Climbers Access Society Of BC

10% OFF at MEC

for Lower Mainland

written by Peter Winter

May 3rd, 7pm-9pm. The Mountain Equipment Co-op is hosting their Club Night, where active CASBC members will receive 10% off all purchases (except bikes and boats).

VIMFF April 7 & 8

for Squamish

written by Peter Winter

VIMFF Best of the Fest in Squamish. CASBC members get tickets for $10 on-line sales only www.vimff.org. Email us at info@access-society.ca for the promo code.

Greg Sorensen Resignation

for Vancouver Island - North

written by Peter Winter

Sadly, Greg Sorensen has stepped down from CASBC. Greg has been our longest serving Director (for well over 10 years), but as it goes with volunteering there comes a time when one has to move on. The Board thanks Greg for his dedicated work over the years and wish him luck in his new free time! He will continue to be an Area Rep for us so all is not lost. Thanks Greg!

2010 Annual Report

written by Eric Goodwin

You can download our 2010 Annual Report here

The Steppes

for The Steppes

written by Greg Sorensen

The "Steppes" is located in the Lantzville foothills in the North end of Nanaimo. It is one of the more frequented climbing crags in Nanaimo with 52 lines to choose from ranging from 5.6 to 5.12b. The rock is sharp Basalt, and so it still has some loose rock, helmets are reccomended. Most of the routes finish at a Fixe belay rings on the face with the occasional back up set back from the cliff.
Gear: There are sport, mixed and a few trad routes to satisfy every type of climber. The routes vary in length from 7 to 21 meters.