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May 21, 2026News by Kevin Liu

News: Bon Echo Price Increase Effective June 1, 2026

Please note that effective June 1st 2026, in order to support the cost of operation, the Bon Echo fees will be increasing to the new prices indicated below: Please check with the respective Bon Echo custodian (of the weekend you are attending) if you have any questions regarding payments.

May 21, 2026Mountaineering by Kevin Liu

Mountaineering: Haberl Hut Trip with ACC Vancouver – July 9-13

Alpine Club of Canada Vancouver Section is offering participant slots for an upcoming mountaineering trip from July 9 to 13th at the Jim Haberl Hut. The Jim Haberl Hut is a remote, fully-equipped alpine refuge nestled in the Serratus-Dione Col of the Tantalus Range in British Columbia. Maintained by the Vancouver Section, it sleeps 12 and serves as a basecamp for club activities year round. Full trip posting is found here. Please contact Colin Huggard if you are interested in participating.

May 21, 2026News by Kevin Liu

News: ACC Volunteers Needed – Beaver Valley Climbing Festival 2026

Ontario Alliance of Climbers is once again hosting the Beaver Valley Climbing Festival from August 14-16. Our Section participates in the festival by hosting a ‘Climbing Meet Up’. We are looking for ACC member that are willing to volunteer and help promote our club at the festival. What to expect: If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please contact Stanis at leadership@alpineclubtoronto.ca

May 21, 2026Mountaineering, News by Kevin Liu

Mountaineering: Toronto Section Camp LAST CALL 3 spots left

This is the last call for 2026 ACC Toronto Section Camp with 3 self-guided spots left. Applications to the waitlist for the guided courses remains open. Current cost estimates are as follows: For more information, you can reach out to our mountaineering coordinator at mountaineering@alpineclubtoronto.ca or check out the original trip posting

May 21, 2026Pub Nite by Kevin Liu

Pub Nite: ‘Rising from the Rubble – Trekking through Langtang Valley’ – June 2 @ 8 pm

When: Tuesday June 2ndsocial begins @ 7:00 pmpresentation begins @ 8:00 pm Where: C’est What – 67 Front St E Directions:Closest TTC: Union StationAccessible via GO Transit and the Gardiner;Green P parking nearby (Church St & Conger Coal Ln, ~3 min walk) Topic: Join us as Jonathan Oldenburger recounts his trek through Nepal’s Langtang Valley to climb Yala Peak (5700m) – four years after the devastating 2015 earthquake. Along the way: yak herds, rhododendrons, heartbreaking decimation of the Langtang village, and the incredible resilience of the Tamang people rebuilding their community and tourism industry. All while battling dehydration, sunburn, and a […]

May 21, 2026Course, News by Kevin Liu

News: 2026 ACC Climbing Leadership Course – Aug 3-4 & 7-10

Applications for the 2025 ACC Climbing Leadership Course are now being accepted. This year’s course will be held in Squamish, BC from August 7th to 10th, 2026 with two evening online sessions on August 3rd and 4th, 2026. It will focus on the skills needed to run a top rope crag session, including hazard management, anchor building, rope management, rescue skills and more! The trip is posed on ACC National’s Website as Section Climbing Leadership Course; you will need to login to apply. Also note that application requires section endorsement; please contact Stanis Yu at leadership@alpineclubtoronto.ca if you are interested in applying […]

April 24, 2026Uncategorized by Kevin Liu

Climbing: Top-Rope Basics Clinic @ Rattlesnake Point – May 9

WHEN: Saturday, May 9th, 2026 (10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) WHERE: Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area DESCRIPTION: A rock climbing outing/clinic at Rattlesnake Point where participants will review some basic knots and how to set up top-rope anchors on bolts and then get an opportunity to do some top-rope climbing. Open to both beginner and more-experienced climbers. All participants should know how to tie-in to a rope and how to belay a climber on top-rope (participants that don’t will be provided instruction). Participants will review these basic knots: overhand, figure of eight and figure of eight on a bight, fisherman’s knot, double-fisherman’s knot, clove […]

April 21, 2026News by Kevin Liu

Earth Day 2026 Cleanup Weekend

We’re pleased to report yet another successful year of garbage clearing at Tiffany Falls and Devil’s Punchbowl along Hamilton’s Escarpment. Throughout the year, various garbage and trash finds its way into these conservation areas; some with steep incline – a perfect opportunity for our club to lend a hand on cleanup week! Particularly for Tiffany Falls, our club has interest in keeping these areas clean as we benefit from ice climbing there – when the weather cooperates. Huge shoutout to all the volunteers that pushed through on the cleaning efforts despite somewhat questionable weather this past weekend.

April 21, 2026News by Kevin Liu

News: Upcoming Wilderness First Aid Courses

For any members interested in Wilderness First Aid, there are a few upcoming courses to be run in CFB Kingston from April 25 to May 1. Course will be delivered by Canadian Wilderness Medical Training, a reseller of Canadian Red Cross Training. Upcoming course segments are as follows: *HST not incl. A complete schedule of courses can be found on the Canadian Wilderness Medical Training Calendar

April 20, 2026Pub Nite by Kevin Liu

Pub Nite: ‘What Happens in Vegas…. …Shouldn’t Stay in Vegas!’ – Tue May 5 @ 8 pm

When: Tuesday May 5thsocial begins @ 7:00 pmpresentation begins @ 8:00 pm Where: C’est What – 67 Front St E Directions:Closest TTC: Union StationAccessible via GO Transit and the Gardiner;Green P parking nearby (Church St & Conger Coal Ln, ~3 min walk) Topic: Join us as ACC Toronto Section member Steve Burany gives an overview of sport climbing sandstone and limestone around Red Rock, Las Vegas – including a day of Type 2 adventure!

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