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Participant(s) needed for Strategic Planning – June 22

Hi All, The Board is looking for assistance from a member who has had previous experience with Strategic Planning. The Board is looking to re-establish the directive and goals of our section. If you have experience in strategic planning and would like to contribute, we would appreciate your assistance. If interested, please contact Pia Thurlow.
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Clinic: Intro to Trad Climbing – May 28 & June 11

WHEN:May 28, 2022 – Women and Gender Diverse SeriesJune 11, 2022 – Open to All WHERE:  Kelso or Rattlesnake Conservation Area; TBD at a later date. DESCRIPTION:  This event is for those who are either needing to brush up on their trad skills, or for climbers interested in learning about trad climbing.  The clinic will provide an opportunity to second and clean gear, mock lead, and learn or practice anchor building and rappelling.   There will be opportunity to lead on 5.1-5.5 climbs, for those who demonstrate the ability to build an anchor and place gear. To participate in this […]
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Clinic: Crevasse Rescue – May 29

WHEN: May 29, 2022 8AM-3PM LOCATION: Natural crevasses on Bruce trail close to Kelso area. The exact location will be communicated to participants prior to the event. DESCRIPTION: Practice crevasse rescue skills in various scenarios including hauling a person out of a crevasse using pulley systems and self-rescue by ascending rope. Roping for glacier travel will also be reviewed. COST: Free of charge GEAR: Harness, helmet, 3 locking carabiners, 2 prussiks TRIP LEADER: For more information please contact Yury Yakubovich CLASSIFICATION: B. All participants must read the trip waiver before attending this event and sign it at the beginning of the event. MAX […]
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Volunteers Needed for Clinics!

Hello members!! It’s that time of year again, the weather is warming up and we are all heading back outdoors. As part of the Leadership and Training Committee’s initiatives, we put together a bunch of clinics so that we may all learn from each other. In order to do that we need your help. We are seeking experienced individuals to run some of the clinics (and will provide assistance if needed). Here are some of the clinics we aim to run. – Crevasse Rescue Clinic– Rappelling– Trad Anchors– Gym to Crag Please reach out if you have any questions or have ideas […]
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Pub Nite Series: ‘Everest Canada ’91 – 30 Years Later’ – Thurs May 26 @ 7:30 pm

WHEN: Thurs May 26th @ 7:30 pm WHERE: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Topic: Join Jim Everard on a retrospective of the Everest Canada ’91 expedition. He will focus less on the ‘mountain struggle’ and more on the impressions, real and imagined, during and after this ‘traditionally financed and executed’ expedition.Bio: Jim has had the pleasure of losing climbing gear in mountain ranges as diverse as the Pamirs, Himalaya, various Alps, Cordillera de los Andes and plus many of our home ranges.  He and his partners have put up/completed dozens of new rock routes/first ascents […]
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