Founder
1st Mountaineers
| Youth Service: | When: | Yrs: | Where: |
| Cubs | 1968-1971 | 3 | 31st Capilano Cubs |
| Scouts | 1971-1975 | 4 | 31st Capilano Scouts |
| Venturers | 1975-1978 | 3 | 21st & 15th Capilano Venturers |
| Leader-in-training | 1975 | 1 | 21st Capilano Cubs |
| Basic Cub Leader Training (WBI) | 1974 | ||
| Basic Scout Leader Training (WBI) | 1975 | ||
| 15th World Scouting Jamboree | 1975 | Lillihammer, Norway | |
| Queen’s Venturer Award | March 31, 1976 | Victoria, B.C. | |
| Adult Service: | When: | Yrs: | Where: |
| Scouter (Troop) | 2010-2011 | 1 | 1st West Vancouver Scout Group |
| Group Commissioner | 2011-2017 | 5+ | “1st Mountaineer Scouts” (5th West Vancouver Scout Group) |
| Scoutmaster | 2011-2017 | 5+ | 1st Mountaineer Scouts |
| Venturer Advisor | 2014-2017 | 2+ | 1st Mountaineer Venturers |
| Cubmaster | 2016-2017 | 0+ | 1st Mountaineer Cubs |
| Event Leader 2013 Mountaineering Camp 2014 Mountaineering Camp (Week 1) 2014 Mountaineering Camp (Week 2) 2015 Mountaineering Camp 2016 Mountaineering Camp (Week 1) “Girl Power” 2016 Mountaineering Camp (Week 2) |
. June 28-July 5, 2013 July 12-19, 2014 July 19-26, 2014 July 4-11, 2015 July 2-9, 2016 July 9-16, 2016 |
. . Rogers Pass, Glacier National Park |
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| Adult Training – General: | When: | Complete: | Provider: |
| Woodbadge I (Troop) | November 27, 2010 | Yes | Scouts Canada Pacific Coast Council |
| Woodbadge II (Troop) | April 10, 2011 | Yes | Scouts Canada Pacific Coast Council |
| Woodbadge I (Group Commissioner) | November 3, 2012 | Yes | Scouts Canada Pacific Coast Council |
| Treasurer Workshop | Sept. 24, 2011 | Yes | Scouts Canada Pacific Coast Council |
| Child & Youth Safety | June 18, 2012 | Yes | Scouts Canada (on-line) |
| Accessibility | June 20, 2012 | Yes | Scouts Canada (on-line) |
| Volunteer Screening | October 28, 2013 | Yes | Scouts Canada (on-line) |
| Woodbadge I (Company) | 2014 | Yes | Scouts Canada (on-line) |
| Woodbadge I (Pack) | 2015 | Yes | Scouts Canada (on-line) |
| Adult Training – Specialized: | When: | Complete: | Provider: |
| Basic First Aid & CPR |
March 13, 2011 | Yes | The Lifesaving Society of Canada |
| Standard First Aid for Wilderness & Level B CPR |
October 25, 27 & 28, 2012 |
Yes | St. Johns Ambulance |
| Avalanche Skills Training, Level I (AST-1) | March 17-18, 2012 | Yes | Canada West Mountain School |
| Top Rope Anchoring (incl. belaying & rappelling) |
April 28 & 29, 2012 | Yes | Alpine Club of Canada Vancouver Section |
| Mountaineering – Level I – Weekend 1: Rock Climbing – Weekend 2: Glacier Travel/Safety – Weekend 3: Climb Mt. Matier |
. May 25-27, 2012 June 2-3, 2012 June 9-10, 2012 |
. Yes Yes Yes |
. Alpine Club of Canada Vancouver Section |
| Crevasse Rescue – Dry School | June 25, 2012 | Yes | Alpine Club of Canada Vancouver Section |
| Trip Building for Event Coordinators | June 26, 2012 | Yes | Alpine Club of Canada Vancouver Section |
| Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Clinic | June 22-23, 2013 | Yes | Whistler Alpine Guides |
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| Alpine Club of Canada Vancouver Section |
2012-present | ||
| Federation of Mountain Clubs of B.C. | 2012-present |
Peaks Hiked, Scrambled & Climbed 
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Peaks Summited |
Location: | Elevation: | When: |
Partners: |
| Hollyburn Mountain (hike) – From Nordic Area Parking |
North Shore |
4,345 ft |
June 19, 2011 |
1st Mountaineer Scouts |
| Black Mountain (hike) – From Horseshoe Bay |
North Shore |
3,992 ft |
October 16, 2011 |
1st Mountaineer Scouts |
| Stawamus Chief (hike/scramble) – 1st Peak . – 2nd Peak |
Howe Sound |
2,001 ft |
October 29, 2011 |
1st Mountaineer Scouts |
| Mount Seymour (hike) – 1st Peak |
North Shore |
4,766 ft |
June 2, 2012 |
Alpine Club of Canada |
| Mount Matier (climb) – Northeast Face – Stopped 100 feet below summit ridge due to dangerous cornice conditions on top |
Joffre Lakes Provincial Park |
9,131 ft |
June 9-10, 2012 |
Alpine Club of Canada |
| Mount Cheops (hike/scramble) – Thunderstorm stopped us ≈ 1200 ft. short of summit |
