot (depending on conditions) Dave Campbell, david_ac@hotmail.com 250 755 1600
08.01.2011 09.01.2011 Mt Washington AST 1 (Avalanche Skills Training) $125 See education page for details Dave Campbell, david_ac@hotmail.com
15.01.2011 16.01.2011 Mts Albert Edward and Jutland C3 Camp at Circlet Lake. AST 1 required. Skis/Spitboards only-no snowshoes Max 6 Bill Rickson, billrickson@yahoo.com
29.01.2011 30.01.2011 Castle Crag C4 Ski Castle Crag, partly exploratory Sandy Briggs, briggsag@uvic.ca
04.02.2011 06.02.2011 Mt Cain ski w/end Legendary Mt Cain powder fromHanlon Cabin.En piste or backcountry. Max 10. Early birds get fresh tracks! Christine Fordham, bizhelp@telus.net
12.02.2011 19.02.2011 Valhalla Mountain Lodge Backcountry ski trip George Butcher, George.Butcher@gov.bc.ca
19.02.2011 20.02.2011 Mt Myra C3 Camp at Tennant Lake AST 1 required. Skis/splitboards only please. Max 6 Bill Rickson, billrickson@yahoo.com
19.02.2011 20.02.2011 Forbidden Plateau C3 Overnight backcountry ski/snowshoe via Mt Becher to Douglas Hut and return-will consider overnight trip through to Mt Washington as alternate plan Shawn Hedges, shawn.hedges@gmail.com 250 386 2611
26.02.2011 05.03.2011 Campbell Icefields Chalet Unguided, uncatered ski trip for experienced backcountry skiers Catrin Brown, catrin@shaw.ca, 250-477-5806
05.03.2011 06.03.2011 Mt Drabble C4 Ski on Forbidden Plateau to summit Sandy Briggs, briggsag@uvic.ca
19.03.2011 20.03.2011 King's Peak C3 Snow camping. AST 1 required Skis/splitboards only please.Max6 Bill Rickson, billrickson@yahoo.com
18.03.2011 21.03.2011 Wheaton Hut/Marble Meadows C3 Explore around Vancouver Island's premier backcountry cabin! Challenging ski/snowshoe approach -canoe/boat access Dave Campbell, david_ac@hotmail.com 250 755 1600
18.03.2011 22.03.2011 Mt Cain Kids skiing (Lions cabin) Nadja & Harald Steiner, 250-6526647, moewe@telus.net, steinerh@telus.net
30.03.2011 03.04.2011 Mt Washington AST 2 (Avalanche Skills Training) See education page for details CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF PARTICIPANTS Dave Campbell, david_ac@hotmail.com
01.04.2011 03.04.2011 Strathcona High Ridge Tour C4 3 day backcountry tour overnights via Arnica Lake, Phillips Ridge, to Wheaton Hut and Buttle Lake. AST1 required-max 4 Currently full but wait list being taken Harry Steiner steinerh@telus.net 250 652 6647
21.05.2011 23.05.2011 Rees Ridge C3 Strathcona Ski up to Rees Ridge via Mirren Lake-Comox Lake Rd. Tak away until May 9th contact after 9th Tak Ogasawara otak@telus.net
22.05.2011 28.05.2011 Scrambles around Red Rocks and Lake Mead B/C 3/4 A week of desert peak bagging in a unique area in the Island “shoulder” season. Option for Charleston Peak (3,633 m) if the weather cooperates. Maximum 5x where x=number of vehicles available. Need to decide if go or no go by Dec 31. Call for details. Martin Smith, 250 656 8786 or martin_smith@shaw.ca
04.06.2011 05.06.2011 Mountaineering With Kids II c2 Hike and fish - Father and Son Lakes Nadja and Harry Steiner moewe@telus.net steinerh@telus.net 250 652 6647
10.06.2011 13.06.2011 Mt Rainier D3 Via Disappointment Cleaver. Experience with glacier travel/crevasse rescue a must. Note this trip is currently full / wait-listed Shawn Hedges, shawn.hedges@gmail.com 250 386 2611
01.07.2011 03.07.2011 Mt Baker C4 Up to Coleman-Upper Deming Route. Tak away till May 9th, contact after that. Tak Ogasawara otak@telus.net
30.06.2011 03.07.2011 Haihte Range Traverse D4 Ascent of Rugged Mountain, plus exploratory foray into NW part of range Maximum 6 Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com
