Alpine Club of Canada: Toronto Section

Author: Kevin Liu

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Drytool Night @ Aspire Climbing Whitby – Sept 7 @ 3 pm

WHEN: Sept 7 WHERE: Aspire Climbing Whitby DESCRIPTION: 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. GEAR: Bring your own or use ours. Helmets mandatory. MAX PARTICIPANTS: 30 COST: Aspire Whitby Members: Non Aspire Whitby Members: Please sign […]
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Course: Wilderness First Aid – Oct 25-27

WHEN: 7 pm Oct 25th – 6 pm Oct 27th WHERE: Everton Scout Camp COST: $425 (HST included), 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. DESCRIPTION: Basic level of Wilderness & Remote First Aid that covers material in Standard First Aid & CPR, plus special material on techniques for […]
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Course: Advanced Wilderness First Aid – Nov 1-3

WHEN: 7 pm Nov 1st – 6 pm Nov 3rd WHERE: Everton Scout Camp COST: $425 (HST included), 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. DESCRIPTION: CANADIAN RED CROSS ADVANCED WILDERNESS AND REMOTE […]
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Trip: Equinox Trifecta Retreat – Sept 20-22

WHEN: Sept 20-22 (2 nights, 2 days) WHAT: 6th Annual Climbing Equinox Trifecta Retreat – outdoor climbing, yoga practice, glamping, and all meals are included. WHERE: Highlands Nordic event space, with camping on the grounds. DESCRIPTION: As the season of Southern Ontario rock climbing draws to a close with most of us finding ourselves wishing for another weekend on the rocks — why […]
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Pub Night: ‘Promoting a better ACC – a discussion of inclusion’ – Thu June 13 @ 6:30 pm

Please note the time change for this particular Pub Nite – starting at 6:30 pm When: Thurs June 13th @ 6:30 pm Where: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Topic: Join us for our final pub night of the season with a special guest speaker from Bow Valley DEI. Aurora Borin has been involved with the […]
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Climbing: Sport Climbing 101 Clinic – Sat June 15

WHEN: June 15th, 2024 WHERE: Mount Nemo Conservation Area (Reservations required). DESCRIPTION: This clinic is intended for climbers that need a refresher on sport climbing skills and for climbers that have been lead climbing indoors and aspire to transition from plastic holds in the gym onto Ontario limestone in the great outdoors! We will review tips and tricks for sport climbing including rope management, clipping […]
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Climbing: Trad Climbing 201 Clinic – Sat June 22

WHEN: June 22nd, 2024 WHERE:   Kelso or Rattlesnake Conservation Area; TBD at a later date (Reservations required). DESCRIPTION:  This event is a continuation of the “Intro to Trad Climbing” clinic for those that seek additional practice placing gear, i.e. cams & nuts, for protection. During the clinic, participants will: 1) practice placing gear; 2) aid second trad routes to test gear placements; and 3) clean […]
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2024 National ACC AGM – Sat May 25 @ 5 pm (EDT)

A reminder that the Alpine Club of Canada’s (National) 2024 Annual General Meeting will be held in person in Canmore as well as online via Zoom call on Saturday, May 25 at 3:00 pm MDT (5:00 pm EDT). We encourage all members to attend to represent their section. All information including previous meeting minutes, annual reports and how to register […]
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Summer Solstice Camping, Climbing, Hiking Weekend

WHEN: June 21-23, 2024 WHERE: Rattlesnake Conservation Area (Reservations required). DESCRIPTION: The summer solstice camping, climbing, and hiking weekend at Rattlesnake point is an opportunity to enjoy some of the longest days of summer. Participants bring their own food, climbing/hiking gear, and camping necessities. Note: there is a large shelter with several picnic tables on the campsite. MAX PARTICIPANTS: 20, at […]
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Climbing: Women and Genderqueer Trad Event

WHEN: Saturday June 8, 2024   WHERE:   Kelso or Rattlesnake Conservation Area; TBD at a later date (Reservations required). DESCRIPTION:  This event is for women and genderqueer climbers of any experience level in trad climbing.  The goal will be to meet other climbers, top rope or lead on trad climbs, or for those new to trad, there will be opportunity for mentorship.   MAX PARTICIPANTS:  10 GEAR:  Helmet […]
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