Rogers Pass |
8,546 ft |
July 30, 2012 |
Alpine Club of Canada |
| Mount Abbott (hike) – Stopped at ≈ 7,000 ft. level |
Rogers Pass |
8,087 ft |
July 31, 2012 |
Alpine Club of Canada |
| Eastpost Spire (scramble) – Stopped at false summit 50-100 ft. short of true summit due to route issues |
The Bugaboos |
8,950 ft |
August 3, 2012 |
Alpine Club of Canada |
| Youngs Peak (climb) – Northwest Face |
Rogers Pass Glacier National Park |
9,235 ft 2,815 m |
July 3, 2013 | 2013 Mountaineering Camp Scouts: Svetlana, Emerald, Ben, Simon & Keir Venturers: Jessica & Meredith Leaders: Jason, Alastair |
Mt. Kilimanjaro– The “Roof of Africa” |
Kilimanjaro National Park Tanzania |
19,341 ft5,895 m |
August 2, 2013 | Simon (14) |
| Youngs Peak (climb) – Northwest Face |
Rogers Pass Glacier National Park |
9,235 ft 2,815 m |
July 17, 2014 | 2014 Mountaineering Camp Scouts: Keir, Ben, Robert, Douglas & Sawyer Venturers: Simon & Jackson Leaders: Dennis |
| Mt. Baker (climb) – Coleman-Deming Route – Bad weather (clouds & poor visibility) forced us to abandon the climb at about the 8,500 ft level |
Washington State |
10,781 ft |
July 15-16, 2014 |
Simon (15) & Keir (12) |
| Mt. Rainier (climb) – Disappointment Cleaver Route – two team members were stricken with stomach flu and we were forced to abandon the climb after 24 hours at Camp Muir at 10,060 feet |
Washington State |
14,411 ft |
July 17-19, 2014 |
Simon (15) & Keir (12) |
| Youngs Peak (climb) – Northwest Face |
Rogers Pass Glacier National Park |
9,235 ft 2,815 m |
July 9, 2015 | 2015 Mountaineering Camp Scouts: Keir, Samantha, Evan & Spencer Venturers: Randi, Logan, Hunter, Tanner & Weston Leaders: Valerie & Francesca |
| Youngs Peak (climb) – Northwest Face |
Rogers Pass Glacier National Park |
9,235 ft 2,815 m |
July 7, 2016 | 2016 Mountaineering Camp Week 1 – “Girl Power” Scouts: Fleur, Miranda, Madelyn, Jasmine, Amanda Venturers: Samantha, Brianna, Randi, Abigayle Leaders: Valerie & Tara |
| Youngs Peak (climb) – Northwest Face |
Rogers Pass Glacier National Park |
9,235 ft 2,815 m |
July 14, 2016 | 2016 Mountaineering Camp Week 2 Scouts: Jonny, Nathaniel Venturers: Thomas, Eddie, Michael Leaders: Simon, Keir, Eloi, John & Nick |
Mt. Rainier– Disappointment Cleaver Route (climb)
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Mount Rainier National Park Washington State, USA |
14,410′4,394m |
July 28, 2016 | Simon (17), Keir (14) & Spencer (14) |
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| “To Do” List: | Location: | Elevation: | When: | Partners: |
| Mt. Garibaldi (climb) | Garibaldi Park |
8,787 ft |
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| Wedge Mountain (climb) | Garibaldi Park/Whistler |
9,527 ft |
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| Everest Base Camp (trek) | Sagarmatha National Park Nepal |
17,650 ft |
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| Baden‑Powell Peak (climb) | Langtang National Park Nepal |
19,111 ft |
* Contact me if you are interested in joining an international expedition to climb the founder’s namesake peak in the Himalayas! |
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| Aconcagua (trek/climb) | Aconcagua Provincial Park Mendoza Province, Argentina |
22,841 ft |
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| The Pacific Northwest “Ring of Fire”: . Mt. Garibaldi 8,787′ Mt. Baker 10,771′ Mt. Adams 12,280′ Mt. St. Helens 8,365′ Mt. Hood 11,239′ Mt. Jefferson 10,497′ Mt. Shasta 14,162′ |
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Peaks Summited |
Location: | Elevation: |
When: |
Partners: |
| Stawamus Chief (hike/scramble) | Howe Sound |
2,303 ft |
1970s |
Cubs and/or Scouts |
| Sky Pilot (hike/scramble) | Howe Sound |
6,645 ft |
Early 1980s |
Ken Redekop |
| Weart Mountain (climb) – Southeast Ridge |
Garibaldi Park/Whistler |
9,400 ft |
Early 1980s |
Hiked solo to Wedgemont Lake |
| Black Tusk (hike/scramble) | Garibaldi Park |
7,598 ft |
1988-89 |
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| Galdhøpiggen (climb) | Oppland Norway |
8,100 ft |
July 1975 |
