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Pub Nite: ‘Shenanigans in the Tantalus Range’ – Dec 12 @ 7:30pm

When: Thurs Dec 12th @ 7:30 pm Where: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Topic: Join the participants of the ACC Toronto Section’s 2024 Mountaineering Camp as they regale you with their accomplishments and experiences in the Tantalus Range of BC’s coast mountains. Their slideshow will feature stunning mountain photos and unforgettable stories of adventure and hijinks. An announcement will also be given regarding the details for next summer’s Section Camp and how you can sign up.
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Trip: Family Day Weekend Adirondacks – Feb 13-17

When: Thursday, February 13th (leaving) to Monday, February 17th (returning). Description: All winter activity event in the renowned setting of the Adirondack Mountains of New York State, There will be technical WI ice-climbing, alpine ice-climbing, winter mountaineering, snowshoeing, and skiing.  We will be staying four nights at the very comfortable Trails End Inn in Keene Valley, New York. Cost: $600.00 CAD per person. Includes four nights accommodation, breakfasts, and dinners. Contact trip leader for payment schedule.Gear: Standard gear depending on your preference of activity. Details to follow.Trip leaders: Rob Le Blanc – leblancrobertwade@gmail.com and Bryan Thompson –patrowski@hotmail.comMax Participants: 16Trip Classification: A,B and C Trip Hazards:Communication and RescueFalls and BelayingRockfall […]
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Bouldering: Niagara Glen – Nov 30, Dec 14

Key Dates: November 30th, 2024 – First Session – contact trip leader for specific time and meet location December 14th, 2024 – Second Session – contact trip leader for specific time and meet location Description: Day trip to Niagara Glen for an introductory bouldering day. All boulder pads and guidebooks will be provided for use. Morning session on bouldering safety that includes Niagara Glen rules, boulder selection, pad placement, spotting and falling will be available to all participants that will give a good foundation for safe bouldering at the glen. There are a massive number of routes all over the glen to […]
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Pub Nite: Denali – Nov 21 @ 7:30 pm

When: Thurs Nov 21st @ 7:30 pm Where: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Topic: Come to our next pub night and learn about the 2024 ACC Toronto section trip to climb the West Buttress route on Mt. Denali in Alaska. In May, 2024 ACC members Quentin Hamilton and Jonathan Goss (Toronto), Ryan Pope (Manitoba) and Salil Harsulkar (Alberta) had a go at North America’s highest peak (6,190m). The talk will discuss the route, trip planning, training requirements and how things went on the mountain back in May-June, 2024. The talk will be presented by Quentin Hamilton, a […]
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Drytool Night @ Coyote Rock – Oct 26-27 – Double Header

WHEN: Saturday, October 26th, Beginner session 5-6pm | Open climb 6-9pmSunday, October 27th, 1-4pm WHERE: Coyote Rock Gym – 1737B St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, K1G 3V4 WHAT: Saturday: Indoor drytooling, routes from beginner to advanced. 30 spots available for the open climb. Bring your own gear or use ours. We use real tools with metal picks and climbing shoes. Helmets mandatory. All participants must be 16+.Sunday: Following the drytooling night, we’ll be holding a small friendly competition. We will have 5 top rope routes at varying grades with beginner and advanced categories. 1 round, modified red point. Participants must be […]
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ACC Toronto Section AGM Guest Speaker: Pascale Marceau – Sat Nov 16 @ 7:30pm

We’re excited to announce that our guest speaker for our 2024 Annual General Meeting at The Pilot, Stealth Lounge (2nd Floor) will be Pascale Marceau. Pascale is an explorer, mountaineer and consultant in high-risk industry based out of the Canadian Rockies. She has over 25 years of mountain adventuring and has recently been focusing on remote, cold weather, exploratory firsts. Some of her major highlights include: Her talk, Artic Awe will feature her most recent expedition: her 7 week long expedition in 2023. The goal was simply to be erasing competitiveness and falling in sync with nature. Polar bear encounters, crevassed glaciers […]
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Alpine Club of Canada Toronto Section Notice of Meeting – Sat Nov 16 @ 5:30 pm

TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF: The Alpine Club of Canada, Toronto SectionTake notice that the Annual General Meeting of members of the Alpine Club of Canada, Toronto Section will be held on Saturday November 16th at The Pilot between 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm with the agenda provided below. AGENDA:5:30 pm – 6:15 pm: Member Business 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm: Recap of Section’s Activities 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Guest Speaker: Pascale Marceau 9:00 pm – 9:30 pm: Raffle draw 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Year-End Party! Also note that only members in good standing will be permitted to vote […]
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2025 ACC Winter Leadership Course – Jan 18-25

Applications for the 2025 ACC Winter Leadership Course are now being accepted. This year’s course will be based out of the beautiful Fairy Meadows Hut in the Selkirk Mountains from January 18th to 25th, 2025. It will focus on planning and management of ski touring trips, group management, risk theory, avalanche terrain evaluation, and route finding among other skills. More information about the course can be found on the ACC webpage: https://alpineclubofcanada.ca/adventure/2025-winter-leadership-camp/. Applicants will be required to submit a complete application no later than 11:59 PM (MST) on October 30th, 2024, which includes the following three components: Photo Credit: Holly Mandarich
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Mountaineering: Section Camp Committee Members Wanted!

We’re looking for some members that will be able to help with organizing next year’s section camp. If you are interested in helping to select, plan, and organize the next section camp, we want you! Some options for location currently under consideration are: BC, the Rockies, the Tetons, Chamonix, or possibly somewhere you think is worthwhile. Mountaineering experience preferred, but not required. Looking for folks who can commit 1-3hrs a months over the winter to organize the trip. If interested, please reach out to mountaineering@alpineclubtoronto.ca
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Drytool Night @ Aspire Climbing Whitby – Sept 7 @ 3 pm

WHEN: Sept 7 WHERE: Aspire Climbing Whitby DESCRIPTION: Indoor drytooling, routes from beginner to advanced. 30 spots available for the open climb.Bring your own gear or use ours. We use real tools with metal picks and climbing shoes. Helmets mandatory. GEAR: Bring your own or use ours. Helmets mandatory. MAX PARTICIPANTS: 30 COST: Aspire Whitby Members: Non Aspire Whitby Members: Please sign up at www.aspireclimbing.com/events to reserve your spot. TRIP CLASS: A HAZARDS: Be aware of the following trip hazards – general hazards WAIVER: Please be read and be aware of the ACC waiver before attending. Members sign the waiver when completing renewal/registration.  Please ensure that your membership is up to date.
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