November 2022 – Alpine Club of Canada Toronto Section

November 30, 2022News by Kevin Liu

Showing You the (Frozen) Ropes – Sat Dec 10 @ 12 pm

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.

November 30, 2022Pub Nite by Kevin Liu

Pub Nite: Cascade Mountains 2022- Thu Dec 8 @ 7:30 pm

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.

November 26, 2022News by Kevin Liu

Fundraiser: Bon Echo Boat

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 […]

November 23, 2022Outdoor Activity by Kevin Liu

Snow Sport: Backcountry Tune-up OBSC Randonnée – Sun Feb 5

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.

November 23, 2022Outdoor Activity by Kevin Liu

Snow Sport: Blue Mountain Day Trip with the NTSC – Sat Jan 14

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. […]

November 15, 2022News, Social by Kevin Liu

2022 Annual General Meeting Agenda – Nov 26

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 […]

November 6, 2022Outdoor Activity by Kevin Liu

Backcountry Bootcamp: Stair Climb & Splitboard Clinic – Sat Nov 19 & 26 @ 8:30 am

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 […]

November 4, 2022Indoor Activity by Kevin Liu

Climbing: ACC Half Price Night – True North Climbing

Since the pandemic, and the temporary closures of climbing gyms, half price nights at climbing gyms had been suspended. We’re glad to announce that True North Climbing still honours the monthly half price climbing night! ACC members receive a half price day pass on the last Wednesday of each month. (This discount is valid only with proof of ACC membership). True North Climbing has hundreds of different top-rope (and lead) routes, bouldering problems, as well as a generous auto-belay section. With a very active route setting team, new routes can be found nearly every week. Regardless of whether you are […]

November 2, 2022Outdoor Activity by Kevin Liu

Snow Sport: Algoma Backcountry – Feb 24-27

WHEN: Thursday February 24, 2023 – Monday February 27, 2023WHERE: Bellevue Valley Lodge, Goulais River ONDESCRIPTION: This February, let’s head up to Algoma for some of the best backcountry skiing andsplitboarding Ontario has to offer! We’ll be spending 3 nights and 3 days backcountry skiing at the Bellevue Valley Lodge. The owners have been clearing and maintaining their glades for over 40 years. With 1000 acres to play in, yearly snow accumulation of 250-300 inches and over 200 meters of vertical drop, we’ll be primed for some exceptional steep and deep! In addition, we’ll be there for the lodge’s annual […]

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