2025 – Page 4 – Alpine Club of Canada Toronto Section

January 19, 2025Snow/Ski/Board by Kevin Liu

Limberlost Forest Snowsports Weekend – Feb 21-23

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, […]

January 19, 2025Ice Climbing by Kevin Liu

Ice Climbing: Algoma Alternative Weekend – Feb 14-17

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 […]

January 19, 2025Ice Climbing by Kevin Liu

Ice Climbing: Diamond Lake for Women and Genderqueer People – Feb 8

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. […]

January 3, 2025Ice Climbing by Kevin Liu

Ice Climbing: Diamond Lake for BIPOC; Colour the Trails Collab – Jan 25 @ 10 am

WHEN: Saturday Jan 25th, 2025 @ 10 am. WHERE: Diamond Lake. Park and meet location DESCRIPTION: This winter climbing trip is for BIPOC 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. The event will be in partnership with our partners at Colour the Trails, so the event will be posted here: https://colourthetrails.com/events/ on January 3rd. Note: This is not a course or clinic, and will offer no formal teaching. Rather, peer mentorship may be shared between participants with […]

January 2, 2025Trip by Kevin Liu

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

WHERE: Lake O’Hara, Elizabeth Parker Hut, Yoho National Park WHEN: July 13-18, 2025 – 5 nights total: 1 night at ACC Canmore, 4 nights at Elizabeth Parker Hut DESCRIPTION: The Elizabeth Parker Hut in Yoho National Park is one of the most easily accessible alpine huts in the Alpine Club of Canada network. Surrounded by stunning lakes, glaciers, and numerous peaks, the hut provides access to excellent climbing and hiking opportunities. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the breathtaking beauty of Lake O’Hara while developing your mountaineering skills and connecting with fellow outdoor enthusiasts! The ACC Toronto Section Mountaineering Camp will […]

January 2, 2025Ice Climbing by Kevin Liu

Ice Climbing: mICEnaw 2025 – Feb 28 – Mar 2

WHEN: Feb 28 – Mar 2, 2025 WHERE: ACC Toronto Bon Echo Hut DESCRIPTION: Weekend of winter camping, ice climbing, snowshoeing and/or XC skiing at the Bon Echo hut, conditions permitted. A chance to get in some winter climbing and camping at Bon Echo and return to a warm hut for food and drinks. Drive up Friday and park at the usual spot (the public dock). Hike across the lake with your gear and make camp. Saturday and Sunday there will be opportunities for activities including climbing. MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS: 25 GEAR: Plenty of warm clothes. Winter camping gear including a tent, a […]

January 2, 2025Pub Nite by Kevin Liu

Pub Nite: ‘Family Day in New Hampshire’ – Jan 16 @ 7:30pm

When: Thurs Jan 16th @ 7:30 pm Where: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Topic: What could be better than 170 km/hr winds in -20 C on a barren mountain slope in the dark? Sound like fun?Just another typical Family Day Long weekend!Join Rob LeBlanc and other participants as they share the details. *Photo: Yousaf K. from New Hampshire 2024

January 1, 2025Rock Climbing, Trip by Kevin Liu

Trip: San José de Maipo, Chile – Mar 28 – Apr 6

WHEN: March 28th – April 6th 2025 inclusive of travel. WHERE: San José de Maipo (Santiago area) Chile DESCRIPTION: This trip will be a way to escape the tail end of Canadian winter in the southern hemisphere and enjoy four days of Trad and Sport Rock Climbing, and 2 days of trekking in Cajón del Maipo area of Chile. One day of rest is planned to account for weather and administration. Participants must be either able to trad lead or top roper belay with a grigri, with an appropriate mix of participants. Participants must also be capable of full day […]

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