2023 – Page 3 – Alpine Club of Canada Toronto Section

May 28, 2023Indoor Activity by Kevin Liu

Ice Climbing: Drytooling Competition @ Of Rock and Chalk – June 3 @ 2 pm

WHEN: June 3 @ 2 pm WHERE: Of Rock and Chalk Climbing Gym, 482 Ontario St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2K7 DESCRIPTION: Rock climbing season is here but don’t let all that dry tooling training go to waste! The ‘season’ end dry tooling competition is on June 3rd at Of Rock and Chalk at 2 pm. Checkout the event organizer’s instagram for full details! https://www.instagram.com/drytoolnight/ COST: $45 in advance ($55 at doors) REQUIRED GEAR: Rock Shoes (Note crampons are not allowed, but mountain boots or approach shoes are permitted), Climbing Harness, Helmet, comfortable clothes

May 23, 2023Outdoor Activity by Kevin Liu

Activity: Summer Solstice Camping, Climbing, Hiking Weekend – June 23-25

WHEN: June 23-25, 2023 WHERE: Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area (Reservations required) DESCRIPTION: The summer solstice camping, climbing, and hiking weekend at Rattlesnake Point is an opportunity to enjoy some of the longest days of summer. Participants bring their own food, climbing/hiking gear, and camping necessities. MAX PARTICIPANTS: 20, at the trip leader’s discretion. GEAR: Helmet (mandatory), harness, anchor building gear (optional), tent, sleeping bag, camping gear, and any other personal items (e.g. knife, fork, spoon, plate, bowl, cup, cooking equipment, food, snacks, water, clothing, sunscreen, bug spray, etc., …). (OPTIONAL) GEAR: Anchor building cordelettes/webbing, locking carabiners and rope. COST: $30 non-refundable deposit required at sign-up; participants will share the cost […]

May 23, 2023Outdoor Activity by Kevin Liu

Activity: Stair Climb and Coffee Social – June, Every Saturday

WHEN: Saturday Mornings in June, 8am – 10am WHERE: Stairs located between the South Entrance to the High Park Zoo and Jamie Bell Adventure Playground. Local coffee shop(s) TBD. DESCRIPTION: Heading to the mountains this summer? Perhaps you have a hilly hiking trip planned? Kickstart your weekend with some easy cardio in a social setting. Then we’ll grab coffee and talk about our upcoming trip plans! COST: Free + whatever you purchase at the coffee shop GEAR: Water, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and weather appropriate clothing; this is a rain-or-shine event. TRIP LEADER: For more information or to sign up please contact Mylissa Prisner (mprisner@gmail.com) TRIP CLASSIFICATION: A […]

May 5, 2023Bon Echo, News by Mark Hurst

Bon Echo 101 – June 3rd & 4th

The ever-popular Bon Echo 101 returns in a few weeks. Sign up before there are no places left! Also, if you have experience leading at Bon Echo then the 101 weekend needs you. We’ll have new climbers keen to be shown the ropes, and volunteer LEADERS CLIMB FOR FREE on 101 weekends. If you can make it, please contact Rob LeBlanc at leblancrobertwade@gmail.com or see the Activities Calendar for more details.

April 25, 2023Clinic, Rock Climbing by Kevin Liu

Climbing: Intro to Trad Climbing Clinic – May 27-28

WHEN:May 27th, 2023 – Women and Gender Diverse SeriesMay 28th, 2023 – Open to All WHERE: Kelso or Rattlesnake Conservation Area; TBD at a later date (Reservations required). 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. 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 clinic, you should know […]

April 25, 2023Pub Nite by Kevin Liu

Pub Nite: ‘Biking Chengdu to Lhasa through the Southern Road’ – Thu May 25 @ 7:30 pm

WHEN: Thurs May 25th @ 7:30 pm WHERE: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto TOPIC: In the summer of 2019, Yifei Yan took a one-month cycling trip across China covering a distance of almost 2250 km and overall elevation gain of almost 3200 m. The trip, starting in Chengdu, Sichuan and ending in Lhasa, Tibet featured major passes with elevation differences of 1500 m and 2000 m. The route covers scenic and gorgeous landscapes from farm fields to forests, lushes, prairies, and deserts in a short distance but large elevation gain. At the same time, witnessing […]

April 25, 2023Clinic, Rock Climbing by Kevin Liu

Climbing: Anchor Building and Rappelling Clinic – Sat May 13

WHEN: May 13th, 2023 WHERE: Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area (Reservations required) DESCRIPTION: This clinic will review knot tying, the basic principles of building climbing anchors and how to rappel. Participants will have the opportunity to build anchors and rappel down them. Great for aspiring outdoor climbers! MAX PARTICIPANTS: 10, at the trip leader’s discretion. GEAR: Helmet (mandatory), harness, ATC and pear-shaped locking carabiner, slings or PAS, “third hand” and any other personal items (e.g. lunch, snacks, water, appropriate clothing, sunscreen, bug spray, etc., …). (OPTIONAL) GEAR: 7 or 8 mm Cordlettes, 1 in. tubular webbing, locking carabiners and rope. COST: Participants are responsible for their own park reservations […]

April 20, 2023Outdoor Activity by Kevin Liu

Collaboration Spring Hike and Clean up with Sierra Club Ontario Chapter – Sat May 6 @ 9 am

WHEN: 9am-noon May 6, 2023 WHERE: York Regional Forests; exact location TBD DESCRIPTION: In partnership with the Sierra Club Ontario chapter, an opportunity to get out in nature, learn a little about plant identification and environmental stewardship, help to clean up our forests and socialize with like minded nature enthusiasts. This is a family friendly event. COST: Cost of transportation REQUIRED GEAR: Appropriate hiking footwear, backpack, water, lunch and snacks. Dress appropriately for anticipated weather. TRIP LEADER: For more information or to sign up please contact Cynthia TRIP CLASSIFICATION: A WAIVER: Please read the waiver before attending and sign a color copy of it in ink upon arrival.

April 11, 2023Pub Nite by Kevin Liu

Pub Nite: ‘Climbing the Continental Divide – Mt. Fay’ – Thu Apr 20 @ 7:30 pm

WHEN: Thurs Apr 20th @ 7:30 pm WHERE: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto TOPIC: In the summer of 2022, Yifei Yan and Michael Lawee climbed Mt. Fay in the Moraine Lake region spending two nights at Neil Colgan Hut, the highest permanent building in Canada. The approach to the hut involved a 6-8 hour hike, with great views along the way and two short technical climbs. The Neil Colgan Hut is an amazing destination alone due to its unique position and mountain views, even for those who choose not to climb Mt. Fay. The climb […]

April 3, 2023Outdoor Activity by Kevin Liu

Earth Day Clean Up: Tews Falls – Sat Apr 22 @ 8 am

When: Saturday, April 22nd. Meet at Tew Falls Parking at 8:00AM. The gate will be open for us and proceed to the parking immediately afterwards. This arrangement may be prone to change. Where: Tews Falls, Dundas, ON Description: High angle cleaning of trash in the basin below Tews Falls, prussiking up and down fixed roped. Contact trip leader for details. Maximum Participants: no limit Gear: Helmet, harness, work gloves (some will be provided), approach shoes, prussiks and rappel device. Trip Leader: Robert Le Blanc Trip Classification: A WAIVER: Please read the waiver before attending and sign a color copy of […]

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