* International Team of Scouts selected from the World Scouting Jamboree in Lillihammer. * Highest Mountain in Norway & Northern Europe. |
| Note: * The 20th Century part of this list is just a fun reminiscence project. * Most hikes/climbs have simply been forgotten over the years. |
“I’ve climbed with some of the best climbers in the world,
more importantly, to me, they are some of the best people in the world.
That’s another reason why I climb.”
— Jim Wickwire.
Chillin’ in the middle of “Avalanche Alley”.
Anniversary Glacier below Mt. Matier. June, 2012.
!["I've learned that any dream worth dreaming is the dream with the uncertain outcome. If we knew we would be successful, if we knew it would be easy, if we knew it would be a certainty-filled challenge that was cozy and comfortable, without hardship and adversity, then what would be the point? This is how you induce transformation and growth. Conceive of the most outrageous dream, put it out there and activate your inner hero's journey. Where comfort zones are obliterated, extraordinary life experiences begin."
– Elia Saikaly
Spencer (14) from Oshawa, Ontario, enroute to the summit of Mt. Rainier (14,410'/4,394m) at dawn on July 28, 2016.
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"When asked what the hardest part was [Spencer's] response was "Summit day", when asked what the best part was the response remained the same "Summit" with a summation of "Seriously Mom...its was the hardest, but the best thing I have ever done" Said with the biggest smile and obvious pride."
– Spencer's Mom
Spencer had the courage and commitment needed to see this challenge through to the end. That makes Spencer a certified badass!](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/s640x640/sh0.08/e35/14334582_1216115568431953_1700099418_n.jpg "\"I've learned that any dream worth dreaming is the dream with the uncertain outcome. If we knew we would be successful, if we knew it would be easy, if we knew it would be a certainty-filled challenge that was cozy and comfortable, without hardship and adversity, then what would be the point? This is how you induce transformation and growth. Conceive of the most outrageous dream, put it out there and activate your inner hero's journey. Where comfort zones are obliterated, extraordinary life experiences begin.\"
– Elia Saikaly
Spencer (14) from Oshawa, Ontario, enroute to the summit of Mt. Rainier (14,410'/4,394m) at dawn on July 28, 2016.
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\"When asked what the hardest part was [Spencer's] response was \"Summit day\", when asked what the best part was the response remained the same \"Summit\" with a summation of \"Seriously Mom...its was the hardest, but the best thing I have ever done\" Said with the biggest smile and obvious pride.\"
– Spencer's Mom
Spencer had the courage and commitment needed to see this challenge through to the end. That makes Spencer a certified badass!")
![Dropping In
After climbing the 500'/150m headwall and summiting Youngs Peak (9245'/2815m) [twice this summer - the first week with an all girl team and the second week with an all dude team], we rigged a 400' rappel (two 60m ropes tied together) to get back down the headwall...
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Here's Nick from Okotoks, Alberta, rapping off the edge. He'll have one stop on the way down while one of our guys gets him past the mid knot and then another 60m of fun to the bottom. How cool is that?](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/s640x640/sh0.08/e35/14295463_1887729881454665_1710539896_n.jpg "Dropping In
After climbing the 500'/150m headwall and summiting Youngs Peak (9245'/2815m) [twice this summer - the first week with an all girl team and the second week with an all dude team], we rigged a 400' rappel (two 60m ropes tied together) to get back down the headwall...
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Here's Nick from Okotoks, Alberta, rapping off the edge. He'll have one stop on the way down while one of our guys gets him past the mid knot and then another 60m of fun to the bottom. How cool is that?")