01.07.2011 07.07.2011 Flower Ridge-Augerpoint Traverse C/D2 Hike Flower Ridge from Buttle lake, climb Tzela Mtn then N to Augerpoint then return Buttle, bagging up to ten 6000 footers on way! Take Ralph River route back to Buttle Lk. Ice axe/crampons. Maximum 6 John Young johnyoung22222@gmail.com 250 751 1551
30.07.2011 01.08.2011 Colonel Foster SE Summit C3 Ice axe, crampons, helmet, harness, camp gear Tom Carter 250 954 2345 carter@islandnet.com
26.08.2011 28.08.2011 Mountaineering With Kids III B2-5 Rock and Rope: climbing camp at Comox Lake Cliffs, Mt Becher Nadja & Harry Steiner moewe@telus.net steinerh@telus.net 250 652 6647
27.08.2011 28.08.2011 Warden Peak C4 Climb of this IQ requires some alpine experience. Maximum 6 Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com
03.09.2011 05.09.2011 Mt George V via Mt Frink C2 Ice axe, crampons, camp gear Tom Carter 250 954 2345 carter@islandnet.com
16.09.2011 18.09.2011 Mountaineering With Kids IV C3 To the top: Mt Arrowsmith Nadja & Harry Steiner moewe@telus.net steinerh@telus.net 250 652 6647
15.09.2011 18.09.2011 Mt Olympus D4 First ferry Monday morning, hike Hoh River valley with light footwear (1.5 days), camp near glacier, rope team on Blue Glacier to Mt. Olympus, rock climbing to summit. Ferry back Thursday night or Friday morning. Crampon technique and crevasse rescue skills mandatory; also need personal glacier and climbing gear. Andrew Pape-Salmon and Shawn Hedges. apapesal@shaw.ca. Tel: 250-592-7017.
01.10.2011 02.10.2011 Mt Drabble B1 Trip for UVic Outdoors Club Student Affiliate Members Sandy Briggs briggsag@uvic.ca
07.10.2011 10.10.2011 Mountaineering with Kids V B1-5 Hike and climb on Salt Spring Island Nadja & Harry Steiner moewe@telus.net steinerh@telus.net 250 652 6647
15.10.2011 16.10.2011 Mt Myra B2 Relatively accessible peak in Strathcona Park Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com
04.11.2011 06.11.2011 Victoria area Wilderness First Aid Course and CPR training; 24 hours instruction leading to: a one-year certificate for CPR; a three-year Wilderness First Aid certificate; and a Wilderness First Aid Kit supplied by Slipstream. Leonardo da Vinci Centre, 195 Bay Street (Corner of Bay and Wilson) Friday 6pm - 10pm Saturday 8am- 6pm Sunday 8am - 6pm Cost is $200, $90 reimbursable to members on completion of leading a club trip. Phee Hudson pheehudson@gmail.com
23.12.2011 27.12.2011 Cerise Creek, Coast Mountains C3 Christmas at Keith's Hut. Explore Vantage and Joffre Peak areas on skis. AST1 and back country skiing experience needed. Jas Fredette jasmin.fredette@gmail.com
28.12.2011 02.01.2012 Kootenay ski trip C3 New Year in the Bonnington Range-explore Grassy Mtn,Midday and Cabin Pk on skis. Hut based $10/night. AST1 and back country ski experience needed Jas Fredette jasmin.fredette@gmail.com
06.01.2012 08.01.2012 Mt Cain ski w/end Cypress Cabin for 'Epic Island's Best Powder' ski time enpiste or backcountry. Max 10; $70 for w/end Christine Fordham bizhelp@telus.net
21.01.2012 22.01.2012 Mt Washington Avi Course AST1 skills training $250 (see Education page on web for details) Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com 778 440 6654
21.01.2012 22.01.2012 Big Tree - Mt Roberts B/C 2 Ski or snowshoe exploration in the Prince of Wales Range near Sayward. Avi gear required. Less experienced folks wanting a winter “adventure” are welcome Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com
