Alpine Club of Canada: Toronto Section

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Earth Day 2025 Clean Up: Devil’s Punchbowl – Sun Apr 27 @ 8 am

When: Sunday April 27th. Meet at Devil’s Punchbowl Parking at 8:00AM. Where: Devil’s Punchbowl, Hamilton, ON Description: High angle cleaning of trash in along the steep slopes and cliffs of Devil’s Punchbowl, prussiking up and down fixed rope. Contact trip leader for details. Meet at Devil’s Punchbowl Parking at 8:00AM. Cost: Free except your time and dedication to keeping our planet clean! Maximum Participants: no limit Gear: Helmet, harness, leash, work gloves (some will be provided), approach shoes, prussiks and/or ascender, rappel device. Trip Leader: Robert Le Blanc Trip Classification: A Hazards:General HazardsFalls and BelaysRockfallTerrainReview trip hazards on our website: https://alpineclubtoronto.ca/activities/trip-hazards/ and contact trip leaders for more details.    Waiver: Please be read […]
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Earth Day 2025 Clean Up: Tiffany Falls – Sat Apr 26 @ 8 am

When: Saturday April 26th. Meet at Tiffany Falls Parking at 8:00AM. Where: Tiffany Falls, Hamilton, ON Description: Cleaning of trash at Tiffany Falls; a very popular location not just for the ACC Toronto Section during winter ice climbing but also many locals. Some high angle cleaning of along the steep slopes and cliffs of Tiffany Falls, possibly prussiking up and down fixed rope. Contact trip leader for details. Meet at Tiffany Falls Trailhead at 8:00AM. Cost: Free except your time and dedication to keeping our planet clean! Maximum Participants: no limit Gear: Helmet, harness, leash, work gloves (some will be provided), approach shoes, prussiks and/or ascender, […]
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Pub Nite: ‘Peter Eager, Mt. Lefroy, Be Inspired’ – Apr 17 @ 7:30 pm

When: Thurs Apr 17th @ 7:30 pm Where: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Topic: Join us for as renowned Canadian para-athlete Peter Eager returns to give a talk on Mt. Lefroy. Mt. Lefroy, situated on the Continental Divide is one of Canada’s more iconic mountains that many might also recognized as a famous Group of Seven painting by Lawren Harris. His adventure inspired the SING! animated short film ‘Be Inspired’ which will also be screened. Film description:“Be Inspired” is based on the famous painting “Mt. Lefroy” by Group of Seven Canadian artist Lawren Harris. It […]
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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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Course: Wilderness First Aid and Advanced Wilderness First Aid – Apr 18-20 & Apr 25-27

WHEN:Course 1: Wilderness First Aid – Apr 18-20Course 2: Advanced Wilderness First Aid – Apr 25-27 WHERE: Everton Scout Camp COST: $425 (HST included) per course, includes books and accommodation. Does not include meals. 100% non-refundable/non-transferable deposit will be required for registration.  *Consult trip leader for payment deadlines. $50 discount will be offered to those who sign up for both the basic and advance. Wilderness First Aid: Basic level of Wilderness & Remote First Aid that covers material in Standard First Aid & CPR, plus special material on techniques for wilderness and remote areas. Course also offers strategies for providing extended care for up […]
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BCMFF in Toronto this weekend!

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival finally reaches Toronto on Friday March 21st! We’re nearly sold out but there are a few tickets left for any last-minute buyers. Tickets and Show Info We also have Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival – Toronto t-shirts for sale. There is a cotton option as well as Rab technical shirts in Nightfall Blue (men’s sizes) and Beluga (women’s sizes). Online purchase only – pickup during the Film Festival OR at the March 20 Pub Nite. Purchase T-Shirts Here As always, our section will run a booth so if you see any would-be members, feel free […]
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Pub Nite: ‘Yosemite HowTo and HowNotTo’ – Mar 20 @ 7:30 pm

When: Thurs Mar 20th @ 7:30 pm Where: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Topic: In October 2024 four teams of Toronto ACC members found themselves in Yosemite Valley at the same time, with a wide range of aspirations and objectives. Join Cynthia, Mark, Laura, Alec, John & Argenis for a HowTo and HowNotTo of climbing in Yosemite, and to discover some of the trials and tribulations experienced when multi-pitch free-climbing and aid-climbing.
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