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Drytool Night @ Aspire Climbing Whitby – Sept 7 @ 3 pm

WHEN: Sept 7 WHERE: Aspire Climbing Whitby DESCRIPTION: Indoor drytooling, routes from beginner to advanced. 30 spots available for the open climb.Bring your own gear or use ours. We use real tools with metal picks and climbing shoes. Helmets mandatory. GEAR: Bring your own or use ours. Helmets mandatory. MAX PARTICIPANTS: 30 COST: Aspire Whitby Members: Non Aspire Whitby Members: Please sign […]
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Course: Wilderness First Aid – Oct 25-27

WHEN: 7 pm Oct 25th – 6 pm Oct 27th WHERE: Everton Scout Camp COST: $425 (HST included), includes books and accommodation. Does not include meals. 100% non-refundable/non-transferable deposit will be required for registration.  *Consult trip leader for payment deadlines. DESCRIPTION: Basic level of Wilderness & Remote First Aid that covers material in Standard First Aid & CPR, plus special material on techniques for […]
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Course: Advanced Wilderness First Aid – Nov 1-3

WHEN: 7 pm Nov 1st – 6 pm Nov 3rd WHERE: Everton Scout Camp COST: $425 (HST included), includes books and accommodation. Does not include meals. 100% non-refundable/non-transferable deposit will be required for registration.  *Consult trip leader for payment deadlines. $50 discount will be offered to those who sign up for both the basic and advance. DESCRIPTION: CANADIAN RED CROSS ADVANCED WILDERNESS AND REMOTE […]
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Trip: Equinox Trifecta Retreat – Sept 20-22

WHEN: Sept 20-22 (2 nights, 2 days) WHAT: 6th Annual Climbing Equinox Trifecta Retreat – outdoor climbing, yoga practice, glamping, and all meals are included. WHERE: Highlands Nordic event space, with camping on the grounds. DESCRIPTION: As the season of Southern Ontario rock climbing draws to a close with most of us finding ourselves wishing for another weekend on the rocks — why […]
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Bon Echo Women’s Weekend

When: Weekend of Sept 7-8th. Where: Park and meet @ Tapping’s Bay boat launch at Mazinaw Lake on the evening of Friday Sept 6th. Carpools can be coordinated for participants if required. Description: This weekend is about empowering women and genderqueer climbers, and their allies. As with all our Bon Echo weekends, everyone is welcome. Please respect the goal of fostering […]
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Pub Night: ‘Promoting a better ACC – a discussion of inclusion’ – Thu June 13 @ 6:30 pm

Please note the time change for this particular Pub Nite – starting at 6:30 pm When: Thurs June 13th @ 6:30 pm Where: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Topic: Join us for our final pub night of the season with a special guest speaker from Bow Valley DEI. Aurora Borin has been involved with the […]
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Climbing: Sport Climbing 101 Clinic – Sat June 15

WHEN: June 15th, 2024 WHERE: Mount Nemo Conservation Area (Reservations required). DESCRIPTION: This clinic is intended for climbers that need a refresher on sport climbing skills and for climbers that have been lead climbing indoors and aspire to transition from plastic holds in the gym onto Ontario limestone in the great outdoors! We will review tips and tricks for sport climbing including rope management, clipping […]
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Climbing: Trad Climbing 201 Clinic – Sat June 22

WHEN: June 22nd, 2024 WHERE:   Kelso or Rattlesnake Conservation Area; TBD at a later date (Reservations required). DESCRIPTION:  This event is a continuation of the “Intro to Trad Climbing” clinic for those that seek additional practice placing gear, i.e. cams & nuts, for protection. During the clinic, participants will: 1) practice placing gear; 2) aid second trad routes to test gear placements; and 3) clean […]
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2024 National ACC AGM – Sat May 25 @ 5 pm (EDT)

A reminder that the Alpine Club of Canada’s (National) 2024 Annual General Meeting will be held in person in Canmore as well as online via Zoom call on Saturday, May 25 at 3:00 pm MDT (5:00 pm EDT). We encourage all members to attend to represent their section. All information including previous meeting minutes, annual reports and how to register […]
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Clinic: Anchor Building and Rappelling – Sat May 25

WHEN: May 25th, 2024 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! GEAR: Helmet (mandatory), harness, ATC and pear-shaped locking carabiner, slings or PAS, “third hand” and any other personal […]
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