A YEAR FOR THE RECORD BOOKS

It’s been a year of weather to remember – or forget – in BC. As I was writing this, another atmospheric river was tracking toward the south coast. At the same time thousands of homeowners, businesspeople, and farmers in Abbotsford, Princeton, Merritt, and other affected communities had barely had a chance to ponder recovering from the damage caused by the November 12 weekend rain event and catastrophic flooding that have so far claimed at least six people. In some places, a month’s worth of rain fell in 24 hours.

In late June and early July, the heat dome broke all time temperature records in Canada and is being blamed for more than 600 deaths. It led to volatile forest conditions and fires like the one that incinerated Lytton so fast residents barely had time to jump in their vehicles and escape. Sadly, two people died in Lytton. This dangerous fire was one of many that cast a cloud of choking smoke over much of BC throughout July and August, destroying houses and property in places like Monte Lake, Fintry, and elsewhere.

Then there was the tornado that touched down on Point Grey in Vancouver on November 5 – the first one in the Lower Mainland in 50 years.

CONTEST ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED

Due to extenuating circumstances, we have extended our BLBCA Ultimate Backcountry Getaway contest until Dec. 14th at 11:59 PDT. 

The winner can choose a trip to one of our 32 member lodges and take a friend with them! Prize valued up to $5,000!

CHECK OUT OUR BLBCA PODCAST
MOUNTAIN ESCAPES | A BACKCOUNTRY PODCAST

In our most recent episode we sit down with father and son team Ron and Lars Andrews of Whitecap Alpine Adventure!

Or listen to our past episodes; featuring conversations with Thomas Grandi and Sara Renner of Talus Lodge and Jasmin Caton of Valhalla Mountain Touring. 

To listen, click here to tune in on your favourite podcast platform and hit subscribe so that you never miss an episode!

Our host and Executive Director, Brad Harrison, connects backcountry enthusiasts with the stewards and caretakers of lodges throughout British Columbia. The podcast also includes a segment aptly titled My Backcountry Story where we hear from members of the community who share their personal experiences in the backcountry.