Monthly Archives: January 2021

Immediately following the presentation from our guest speaker, we would like to invite you to join us to a new virtual space hosted by Kumospace. Kumospace is a virtual environment that allows you to move around, and interact with others. Please join us if you are interested in participating in a more interactive virtual social experience. To join, please go to ACC-YYZ’s Virtual Pub Nite Room. To enter, you will need to register. Our room size is limited so don’t be late! For more information on Kumospace, you can find them here.
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Our guest speaker will be Susanna Oreskovic, a member of the ACC Montreal Section and the Canadian EH Society. Susanna will be presenting a slideshow about Phyllis Munday, one of the greatest female mountaineers in Canada’s history. Susanna had the privilege of researching Phyllis Munday in preparation for reenacting her 1926 expedition to the Waddington Range. She is the author of the soon-to-be-published book, “Expedition to Mystery Mountain – Adventures of a Bushwhacking, Knickerbocker-wearing Woman.” More on Susanna Oreskovic @ http://www.susannao.photography/ Join us on Zoom via:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5093999952?pwd=TUxrc1dLMVg5ZTYxL245SnRNNmVtdz09
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My fellow outdoor enthusiasts, Since the Coronavirus pandemic began, the ACC-YYZ has worked tirelessly to provide you with the outdoor activities we all love, in a safe and responsible manner that helps limit the spread of COVID-19. It hasn’t been an easy year, and we applaud our members who have found creative ways to get outside and climb, hike, ski, bike, and stay active while respecting provincial and local guidelines from Public Officers of Health. I am particularly grateful for the many volunteers who have stepped up to lead trips, be custodians, run committees, and serve on your board of […]
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Happy New Year everyone! We are resuming virtual Pub Nites on Zoom. We are also looking for speakers for March, April and May. Please contact Bryan Thompson at: patrowski@hotmail.com if you have an adventure you would like to share with the rest of us in lockdown! Please join us for the upcoming talks: Time: Tuesday January 26, 7:30 pm. Speaker: Susanna OreskovicBio: Susanna Oreskovic, a member of the ACC Montreal Section and the Canadian EH Society. She is the author of the soon-to-be-published book,  “Expedition to Mystery Mountain – Adventures of a Bushwhacking, Knickerbocker-wearing Woman.”Topic: Susanna will be presenting a slideshow about Phyllis Munday, one […]
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Hello all! Kevin here, your new communications, marketing, and membership chair. I’d like to apologize for the delay in communications recently and we’re doing our best to get back up to speed. I’d like to say a few things that are in the works, and also put out an invitation for suggestions. Website Renovation: First and foremost, our website will be renovated over the next while – updating any old content, and bringing in new features. At the top of the list, we’re in the midst of creating a page used to keep the status of ice climbing areas up […]
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Starting January 3rd 2021 to March 7th 2021, ACC hosts ice climbing clinics every Saturday – weather permitted of course. This is an ice climbing and mixed climbing clinic for people of all levels of ability. We review equipment, technique, gear placement, anchors, and safety protocols. See the events page for details on the Ice Climbing Clinics. Please be aware, and adhere to our COVID-19 policies.
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