Monthly Archives: February 2022

Happy March everyone! As Ontario continues to open and modify their vaccine mandates, ACC Toronto Section will continue to follow all government guidelines with respect to the timing and change in policies. We will continue to host activities following the provincial guidelines and are optimistic for the coming seasons. For March, we’re excited to host mICEnaw at Bon Echo. Be […]
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The Alpine Club of Canada Toronto Section has updated their Harassment Policy. The policy can be found under Diversity on our website. Also, we are currently seeking out members to join our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee.  If you are interested, please email diversity@alpineclubtoronto.ca.
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If you’re looking for an outdoor activity for the long weekend, check out what we’re hosting: Algoma Ice Climbing Weekend – Feb 18-21Algoma Cross Country Ski Weekend – Feb 18-21Bancroft Ice Climbing Clinic – Feb 20 As always, full details on our calendar. Enjoy the long weekend everybody!
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WHERE: Hidden Gems (Bancroft area) WHEN: Sunday, Feb 20, 2022 DESCRIPTION:  This is an ice-climbing and mixed climbing event for people of all levels of ability.  Top ropes will be set up by ACCTS trip leaders. COST: Free. Participants will be responsible for their own gear, food, and transportation. GEAR: Helmet (mandatory), harness, rigid boots, technical crampons, ice tools, warm clothing […]
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WHEN: Friday March 4 to March 6 WHERE: ACC Toronto Bon Echo Hut DESCRIPTION: Weekend of winter camping, ice climbing, snowshoeing and/or XC skiing at the Bon Echo hut. A chance to get in some winter climbing and camping at Bon Echo and return to a warm hut for food and drinks. Drive up Friday and park at the usual […]
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WHEN: Friday Feb. 18 (after work) – Monday Feb. 21, 2022 (after climbing). WHERE: Blind River, Ontario DESCRIPTION: Great ice climbing in the Algoma area! So far this year, conditions have been quite favourable. There are multiple areas in Algoma with multiple climbs between 20-50 metres high. ACCOMMODATION: Due to COVID restrictions and best practices for safety, participants are to make […]
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Happy February everybody! Despite the year starting off a bit rocky, we’re pushing forward with a bunch of events for the month of February. Some of our earlier events had been postponed and are rescheduled for this month. Please check out our calendar for everything we have planned!
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Due to the cancellation of the in-person aspect of SOIceFest, we are hosting two additional ice climbing activities: Saturday Feb 12th – Papineau Roadside (Bancroft Area)Sunday Feb 13th – Tiffany Falls SOIceFest is still hosting a virtual event on Saturday Feb 12th so please continue to show them your support. For full details on the activities, see our calendar for […]
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