Kevin Liu – Alpine Club of Canada Toronto Section

December 31, 2025Uncategorized by Kevin Liu

Snow Sport: Avalanche Gear Practice Session

WHEN: Saturday January 10, 2026 WHERE: Boyne Valley Provincial Parkhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/WMDKVwhUSUhaVPTF9 DESCRIPTION: Join us for the opportunity to refresh your avalanche safety skills and test your avalanche gear with a group ahead of the snow season. This is not an instructional trip, participants are expected to have the prerequisite knowledge of AST1 concepts. Potential skills to refresh include: Weather and conditions assessmentTransceiver testTransceiver search patternsProbe assembly and useShovel digging techniquesRescue practice in groups Snowpack analysis We will be accessing Boyne Valley from the Prince of Wales Rd parking and travelling as a group for up to 2km to one of several […]

December 16, 2025Mountaineering, News by Kevin Liu

Mountaineering: ACC Toronto Section Camp 2026 Survey – Dates and Location

We’re happy to announce that ACC Toronto Section member Matthew Waller has volunteered to be this year’s Mountaineering Coordinator! Normally the section begins to plan for section camp sooner and we’re very grateful for Matthew and the Section Camp planning committee for moving so quickly. In light of this, they’re asking for your feedback about when and where you would like the 2026 ACC Toronto Section Camp to take place. The selection is narrowed down to two locations with limited dates. Stanley Mitchell Hut – Little Yoho Valley Fantastic trails and peaks, reasonable access and even a green meadow in […]

December 16, 2025Ice Climbing by Kevin Liu

Ice Climbing: Tiffany Falls 2026 Clinics

Our annual Tiffany Falls ice climbing days are set… weather permitted as always. The plan will be to climb Sundays on the following days: Full details below: DESCRIPTION: This is an ice-climbing and mixed climbing clinic for people of all levels of ability. We review equipment, technique, gear placement, anchors, and safety protocols. Alpine Club of Canada Toronto Section works with the Conservation Halton to grant the club access to this area to climb. WHERE: Tiffany Falls Conservation Area. Please obey parking guidelines. Contact trip leader for further details. COST: $20 plus HST per participant GEAR: Harness, Helmet, rigid boots, technical […]

December 16, 2025Ice Climbing, Snow/Ski/Board, Trip by Kevin Liu

Trip: Family Day Weekend – Quebec

When: Thursday, February 12th (leaving) to Monday, February 16th (returning). Where: Mont Sainte Anne, Beaupré, Quebec(The one near Quebec City, not Montreal; that one doesn’t have a ski slope) Description: This will be a winter extravaganza in one of the greatest winter settings in the world. All types of winter activities are involved including; Three dinners and four breakfasts will be included. Date: Thursday, February 12th, returning on Monday, February 16th. Cost: $500.00 CAD per person. Three dinners and four breakfasts will be included. Gear: All requisite gear depending on your intended participation in the various activities. Trip leaders: Rob Le Blanc – leblancrobertwade@gmail.com and Bryan Thompson –patrowski@hotmail.com […]

November 3, 2025News by Kevin Liu

AGM 2025 Guest Speaker: Steve De Maio – Nov 22 @ 7:30 pm

We’re excited to announce that Steve De Maio will be our guest speaker for our AGM on November 22nd at The Granite Brewery and Tied House. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly; additional details below. This event is free for all members and non members. Join us as Steve shares stories and anecdotes from his many adventures (and miss-adventures) completing ground up first ascents on the Niagara Escarpment and in the Canadian Rockies, all the while exploring and pushing “The Ragged Edge” of his capacity. There are close calls, learnings, huge falls, factor II falls and deep emotional and […]

October 22, 2025News by Kevin Liu

Alpine Club of Canada Toronto Section Notice of Meeting – Sat Nov 22 @ 5:30 pm

TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF: The Alpine Club of Canada, Toronto SectionTake notice that the Annual General Meeting of members of the Alpine Club of Canada, Toronto Section will be held on Saturday November 22nd at The Granite Brewery & Tied House between 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm with the agenda provided below. AGENDA: 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm: Member Business 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Recap of Section’s Activities and Volunteer Awards 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Guest Speaker: Steve De Maio 9:00 pm – 9:30 pm: Raffle draw 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Year-End Party! Also note that only […]

October 22, 2025Pub Nite by Kevin Liu

Pub Nite: ‘Climbing in Baffin Island’ – Nov 6 @ 7:30 pm

When: Thurs Nov 6th @ 7:30 pm Where: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Topic: Join us as Mark, Cynthia, Alec and Laura share their trip to Baffin Island on a climbing adventure.

October 22, 2025News, Rock Climbing by Kevin Liu

Climbing: Rattlesnake/Buffalo Crag Date Change

Please be aware that the date for this upcoming outdoor climbing event has changed from Sunday Oct 26th to Saturday Oct 25th. See original post for all details.

October 20, 2025News by Kevin Liu

ACC Toronto Section Volunteers Needed!

Our club needs your help! We’re looking for people to fill some positions for the upcoming year or longer! If you’re interested in helping with planning and organizing club events, we want you! We’re looking for the following: Board Member Positions: Coordinator Positions: If you are interested in any of these positions or would like to know more, please contact our nominations committee at nominations@alpineclubtoronto.ca!

October 15, 2025Pub Nite by Kevin Liu

Pub Nite: ‘Section Camp 2025 Lake O’Hara’ – Oct 16 @ 7:30 pm

When: Thurs Oct 16th @ 7:30 pm Where: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Topic: Join us as William Mazurek and Joah Faria will talk about their experience at ACC Toronto’s Section Camp this summer.

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Author: Kevin Liu