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News: Toronto Section Camp 2026 Registration Open

Registration is now open for our 2026 Section Camp taking place July 19-26. Through great odds, we’ve secured the elusive Illecillewaet Hut (A.O. Wheeler Hut) in Glacier National Park. The hut provides great access to many mountain ranges including Mount Sir Donald. At section camp, we are offering both guided and self-guided participation. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop or improve your mountaineering skills! Trip logistics have been handled by our amazing mountaineering coordinator and section camp committee that were able to put together this amazing trip in such a short amount of time. Please note that a deposit […]
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Snow Sport: Wapta Traverse (Unguided) – Mar 16-20

WHERE: Wapta Icefields, AB WHEN: March 16 – 20, 2026 DESCRIPTION: We’ll be skiing the classic north–south Wapta Traverse across the Wapta and Waputik Icefields, starting from Peyto Lake and finishing near Sherbrooke Lake / Great Divide Lodge on Highway 1. The route links four ACC huts and travels over glaciers, passes and broad alpine bowls, with lots of opportunity for summit “side quests” and powder laps along the way. This is not a rushed itinerary: five days gives us ample time to move safely, manage conditions and still go after a few peaks. Arrival – Fri 13 March: Flight to YYC, Car Rental, Drive to Canmore […]
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Snow Sport: Limberlost Forest Snowsport Day Trip – Feb 28

WHEN: Saturday February 28th 2026, 9am-5pm WHERE: Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Preserve (https://limberlostforest.com/) DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a day of backcountry skiing or splitboarding right here in Ontario at the beautiful Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Preserve. Located about 3 hours north of Toronto, close to Huntsville, this location boasts over 70 kilometers of trails, 20 lakes and more than 10,000 unspoiled acres in the Muskoka wilderness. Thanks to the great work of the West Wind Highlands Ski Touring Association (https://wwhsta.org/), there are plenty of skiable gladed runs situated at the old Limberlost ski resort (the old T-bar, believed to be the oldest in Canada, is […]
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Ice Climbing: Algoma Alternative – Feb 13-16

WHEN: Feb 13 – 16, 2026Departure for Algoma will be Friday, Feb. 13 (after work);Return from Algoma on Monday, Feb. 16, 2025 (after climbing). WHERE: Blind River, Iron Bridge, Ontario (6 hours north of Toronto) DESCRIPTION: Three days of ice climbing. Lots of good ice. Multiple areas with multiple climbs between 20-50 metres high. ACCOMMODATION: We will be staying at the “7 Birches” cottage at the former Mountain View Camp on Lake Duborne, 13-14 km north of Blind River. There’s room for up to 8 participants in the cottage. Cost for the cottage: about $30-35 per person per night (depending on how many people […]
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Ice Climbing: mICEnaw 2026 – Feb 20-22

WHERE: ACC Toronto Bon Echo Hut WHEN: Feb 20-22, 2026 DESCRIPTION: Weekend of winter camping, ice climbing, snowshoeing and/or XC skiing at the Bon Echo hut, conditions permitted. A chance to get in some winter climbing and camping at Bon Echo and return to a warm hut for food and drinks. Drive up Friday and park at the usual spot (the public dock). Hike across the lake with your gear and make camp. Saturday and Sunday there will be opportunities for activities including climbing. MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS: 25 GEAR: Plenty of warm clothes. Winter camping gear including a tent, a winter sleeping bag plus […]
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Ice Climbing: Calabogie Caper/Calaboogie Nights 2: Electric Boogaloo – Feb 20-22

Where: Calabogie, Ontario When: Feb 20-22, 2026 Description: The second weekend event at a reliable ice climbing area with many climbs having a range of difficulties. Calabogie is about five hours from Toronto. Accommodations have been arranged in Ottawa for climbers arriving Friday night and leaving Sunday afternoon (contact the trip leader).  We will car-pool from Ottawa on Saturday and Sunday. Top-ropes will be established but leaders are very welcome.  The trip will be cross-advertised with the Ottawa Section.  Additional climbing possibly at Lac Poisson Blanc or Gatineau Park (Quebec). Trip Leader: For information on directions, meet-up spot and times, and any […]
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Ice Climbing: Calabogie Caper/ Calaboogie Nights 1 – Jan 30 – Feb 1

Where: Calabogie, Ontario When: Jan 30 – Feb 1 Description: A weekend event at a reliable ice climbing area with many climbs having a range of difficulties. Calabogie is about five hours from Toronto. Accommodations have been arranged in Ottawa for climbers arriving Friday night and leaving Sunday afternoon (contact the trip leader).  We will car-pool from Ottawa on Saturday and Sunday. Top-ropes will be established but leaders are very welcome.  The trip will be cross-advertised with the Ottawa Section.  Additional climbing possibly at Lac Poisson Blanc or Gatineau Park (Quebec). Trip Leader: For information on directions, meet-up spot and times, and […]
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Ice Climbing: Madawaska Ice Fest – Feb 6-8

Where: Maynooth, ON When: Feb 6-8 The second annual Madawaska Ice Fest is a celebration of ice climbing, hosted by the Alpine Club of Canada Toronto Section. We invite participants of all skill levels and abilities to join us for a weekend of climbing and community. There will be both open climbing and clinics on Saturday and Sunday. A dinner and celebratory party on Saturday Feb 7 will be hosted at The Arlington Gasthaus & Speakeasy in Maynooth. Follow us @Madawaska_IceFest to keep up-to-date with the latest information about registration, clinics, schedule, etc..   Registration will be open soon – […]
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Mountaineering: ACC Toronto Section Camp 2026 – July 19-26

Where: Illecillewaet Hut (A.O. Wheeler Hut), Rogers Pass, Glacier National Park When: July 19-26, 2026 – 7 nights Description: For the first time in 25 years the Toronto Section Camp will return to the birthplace of alpinism in North America, including one of the 50 Classics Climbs of North America, the Northwest Arête of Mount Sir Donald. Many of the routes are steeped in tradition and history, an interesting fact to remember as you reach for that next impeccable quartzite handhold or take that next footstep along one of the many trails which wind through the lush cedar forests that dominate the region.  […]
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Snow Sport: Avalanche Gear Practice Session – Jan 10

WHEN: Saturday January 10, 2026 WHERE: Boyne Valley Provincial Parkhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/WMDKVwhUSUhaVPTF9 DESCRIPTION: Join us for the opportunity to refresh your avalanche safety skills and test your avalanche gear with a group ahead of the snow season. This is not an instructional trip, participants are expected to have the prerequisite knowledge of AST1 concepts. Potential skills to refresh include: Weather and conditions assessmentTransceiver testTransceiver search patternsProbe assembly and useShovel digging techniquesRescue practice in groups Snowpack analysis We will be accessing Boyne Valley from the Prince of Wales Rd parking and travelling as a group for up to 2km to one of several […]
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