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Daily Archives: January 16, 2023

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Ice Climbing: mICEnaw 2023 – Mar 3-5

WHEN: March 3 – 5 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 spot (the public dock). Hike across the lake with your gear and make camp. Saturday and Sunday there will be opportunities for activities including climbing. MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS: 25. GEAR: Plenty of warm clothes. Winter camping gear including a tent, a winter sleeping […]
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Ice Climbing: Drytool Night @ Of Rock and Chalk – biweekly Jan 21 onward

WHEN: 6:30pm to 10:00pm on the following dates:Jan 21Feb 4Feb 18Mar 4Mar 18 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 […]
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Ice Climbing: Elora Gorge Mixed/Dry Tooling – Feb 4 @ 8:30 am

WHEN: Saturday 4th February, 2023. 8:30am – 5pm WHERE: Elora Gorge, Elora ONParking/Meet up: @ 8:30am, group walks over to crag at 8:45am.Elora District and Community Center, 29 David St W, Elora, ON N0B 1S0 (near the Scout House, green building) DESCRIPTION: Join us for a day of climbing mixed/dry tooling in Elora Gorge. Scratch or dance your way up challenging lines and possible (frozen) river crossings. Participants are responsible for their own gear (helmet, ice tools, climbing harness, rigid boots/fruit-boots, technical crampons, belay device, cold weather gear) and must be proficient at TR belaying. Previous mixed/dry tooling experience is […]
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