The Outdoor Adventure Club is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization based in Vancouver, BC. For over four decades we have been organizing trips into the mountains, glaciers, and crags of the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
We welcome everyone — from first-time hikers to seasoned alpinists. Our trip program covers beginner day hikes all the way to serious mountaineering expeditions, and everything in between: backcountry skiing, rock climbing, via ferratas, snowshoeing, and social events.
The club is entirely member-supported. All trips are organized by volunteer leaders from within our community. By joining, you gain access to a network of experienced outdoor travellers, club huts, gear loans, training courses, and a lively social calendar.
Become a Member"The mountains are calling, and I must go." — John Muir
We are guests in the wilderness. All club trips follow Leave No Trace principles — we pack out what we pack in, stay on trail, and respect the natural environment we love.
Mountains are better with friends. We foster an inclusive, welcoming community where everyone from beginners to experts can find their people and grow in the outdoors.
No summit is worth a life. Our leaders are trained in first aid and emergency protocols. We encourage members to develop their own safety skills through our course program.
A group of 12 hikers and skiers from the University of British Columbia form the Outdoor Adventure Club, primarily to organize weekend backcountry ski tours in the Garibaldi area.
The club purchases its first mountain hut near the Elfin Lakes area, giving members year-round access to high alpine terrain without the need to carry full camping gear.
Membership reaches 100 for the first time, prompting the creation of the first formalized trips coordinator and leader training program.
The club launches its first online trip management system, replacing sign-up sheets at monthly socials and dramatically expanding access to the trip program.
The club celebrates its 40th anniversary with over 400 active members, 3 club huts, and over 200 trips run per year across a full range of activities.