The initial winter trip listing has now been published and is available here: Winter Trip Schedule. Please note that additional trips and events will be added as the season rolls on and conditions become appropriate. For those new to backcountry adventuring – welcome! You can find an index to the trip rating, which is the…
Priority #1 when out and about is safety awareness. KMC provides links to a range of useful resources when planning a trip, and the newest link concerns personal safety: https://kootenaymountaineeringclub.ca/mountain-info/links/
The early draft Summer Trip Schedule is here, listing a wide range of events from April through to the November 1st! Please note that this is an early first take – there will be more trips added as the season progresses, but we wanted to get this out as early as possible. How this works:…
Help prevent the spread of invasive species The Central Kootenay region is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, with endless recreation choices and opportunities. While enjoying natural environments, invasive species can act as “hitchhikers”, and latch onto gear, clothing, equipment, footwear and firewood. Allowed to settle and get a hold, they have the ability to change…
EXCLUSIVE: KMC discounts at Kootenay retailers Members will receive discounts of varying degrees at the following participating retailers. You could earn back your annual membership fee with as little as two purchases. Please be aware that the terms and details of each discount vary by store, so will need to be checked with staff. However,…
The initial winter trip listing has now been published and is available here: Winter Trip Schedule. Please note that additional trips and events may be added as the season rolls on. For those new to backcountry adventuring – welcome! You can find an index to the trip rating, which is the level of difficulty/exertion, at…
The recent tragic avalanches in our region and this year’s complex snowpack are a reminder to review the KMC Guidelines for Avalanche Safety. These guidelines were developed in 2021 by the Avalanche Guidelines Committee (Etter/Oostlander/Mitchell) and ratified by the KMC executive. They represent a reasonable and practical approach to ensuring safety on KMC winter trips. Safe travels.
The new KMC website has launched! And not only that, the winter trip schedule and courses have been posted! This new site is a big change for us, and we’re excited about the update! Below are details about how the transition works and what you can find on the new site. Membership What’s new? KMC…
Welcome to our new website! We are excited about the launch of our new website. On top of having a modern design, it has some cool functionalities like online membership registration, and online huts booking. If you have any question or feedback, send us a message at [email protected]