Browse News By Tag: presentation RSS2016-02-25T03:51:00+0000The FMCBC is hosting a presentation by Sandy Allan (author of In Some Lost Place) in Vancouver on Tuesday, April 5th. This April, the FMCBC will be hosting a presentation by Sandy Allan, Scottish mountaineer and author of the 2015 book In Some Lost Place: The first ascent of Nanga Parbat’s Mazeno Ridge (which received a glowing review by Mike Nash in our Fall/Winter edition of Cloudburst). Sandy will speak about his experiences climbing what was previously widely regarded as 'the last great climb' of the Himalaya—the giant Mazeno Ridge on Nanga Parbat, the world’s ninth highest mountain. His team’s ascent took 18 days, the last four of which were endured without food and water.  Come listen to Sandy describe his epic journey to the top and to find out what’s next for this storied climber.  Date: Tuesday, April 5th Time:  Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. Cost:  Admission is by donation (suggested donation is $5)  Location:  Langara College - 100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC - Room A136a    How to get there: ·         Directions (Transit & Car) ·         Campus Map ·         Building Map ·         Parking - $3.50 flat rate after 5pm – payment can be made at any parking pay station on campus... Read more

]]>2016-02-25T03:51:00+0000Free beer and pizza for current and aspiring trip organizers. Come learn about being a trip organizer, club resources, and suggested trip destinations. Pre-registration required. https://bcmc.ca/m/events/view/1360187099 Pre-Registration for this event is required. Preliminary schedule of topics: ·        Review of the Club’s guidelines for trip organizers and participants ·        Resources available for planning trips ·        Tips on screening potential participants ·        Leadership (recommended procedures, skills, experience and equipment) ·        Suggested trips (hiking, mountaineering, other) ·        Overview of the Club Website and the Trip Schedule ·        Question & Answer Session Pizza and beer to be provided by the Club, but participants must commit to organizing and posting a trip that will occur prior to September 2013.    ... Read more

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