27.01.2012 29.01.2012 AGM, Mt Washington Annual General Meeting and ski weekend. Red Roof Chalet booked for Friday and Saturday nights. Only $60 for two nights accommodation. Speaker: Harald Steiner, "The North Face Course 2012" Cedric Zala, cedriczala@shaw.ca, 250 652 5841
04.02.2012 05.02.2012 Indian Head Mtn, Forbidden Plateau C1 / C2 Back-country skiing for beginners and youth; overnight trip; bring AVI gear (digital beacon, probe & shovel) camping gear and lots of hot chocolate! Harry Steiner steinerh@telus.net 250 652-6647
11.02.2012 12.02.2012 Mt Jutland B3 Ski ascent of Mt Jutland, overnight near Circlet Lake. Backcountry ski experience, avi gear required. Martin Hofmann, mhofmannskis@gmail.com, 250 920 7432
18.02.2012 19.02.2012 Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park-B/C 2 Ski trip to Hurricane Ridge (Olympics). Backcountry ski and winter camping experience required, along with AST1 and valid USA entry (passports). Max 5 people Rebecca Abernethy rebecca.abernethy@gmail.com 250 380 3812
18.02.2012 19.02.2012 Mt Albert Edward C3 Back-country ski trip with overnight at Circlet Lake. Max 5. Avi training and equipment is required, all participants must have winter camping experience. Noah Lucas lucasnoah@gmail.com
25.02.2012 03.03.2012 Sunrise Lodge C3 Backcountry skiing in the Esplanade Range of the Northern Selkirks. Rustic and comfortable lodge for 12. Helicopter in and out from Golden. Self-guided and self-catered; for experienced back-country skiers. $800 - $900. http://www.goldenalpineholidays.com/facilities/lodges.html#sunrise Catrin Brown catrin@shaw.ca 250-477-5806
03.03.2012 04.03.2012 Kludhak Trail Snowshoe/backcountry ski on Kludhak -Skitrip ACC Youth and Parent (ski/snowshoe)-no tents needed (using Tower CABIN .Max 10 people Harald Steiner steinerh@telus.net 250 652 6647 Arno Dirks arnodirks@gmail.com
02.03.2012 04.03.2012 Forbidden Plateau C3 Ski Tour. Castlecraig Loop, Camp at Moat Lake. AST 1 required. Bill Rickson billrickson@yahoo.com 250-331-2032
03.03.2012 10.03.2012 Kokanee Glacier Cabin C3 Backcountry skiing. A prized opportunity for Section members to experience “one of the best destinations for powder skiing in Western Canada" (Summits and Icefields - Columbia Mountains by Chic Scott). Maximum 12. Self-guided; self-catered. Avalanche skills training necessary. $875 inclusive for lodge and heli George Butcher george.butcher@gov.bc.ca cell (250) 213-1219 home (250) 642-5388
10.03.2012 11.03.2012 Mt Myra C3 ski tour/snow shoe trip -avi gear and AST1 needed Stefan Gessinger gessingerwoodworks@gmail.com
24.03.2012 25.03.2012 Mt Myra C3 Ski/snow shoe tour-reschedule of previous planned trip-Avi gear and AST1 required Stefan Gessinger gessingerwoodworks@gmail.com
30.03.2012 01.04.2012 Strathcona Park C3 Multiple day trip (2 nights) via Buttle Lake, Marble Meadows, Morrison Spire, Mt McBride. AVI gear (AVI Beacon, probe & shovel), AST1 or equivalent, ice axe & crampons required. Trip involves canoe/kayak crossing of Buttle Lake. Bring/share you kayak/canoe with others and you are most welcome! maximum 8 participants. Trip is full-will keep a waiting list Harry Steiner steinerh@telus.net 250-652-6647
31.03.2012 01.04.2012 Lake Helen Macenzie, Strathcona B2 Overnight ski/snowshoe making snow cave/quincy weather permitting.No avi gear needed Neil Warrington neil.warrington@gmail.com 250 858 9904
30.03.2012 02.04.2012 Strathcona park C3 Ski Tour. Recon mission to Big Interior or Mt Tom Taylor. Camp at Baby Bedwell Lake. AST 1 and backcountry experience required Bill Rickson billrickson@yahoo.com 250-331-2032
