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[REMINDER] Mountaineering: ACC Toronto Section Camp 2025 – Jul 13-18

There are several spots still available for our 2025 ACC Toronto Section Camp taking place July 13th to 18th at near Lake O’Hara in Yoho National Park, BC. Our section has secured the Elizabeth Parker Hut, one of the many huts available to club members. Tucked away between several mountains of the Bow Range along the Continental Divide, this trip offers a variety of climbing and hiking opportunities and a fantastic evening view! For more information and to register, email the Mountaineering Coordinator, Rob Patterson, at mountaineering@alpineclubtoronto.ca Original post for full details. *Photocredit: iwona_kellie via Flickr
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Resource: Avalanche Safety Training Videos

On January 12th, 2025, members of the Toronto Section of the ACC gathered at Boyne Valley Provincial Park to practice their Avalanche Skills hands-on. Following transceiver checks in the parking lot, the group hiked into the park where instructional demos were provided. The participants then spread out to practice beacon search techniques in three smaller groups. The day culminated with shovelling and probing in deep snow as part of a group search activity. For those of you that were unable to participate or wish to rewatch the online sessions, the links for the online sessions are available for viewing: AST1: (BONUS) Introduction to […]
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Leadership: Showing You the Ropes 2025 – Apr 13 @ 9:30 am

When: April 13th, 2025 9:30am – 5:30pm Where: Buffalo Crag, Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area Description:Are you interested in becoming a trip leader for the ACC Toronto Section? Showing You The Ropes is an event that will provide you with the information required to run a hiking or rock climbing trip! You will be mentored by experienced trip leaders and the curriculum will cover:  Gear:Helmet, harness, rappelling devices (grigri and tubular device), PAS (or whatever system you use to go indirect on an anchor), climbing shoes, approach/trail shoes Participants:Max. 15 participants Hazards:Overhead hazard – Rockfall (helmets will be mandatory near the […]
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Hiking: Training and Social – Riverdale Park East

WHEN: Every Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm starting April 9th for the month of April, May, and June. WHERE: Riverdale Park East meeting east side of Broadview Street, south of Millbrook Crescent, south of tennis courts DESCRIPTION:Our weekly training and social every Wednesday continues for the month of April, May and June at Riverdale Park East. Club members have planned weekly outdoor training for a chance to keep active, and a social outing. A great addition to our other social events! Walk/jog up and down the hill at Riverdale Park East by Broadview and Millbrook streetcar stop. Keep […]
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