Daily Archives: January 19, 2025

WHEN: Friday, February 21st (evening, leaving) to Sunday, February 23rd (late afternoon, returning) WHERE: Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Preserve (https://limberlostforest.com/) DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a weekend of backcountry skiing, splitboarding, and snowshoeing right here in Ontario at the beautiful Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Preserve. Located about 3 hours north of Toronto, close to Huntsville, this location boasts over 70 kilometers of trails, 20 lakes and more than 10,000 unspoiled acres in the Muskoka wilderness. Thanks to the great work of the West Wind Highlands Ski Touring Association (https://wwhsta.org/), there are plenty of skiable gladed runs situated at the old Limberlost ski resort (the old T-bar, […]
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WHEN: Feb 14 – 17, 2025Departure for Algoma will be Friday, Feb. 14 (after work)Return from Algoma on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 (after climbing) WHERE: Blind River, Iron Bridge, Ontario (6 hours north of Toronto) DESCRIPTION: Three days of ice climbing. Lots of good ice. Multiple areas with multiple climbs between 20-50 metres high ACCOMMODATION: We will be staying at the “7 Birches” cottage at the former Mountain View Camp on Lake Duborne, 13-14 km north of Blind River. There’s room for up to 8 participants in the cottage. Cost for the cottage: about $30-35 per person per night (depending […]
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WHEN: Saturday February 8, 2025 10:00 am – 6:00 pm WHERE: Diamond Lake, Madawaska Valley, ON K0J, Canada. Further access details to be provided to participants. DESCRIPTION: This winter climbing trip is for female and genderqueer climbers to go ice and mixed climbing in a community-centered and supportive environment. Join us for a day of top roping moderate ice and mixed routes at Diamond Lake (weather permitting). All ice climbing skill levels are welcome.  Note: This is not a course or clinic, and will offer no formal teaching. Rather, peer mentorship may be shared between participants with ranging experience levels. […]
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