06.04.2012 09.04.2012 Mt Cain Snowy Easter Eggs-Kids/teen skiing at mt Cain (Lion's Cabin) Nadja & Harry Steiner, moewe@telus.net or steinerh@telus.net, 250-652-6647
13.04.2012 16.04.2012 Thelwood Horseshoe C3 Ski traverse in Central Strathcona with options for summits. Avi gear and ski touring experience required.NOTE CHANGE OF DATE Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com
23.04.2012 29.04.2012 East Buttle Divide C/D4 Route to be decided-either Carey Lakes-Comox Glacier or Ralph Ridge-Price Creek - advanced back-country ski experience needed. (Note this is Plan B from previous Columbia Icefields trip.) Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com
19.05.2012 21.05.2012 Rees Ridge, Strathcona B3 Victoria Day w/end-ski or snow shoe-approach from Comox Lake/Mirren Rd - contact Tak AFTER April 9th. Tak Ogasawara tak.quadra@gmail.com 250 285 3012
08.06.2012 10.06.2012 Mountaineering With Kids II , B 2-5 Climbing and Juggling Camp at Goldstream Park Nadja and Harry Steiner moewe@telus.net steinerh@telus.net 250 652 6647
21.06.2012 23.06.2012 Mt Wells, Victoria B2-4 GYM TO ROCK1: Alpine rope and belaying techniques. Technical course for beginner/ intermediate. We meet after work at Mt Wells (Thurs/Fri) and practice all Saturday. Harness, helmet & locking biner required. Max 4 people, beginners given preference. Harry Steiner. steinerh@telus.net. 250 652 6647
27.06.2012 29.06.2012 Mt Wells, Victoria B3-4 GYM TO ROCK II: Alpine SelfRescue. Technical course for beginner and intermediate climber. We meet after works at Wells (Wed, Thurs,Fri) Harness, helmet, locking biner required. Max 4 persons, beginners given preference. Harry Steiner. steiner@telus.net. 250 652 6647
30.06.2012 01.07.2012 Mt Tom Taylor C3 Great destination in Strathcona Park with relatively easy access. Goal is to camp on ridge. Exposed travel,mountaineering or strong scrambling experience required. Need helmet, harness, crampons, axe. Charles He. che@email.arizona.edu. 778 430 3850
06.07.2012 08.07.2012 Mountaineering With Kids III, B 2-5 Rock The Island-climbing camp on Saltspring Island Shanda Lembcke and Stefan Gessinger newtand nettle@gmail.com
07.07.2012 08.07.2012 Mt Baker C3 Route to be decided-crevasse rescue skills required-axe, harness , crampons needed Rick Johnson rick.johnson@vision2000.ca
06.07.2012 09.07.2012 Price Creek / Septimus / Rosseau Intro to Mountaineering. Pre-trip evening session on July 4th. 7:30- 10pm at Swan Lake Nature House, Victoria. See Education Page for details. Course is now Full-'wait list'being taken NOTE. change of leader. Harry Steiner steinerh@telus.net. 250 652 6647
06.07.2012 09.07.2012 Arrowsmith-Lost Gully-Unjudges to Saddle C3 Nice traverse. Ascent Route will be selected on site to descend Nose.Exact date selected from range from weather/participants choice. Some exposure , steep snow-must be familiar with rappels. Need harness, helmet, axe etc Charles He 778 430 3850 c@harl.es
21.07.2012 22.07.2012 Elkhorn-west Gullies c3 Premiere destination.Snow gullies should be fine ascents. Note-dates will be chosen from range to get best weather conditions and to accommodate participants. Must have mountain or rock climbing experience-harness, helmetaxe, crampons etc Charles He 778 430 3850 c@harl.es
20.07.2012 22.07.2012 Rugged Mtn C4 Classic IQ in the Haihte Range. Max 4 unless there is a second rope leader. Mountaineering skills/equipment required. Depart Thurs evening - may need extra day to try another peak in area. Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com 778 440 6654
