Monthly Archives: September 2025

WHEN: Saturday October 4th 10 am – 2 pm WHERE: MEC Toronto MEC Toronto is hosting their annual Gear Swap on October 4th. Have some gently used outdoor gear? Consider renting a table to sell! In search of some gear at a discount price? See what the Toronto outdoor community has to offer! Want to donate gear? Bring your gear to MEC Toronto by Oct 1st and we’ll try and sell what you donate! Full details can be found at MEC Gear Swap and MEC Gear Swap Facebook Event Members have three ways to participate: MEC Toronto will also be […]
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Our upcoming Pub Nite on Monday September 29th has been cancelled. Apologies for the late notice. The next Pub Nite will be on Thursday October 16th.
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WHEN: Saturday, October 4th, 2025 WHERE: Buffalo Crag at Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area  DESCRIPTION: A top-rope and trad climbing outing at Buffalo Crag, open to both beginner and experienced climbers. There are no sport climbs at Buffalo Crag. Top ropes will be set up for beginner climbers; only experienced trad climbers will be allowed to lead trad routes. All participants should be comfortable with top-rope belaying. MAX. PARTICIPANTS: 12, at the trip leader’s discretion and pending volunteer availability. REQUIRED GEAR: Climbing helmet (mandatory), climbing harness, climbing shoes, belay device and pear-shaped locking carabiner and any other personal items (e.g. lunch & snacks for the day, […]
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, this Pub Nite has been cancelled. When: Monday September 29th @ 7:30 pm Where: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Topic: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this Pub Nite has been cancelled. Our next Pub Nite will be Thursday October 16th.
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We’re excited to announce our annual Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be on Saturday November 22nd starting at 5:30 pm for member business. One HUGE update for our AGM this year is a change of venue; this year, we will be hosting our AGM at The Granite Brewery & Tied House! Please save the date as we’ve secured our customary keynote speaker and are hoping you’ll join us for our our annual club celebration! Please be on the looking for a RSVP for this year’s AGM as we would like to ensure that we plan accordingly for your attendance. Hoping […]
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WHEN: September 28th, 2025 WHERE:Mount Nemo Conservation Area (Reservations recommended). DESCRIPTION: Mount Nemo is the largest Escarpment crag in the Toronto area with more than 200 sport and trad routes. There is a top-roping ban at Nemo — clifftop anchors for top-ropes are not allowed, so climbers must lead the route from the ground up and then build an anchor for others to top-rope it. Therefore several lead climbers will be needed. MAX. PARTICIPANTS: 10, at the trip leader’s discretion and pending volunteer availability. All participants should be comfortable with top-rope belaying. Familiarity with lead belaying and cleaning anchors is beneficial. REQUIRED GEAR: Climbing helmet […]
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Hi everyone! Our annual launch of the Canadian Alpine Journal (CAJ) is taking place on Saturday September 13th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at MEC Toronto! We’re also hoping for some members to volunteer to spread the word of our club! If you’re interested in volunteering, please email our Section Chair at chair@alpineclubtoronto.ca. Either way, hoping to see you there!
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