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Daily Archives: May 29, 2024

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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 Association of Canadian Mountain Guides as their DEI and Mental Health Services Manager, and has been engaged in DEI consultation and education with the Alpine Club of Canada. She is a fierce advocate for 2SLGBTQ+ folks and has been on […]
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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 techniques, cleaning the route & anchors, and more! Participants will have opportunities to climb and practice the skills covered. To participate in this clinic, you should know how to lead belay.  MAX. PARTICIPANTS: 10, at the trip leader’s discretion. REQUIRED GEAR: Climbing helmet […]
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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 gear. The clinic will build the participants confidence to lead trad routes. There will be opportunity to lead on 5.1-5.5 climbs, for those who demonstrate the ability to place gear correctly. Participants should have basic or greater experience with trad climbing, and […]
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