30.07.2012 04.08.2012 Golden Hinde Late plans to climb the top of the island from West Min mines Catrin Brown 250 477 5806 catrin@shaw.ca
01.08.2012 06.08.2012 Wolf-Cervus Divide D 3/4 Six 6000-footers in 6 days! Remote backcountry traverse from Elk River Valley (Rambler Peak) to Mt Filberg/Laing. Max 6. Mountaineering skills/experience needed. Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com 778 440 6654
05.08.2012 12.08.2012 Nichol Lake, McKelvie Basin Summer Camp Week 1 Martin Hofmann mhofmannskis@gmail.com
11.08.2012 12.08.2012 Redwall-Mackenzie Range C5 NW Ridge 5.6 4-6 people max-depending on number of rope leaders Stefan Gessinger gessingerwoodworks@gmail.com
12.08.2012 19.08.2012 Nichol Lake, McKelvie Basin Summer Camp Week 2 Martin Hofmann mhofmannskis@gmail.com Rick Hudson rickhudson@shaw.ca
20.08.2012 22.08.2012 Elkhorn Mountain A 3 day trip to commemorate the 1st ascent of Elkhorn 100 years ago. Basic mountaineering skills required. Helmet, harness, crampons. Lindsay Elms beyondnootka@shaw.ca
23.08.2012 26.08.2012 Mountaineering With Kids IV C2 Pack It All-multi day backpacking TBD Nadja and Harry Steiner moewe@telus.net steinerh@telus.net 250 652 6647
19.08.2012 26.08.2012 Nichol Lake, McKelvie Basin Summer Camp Week 3 Martin Hofmann mhofmannskis@gmail.com Peggy Taylor peggyhiking@gmail.com
31.08.2012 03.09.2012 Mt Baker C3 Roman Wall route. Crampons, ice axe, harness required. 2 rope teams, looking for one other rope leader with glacier experience.Room for 3 ACC-VI members. Andrew Pape-Salmon. apapesal@shaw.ca. 250 592 7017
31.08.2012 03.09.2012 Tom Taylor / Mariner Traverse D3 High route from Bedwell Lake out to Mariner Mtn and return via Bedwell Valley Trail. Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com 778 440 6654
14.09.2012 16.09.2012 Mountaineering With Kids V Advanced only C3 To The Top-Mt Arrowsmith Nadja and Harry Steiner moewe@telus.net steinerh@telus.net 250 652 6647
15.09.2012 16.09.2012 Black Tusk C3 Route to be decided.Contact Sylvia asap Sylvia Moser shmoser@shaw.ca
14.09.2012 16.09.2012 Hesquiat Peninsula C3 from Escalante to Anton Spit Fabulous beach hike on wild shore. Fly in from Tofino $247 pp. 5 people. NEED TO KNOW ASAP!! Contact Christine quickly if interested. Christine. bizhelp@telus.net
22.09.2012 23.09.2012 Mt Drabble Student Outdoor club trip -U Vic Affiliate members. Other members check with Sandy. Sandy Briggs briggsag@uvic.ca
01.10.2010 03.10.2012 Beaufort Mtn Traverse B2 Mts Clifton-Hal (Cumberland-Port Alberni) Vancouver Island Spine Trail event Andrew Pape-Salmon andrewpapesalmon@shaw.ca
17.11.2012 18.11.2012 Mt Adder, C2 Overnight from Sutton Pass or day trip from Nahmint Valley. Stefan Gessinger. gessingerwoodworks@gmail.com
12.01.2013 13.01.2013 Mt Elma, B1 Intro to back country skiing ( beginners given preference). Day1 transceiver practice, Day 2 winter ascent to Elma. Bring probe, shovel and beacon, be prepared for fun too. No avalanche skills/training required. Please email.Course FULL but Waiting List being taken. Harry Steiner. steinerh@telus.net
11.01.2013 13.01.2013 Mt Washington Spend the weekend based at the beautiful VI Mountain Centre (http://www.vimountaincentre.com) Courses and activities during the days, potluck dinner and AGM Saturday evening, with centennial challenge celebration and prize award. Be there! $75 pp Catrin Brown, catrin@shaw.ca, 250-477-5806
