Kevin Liu – Alpine Club of Canada Toronto Section

September 27, 2025News by Kevin Liu

MEC Toronto Gear Swap and ACC Silent Auction – Oct 4

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 […]

September 27, 2025Pub Nite by Kevin Liu

Pub Nite Cancelled – Monday Sept 29

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.

September 18, 2025Rock Climbing by Kevin Liu

Climbing: Buffalo Crag – Sat Oct 4

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, […]

September 18, 2025Pub Nite by Kevin Liu

[CANCELLED] Pub Nite: ‘Guts and Glory on Mt Rainier’ – MONDAY Sept 29 @ 7:30 pm

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.

June 16, 2025Uncategorized by Kevin Liu

Climbing: Rock Rescue with ONE AXE Pursuits – June 21

WHEN: Saturday June 21, 2024 9 AM – 6 PMWHERE: Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area, upper first parking lotDESCRIPTION: This 9 hour course is designed to give you a solid foundation in performing climbing-related rescue techniques for rappelling, top rope climbing and single pitch lead climbing. You will learn how to ascend and descend your rope with various techniques, conduct mid-rope load transfers, tie rescue knots and hitches, tie off and escape your belay, lower injured climbers and remove hair pulled into a belay or rappel device. With this knowledge, you could perform self-rescue for many issues you might encounter while climbing, turning some major problems into minor inconveniences. […]

June 3, 2025Pub Nite by Kevin Liu

Pub Nite: ‘Off-Season Kalymnos Trip Shenanigans’ – June 19 @ 7:30 pm

When: Thurs June 19th @ 7:30 pm Where: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Topic: Perfect weather, jaw dropping landscapes, multipitch chaos, Greek cuisine, and stray cats at every turn – what more could you ask for from a climbing trip! A group of friends decided to roll the dice on an off-season Greece vacation and came back with memories that’ll stay with them forever. Join us for our last official Pub Nite of the season as Addie tells you all the inside secrets, with many chaotic adventure stories mixed in!

June 3, 2025News by Kevin Liu

News: ACC Volunteers Needed – Beaver Valley Climbing Festival

Ontario Alliance of Climbers is once again hosting the Beaver Valley Climbing Festival from August 15-17. Our Section participates in the festival by hosting a ‘Climbing Meet Up’. We are looking for ACC member that are willing to volunteer and help with club activities, helping to continuously grow our climbing community! What to expect: If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please contact Stanis at leadership@alpineclubtoronto.ca

May 13, 2025Bon Echo by Kevin Liu

Climbing: Bon Echo 101 – May 31 – June 1

Interested in climbing at Bon Echo this season and don’t know where to begin? Bon Echo 101 is for you! Bon Echo 101 is a weekend especially for newcomers to Bon Echo. They will be paired up with experienced leaders who will act as their guides to the cliff. The cliff at Bon Echo is in a beautiful setting, rising 300 feet out of Lake Mazinaw. There is a large number of existing trad routes, from 5.0 to 5.12. However, there is no sport climbing. Because the cliff lies within a provincial park, there are rules that must be observed […]

May 13, 2025Drytooling by Kevin Liu

Drytooling: Drytool Night @ Aspire Climbing Whitby – May 17

Where: Aspire Climbing – Whitby When: May 17 5pm – 9pm Description: Drytool season is back! Indoor drytooling, routes from beginner to advanced. 30 spots available for the open climb. Bring your own gear or use ours. We use real tools with metal picks and climbing shoes. Helmets mandatory. Beginner session 5-6pm | Open climb 6-9pm Must be 12 and older to participate. Please sign up at https://www.aspireclimbing.com/whitby to reserve your spot. Cost: 3 hour Open Climb: $20 (+ day pass if required) 1 hour Introduction session + 3 hour Open Climb: $55 (+ day pass if required) Trip Class: A Waiver: Please be read and […]

May 13, 2025Rock Climbing by Kevin Liu

Climbing: Women and Genderqueer Rock Climbing Day – May 25

When: May 25, 2025 10:00am – 5:30pm Where: Metcalfe Rock, meeting at parking lot on 10th Line Description: This event is for women and genderqueer climbers of any experience level in outdoor climbing. This is an opportunity to get out with a great group of people, share climbing stories and climb! This trip is open to sport or trad climbing and the routes put up will be determined based on leader availability. Gear: Helmet (mandatory), harness, climbing shoes, belay device, trad/sport gear and rope (optional), lunch, water, sunscreen and insect repellent COST: Transportation – carpooling will be arranged Participants:Max. 10 participants TRIP CLASSIFICATION: A/B Hazards: Communication […]

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