Welcome to MICA

Your membership in MICA means a lot.

  • It supports advocacy for continued access to crags. The bigger we are, the more we can effectively advocate for climbing.

  • It funds ongoing maintenance of existing crags, including trail work and replacing or upgrading hardware.

  • It helps us develop new routes and new areas for us all to enjoy.

  • It furthers our capacity to educate and inform climbers and the public about climbing.

Membership Options

MICA believes in the goodwill of our community. You will see several membership options to select from, but it’s important to understand that all memberships are exactly the same (except the Lifer which is a one time fee).

We offer multiple options so our members (you!) can pay what feel is appropriate and what you can afford each year.

We value all members equally and the membership type you select is totally confidential.

Your membership will automatically renew each year. You can change this by in your personal account page of this site.

Thanks for becoming a member of MICA!

Indigenous - FREE

We acknowledge that we climb on unceded land that has been cared for by Indigenous communities for millennia. We humbly offer free membership in MICA.
Fee: Gifted
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Anchor Thrower - $10

Every hanger and every bolt at every crag costs about $10.
Fee: $10/yr
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Trail Blazer - $25

Every anchor setup costs about $25.
Fee: $25/yr
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Tool Technician - $50

Beyond the hard costs of materials, many tools are required to establish and maintain a crag. Generators, drills, hoses, ropes, power washers and more, and all take a beating to provide the climbing we love. It costs about $50 in tool maintenance to establish a new route.
Fee: $50/yr
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Lead Climber  - $100

A new sport route with 7-9 bolts costs about $100 in materials (bolts, hangers, anchor), not including trail building, tool costs or labour.
Fee: $100/yr
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Lifer - $538

You are deeply committed to climbing in the mid-Island and you have the financial capacity to give back at the highest level. This one-time membership fee gets you a lifetime membership in MICA, and you will be listed on the “Lifetime Members” section of our website (you can opt out if you want to remain anonymous).

Why $538? Because there are 538 routes in the current (7th) edition of the Nanaimo Guide Book. As a bonus, you get a copy of the Guide Book for free with your lifetime membership.
Fee: $538/life
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