25.01.2013 27.01.2013 Mt Cain ski, C2/3 Backcountry or "en the piste". Don't miss out, sign up early. Stay in the warm, fuzzy glow of Cypress Cabin. Christine Fordham. bizhelp@telus.net
02.02.2013 03.02.2013 Mt Cain AST1 Youth Youth AVI training for 13 years and up. Teen specific course taught by IAG. Limited space, ACC members please contact Harry. Harry Steiner. steinerh@ telus.net. 2506526647
09.02.2013 10.02.2013 Forbidden Plateau (Mt Becher to Douglas Lake hut), C3 Back country overnight ski trip to Douglas Lk hut. CANCELLED Watch this space for possible alternative. Shawn Hedges shawn.hedges@gmail.com. 250-386-2611
16.02.2013 17.02.2013 Kids & youths Paradise Meadows Ski/snowshoe to Lk Helen McKenzie Nadja Steiner. moewe@telus.net. 250-652-6647
23.02.2013 24.02.2013 Mt Myra ski tour C3 AST1 required Stefan Gessinger. stefangessinger@gmail.com
02.03.2013 03.03.2013 Mt Cain Beacon practice Beacon practice during Kids w/end workshop at Mt Cain. ACC members only! Meet at Main Lodge at4pm on Sat , March 2 nd Derek Sou. derek_sou@yahoo.com. With Harry Steiner
01.03.2013 03.03.2013 Mt Cain Kids Youth Camp Lions Cabin centre for kids/youth ski camp. Explore tree skiing, igloo life and gummi bear beacon hunts. Parents and kids contact Nadja and Harry Nadja and Harry Steiner. moewe@telus.net. 2506526647
02.03.2013 09.03.2013 Sentry Lodge, Esplanade Range Backcountry skiing from the lodge; heli access from Golden. Unguided, uncatered $1100. For experienced back-country skiers / with avi training Catrin Brown catrin@shaw.ca 250-477-5806
13.04.2013 14.03.2013 Mt Klitsa C3 Overnight trip for skiers or snowshoers to the 'always white' peak. Via Nahmint Valley. Avi gear required. Catrin Brown catrin@shaw.ca 250-477-5806
10.03.2013 17.03.2013 Mt Carlyle Backcountry Lodge (Selkirks near Kaslo,BC), C3 Selkirk powder skiing and exploration (http://www.skihikebc.com/). Unguided/self catered. Limit of 12. Cost approx $890 including heli access. George Butcher. 250-642-5388, Geosooke@gmail.com
22.03.2013 24.03.2013 Mt Adrian, Strathcona Park C3 Ski camp into col between Adrian & Alexander, ski ascent on day 2. Avi gear, winter overnight gear and severe weather prep needed. Chris Ruttan crruttan@telus.net. 250-743-8086
27.04.2013 28.04.2013 Mt Jutland via Amphitheatre Lake B3 Camp at Amphitheatre Lake, ascent of Mt Jutland and possibly Strata Mt or some turns on Jutland. Avi gear and experience required. Martin Hofmann mhofmannskis@gmail.com
04.05.2013 05.05.2013 Kings Peak C3 Ski descent. Please contact AFTER April 20th Tak Ogasawara. tak.quadra@gmail.com. 2502853012
04.05.2013 05.05.2013 Mt Klitsa C3 Take 2. Ski ascent from an overnight camp on the Brooke George Trail - via the Nahmint valley. Road condition depending, plan B might be Adder. Avi gear required. Catrin Brown catrin@shaw.ca 250-477-5806
17.05.2013 19.05.2013 Big Interior, C4 Multi day back country ski trip to Big Interior. AST1 or equivalent, AVI gear required, no analogue beacons), intermediate to advanced skiers, winter camping experience. NO SNOW SHOES. Please email. NOTE: Change of date? Trip Full-waiting list being taken. Harry Steiner. steinerh@telus.net
18.05.2013 20.05.2013 Mt Septimus C3 Crampons, helmet ,ice axe.NOTE CHANGE OF TRIP DESTINATION from previous Nahmint Stefan Gessinger. stefangessinger@gmail.com
18.05.2013 20.05.2013 Rees Ridge C3 Victoria Day w/end. Mt Celeste and Iceberg Peak. Ski up from Mirren Lake. Please contact AFTER April 20th Tak Ogasawara. tak.quadra@gmail.com. 2502853012
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