The BC Mountaineering Club has been around for over 100 years now and offers mountaineering programs, courses, and trips all over BC. The BCMC is a group of like-minded individuals who participate in outdoor activities. The club was established in 1907 and currently has about 500 members. The club organizes mountaineering and back country skiing […]
Kayaker Attempting Record Paddle Around Vancouver Island
British Sea kayaker Sean Morley is going to attempt to paddle around Vancouver Island in record time. The current solo circumnavigation record of 23 days and 10 hours was set just last year by Joe O’Blenis. Morley is set to being his journey Sep 22, and expects to complete the ~1100km paddle in just 18 […]
Make Your Mark – For A BC Park
BC Parks has a new initiative where you can ‘make your mark’ through sponsorship. For $3,000 you can sponsor your own park bench (complete with commemorative plaque), or for a mere $42,000 you can sponsor a composting toilette. [A]s part of British Columbia’s 150th celebration, you can play a part in strengthening the enduring connection […]
Featured Dive Site: Porteau Cove
Porteau Cove is a Provincial Marine Park, and a terrific scuba diving spot. This diver’s ‘playground’ is a favorite of many locals. Its easy beach access, man made reefs, and wall dive make it an ideal dive spot for divers of all levels. In 1981 Porteau Cove was established as BC’s first underwater park. The […]
Rock & Ice’s Top Ten N.A. Climbing Cities
Rock & Ice Magazine has recently released their list of the top ten climbing cities in North America. Vancouver comes in a respectable 8th place, and is only Canadian city on the list. 1. Chattanooga, Tennessee 2. Boise, Idaho 3. Ogden, Utah 4. South Lake Tahoe, California 5. Leavenworth, Washington 6. New Paltz, New York […]
Kayak Lessons and Rentals with Rocky Point Kayak
Rocky Point Kayak offers rentals and lessons out of Port Moody. They have 4 levels of certification: Intro, Capsize Recovery, Edging & Bracing, and Rolling.