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FULL: 4th Annual Climbing Trifecta Retreat

Sept. 20 – 22 (2 nights, 2 days) Woolner House, Concession 10 S, Duntroon, ON (continue north past the parking for Devil’s Glen; it’s on the left) Join us for the 4th Annual Climbing Trifecta Retreat – an event that combines outdoor climbing, daily am and pm yoga practice under the starts and by the campfire (weather permitting), and dorm-style cabin accommodations.  This weekend is an opportunity to get outdoors for a full two days of activity late in the rock-climbing season as well as to get to know/reconnect with fellow ACC members and sharing of climbing adventures past, present […]
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Climb and Dine

June 4, 2019, 6 pm to 10 pm Rock Oasis (388 Carlaw Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2T4) Climb and Dine are great ways to socialize with other ACC members, or even have an opportunity to get out to the gym for a night of climbing and find climbing partners.  We will head to a nearby pub or restaurant after for more socializing.  We will mostly be top roping, unless we can match two leaders. If you have never climbed at Rock Oasis, you will have to do a belay test before climbing. We will meet at 6 pm at Rock […]
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Pub Nite! Season has come to an end

The Pub Nite season has now come to an end. Pub Nites will resume in September. We are looking for speakers for next year’s season, please contact Bryan Thompson (patrowski@hotmail.com) if you have an adventure to share! Pub Nites are a great time for new and old members to socialize, get to know each other and share climbing stories. We hope to see you next season!
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Sport Climbing at Mount Nemo

Saturday, June 8, 2019 The Group will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot on Guelph Line and Colling Road Mount Nemo is the largest Escarpment crag in the Toronto area with more than 200 sport and trad routes. This trip is for more experienced climbers as there is a top-roping ban at Nemo — clifftop anchors for top ropes are not allowed.  Climbers must lead the route from the ground up and then place their own gear on existing fixed anchors if the others want to top-rope it. Therefore,  several lead climbers will be needed. Participation will be […]
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Sport Climbing at Metcalfe

Saturday, August 17, 2019Metcalfe Rock, We will meet in the Lower Parking Lot at 10:30 am.  This will be a fun climbing day at Metcalfe Rock.  All climbing abilities are encouraged.  This is an excellent opportunity to get out with a great group of people, share climbing stories and hopefully conquer some new routes. Metcalfe Rock is one of several crags in the Beaver Valley area with splendid views, a short approach and a good number of moderate and difficult sport and trad routes. This trip will focus on sport climbing, therefore several sport lead climbers will be needed. Maximum: 8 participants. GEAR: Helmet (mandatory), harness, climbing […]
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Victoria Day Weekend Back Country Hike

May 18-20, 2019, Bruce Trail from Burlington, through Mt Nemo, Crawford Lake, Kelso, and Niagara Escarpment to Speyside Nature Reserve Join us for three days, two nights of hiking on the Bruce Trail. We will bag 67 kms of trail. Test your gear and get in shape for extended trips later in the season. There will be hiking on Bruce Trail Maps 9 to 12, as we immerse ourselves in the outdoors. The trip needs a minimum of 2 participants that have a car for the car shuttle. Max 8 participants. It would be ideal to have RSVPs by Tuesday […]
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Intro to Trad Climbing

Three events will be held on 3 different dates: Saturday, May 25, 2019 9:30am-4pmSaturday, June 22, 2019 9:30am-4pmSaturday, July 20, 2019 9:30am-4pm Kelso or Rattlesnake Conservation Area, depending on weather and temperature This event is for experienced climbers interested in learning Traditional Style (Trad) Climbing. The clinic will give you the chance to second and clean gear and to mock lead to practice placing gear. There will be an opportunity to lead on 5.1-5.5 climbs, for those who can demonstrate an understanding and ability to build an anchor. To participate in this course, you must know how to belay a […]
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Bon Echo Completion Party!

Saturday, June 1st, 2019 at 4pm, the Wallace R. Joyce Bon Echo Hut The Bon Echo Renewal project is coming to an end, the climbing season is starting and we would like to celebrate with you! Join us for an evening of food, fun and volunteer recognition as we celebrate the Completion of the Bon Echo Renewal Project!A 3-course dinner will be provided. Cost: $25 per person plus regular hut fees(Free for volunteers who helped with BERP) Capacity is limited to 60 people, so register soon!To register: contact Bryan Thompson at: patrowski@hotmail.com
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Bon Echo 101

June 22-23, 2019 The Bon Echo 101 weekend has become a Toronto Section tradition. Climbers who have never been to Bon Echo for climbing are teamed up with experienced climbers to introduce them to this beautiful area.  Bon Echo has a large number of trad routes (no sport routes) on a cliff rising out of the lake and only accessible by boat or canoe. Because the cliff lies within a provincial park, there are rules that must be observed (mandatory helmets is one). Make yourself familiar with them at the section website: alpineclubtoronto.ca/bonecho/ It is strongly recommended that you plan […]
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Start to the Bon Echo Season is Delayed

We regret to be cancelling climbing at Bon Echo on the Victoria Day long weekend. However, the extreme flooding on the Mazinaw Lake this spring has cost us two crucial weeks in the renovation process. The hut is still a construction site and the large volunteer work party set for the May 11 weekend had to be moved back to the long weekend. The flooding hobbled Smart’s Marina’s efforts to get its docks set up, so we couldn’t have our boat in the water as early as we were hoping to. This had a domino effect. The builder lost two […]
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