Yearly Archives: 2022

Our annual Tiffany Falls ice climbing days are set! Provided the ice forms, we plan to climb Sundays on the following days: Full details below: DESCRIPTION: Tiffany Falls Ice Clinic 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. COST: $20 plus HST per participant GEAR​: Harness, Helmet, rigid boots, technical crampons, warm clothing (ice axes are optional) TRIP LEADER: For more information or to sign up, please contact Robert LeBlanc TRIP CLASSIFICATION: A COVID-19: Participants are asked to please stay home if they have Covid […]
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We’re glad to announce that Basecamp has also resumed the monthly half price climbing night for ACC Toronto Section members! ACC members receive a half price day pass on the second Monday of each month. (This discount is valid only with proof of ACC membership). Remember to bring your ACC membership card or proof of membership to climb for half price the second Monday of the month!
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WHEN: December 17, 6:30pm to 10:00pm WHERE: Of Rock and Chalk Climbing Gym, 482 Ontario St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2K7 DESCRIPTION: Thinking of climbing some frozen rock (or ice) this winter? Why not get a leg up andjoin the ACC for some indoor drytooling training! Of Rock and Chalk is offering bi-weekly indoor drytooling nights & loaner tools are available! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drytoolnight/ COST: $20 (Gym admission) REQUIRED GEAR: Rock Shoes (Note crampons are not allowed, but mountain boots or approach shoes are permitted), Climbing Harness, Helmet, comfortable clothes OPTIONAL GEAR: Leashless ice tools TRIP LEADER: For more information or to sign up please contact Robert Patterson. TRIP CLASSIFICATION: A […]
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WHEN: Saturday December 10, 12 pm – 3:30 pmWHERE: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Trip Leader’s Orientation Day Are you considering leading a winter trip for the ACC Toronto Section? Are you a trip leader who wants a refresher on our current trip leading policies? Want to help out new trip leaders by mentoring them?Join us for a free informal seminar and learn what we do and how we do it. Free lunch provided!Contact Bryan Thompson to register.
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WHEN: Thurs Dec 8th @ 7:30 pm WHERE: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto TOPIC: This summer, a group of ACC Toronto section climbers journeyed about 3000km across 4 states to reach a few prominent objectives – Half-Dome, Mt. Shasta, and Mt.Rainier. All members safely made it to the summits and back, and now they are excited to share their experiences from the trip.
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As some of you know, the club boat we’ve used for over 20 years had become unseaworthy at the end of our Bon Echo 2022 season. The boat ferried club members to and from the Bon Echo hut, to climbs and is our workhorse to running Bon Echo climbing. We are asking the members, and community to continue to support the club in donating toward a new boat. The club will forever be grateful for your generosity as we look toward the next Bon Echo season. For donations requiring tax receipts, please donate via ACC National (QR code below). For […]
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WHEN: Sunday February 5, 2023 WHERE: Osler Bluff Ski Club, The Blue Mountains, ON DESCRIPTION: Let’s hit the groomers in the morning and lap the hiking trails in theafternoon. If there’s powder, all bets are off! COST: Lift ticket (TBD) GEAR: Helmet (mandatory), splitboard/touring skis. TRIP LEADER: For more information or to sign up please contact Bryan Phillips. Max Participants: 5 TRIP CLASSIFICATION: A. All ski/snowboard levels welcome. COVID-19: Participants are asked to please stay home if they have Covid symptoms. Trip Insurance is recommended.  WAIVER: Please read the waiver before attending and sign a color copy of it in ink upon arrival.
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WHEN: Saturday January 14, 2023 WHERE: Blue Mountain Ski Resort,  The Blue Mountains, ON DESCRIPTION: The North Toronto Ski Club (NTSC) will be welcoming ACC members onto one of their day trips this year! Their buses leave from various locations in Toronto and will take us up to Blue Mountain for a day out on the slopes. Play in the snow all day, meet some new snow enthusiasts and enjoy an après before heading back down to the city. The NTSC also offers a free lesson for all ability levels. More about NTSC COST: TBD GEAR: Helmet (mandatory), ski/snowboard equipment. Rentals available. […]
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WHEN: Saturday November 26th WHERE: The Pilot (Stealth Lounge) AGENDA: 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm Welcoming Remarks, Land Acknowledgement Confirmation of Quorum Call to Order/Voting Process Thanks to Volunteers/Past Board Presentation of Slate of Directors Nominations from the Floor Election of Board of Directors Presentation of Financial Statements Resolution to waive Auditing of Financial Statements Other Business Adjourning Resolution 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm  Recap of Section’s Activities  7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Guest Speaker: Sabrina Appiah  9:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Raffle draw 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm – Year-End Party! ONLY MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING WILL BE PERMITTED […]
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WHEN: Saturday November 19 & 26, 2022 at 8:30am WHERE: High Park DESCRIPTION: Thinking of earning some turns this winter? Why not get a leg up andbe the first to the goods! Start the weekend off right with some easy cardio, then let’s crushsome coffees while we wait for la niña to kick the season off! BONUS: If you’re interested in splitboarding and/or avalanche equipment, I’ll bring some gear to check out. Bring your beacon (if you have one) and let’s play! COST: Free GEAR: Water, sunscreen, layered clothing, comfortable shoes. TRIP LEADER: For more information or to sign up […]
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