Medical Students Mountain Club

"Climb the mountains, and get their good tidings." John Muir

This is a group of medical students who love to get high! - in such a way that will not jeopardize our standing with the CPSA. Specifically, the MSMC seeks to connect students in the three pillar disciplines of mountaineering: rock climbing, alpine climbing, and ski mountaineering. There are no prerequisites to join; this club welcomes people from all backgrounds. The MSMC seeks to teach mountaineering techniques according to best practices* and to facilitate climbing trips by connecting students.** This club will explore connections to mountaineering medicine and provide a public voice on issues of environmental concern.

*Any informal instruction provided by club leaders is not a substitute for instruction by a professional ACMG guide. Club leaders will not teach certain skills which should be learned from a guide, especially avalanche skills.

**The MSMC does not formally operate any climbing trips. Any recreational climbing trips that involve MSMC members are not affiliated with the MSMC.