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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 […]

December 21, 2024Outdoor Activity, Social by Kevin Liu

Hiking: Training and Social – Pottery Road

WHEN: Every Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm starting January 1st for the month of January, February and March; excluding February 12th. WHERE: Pottery Road starting at Todmorden Mills parking lot DESCRIPTION:Join us for some off-season (or on-season for some?) training and social (almost) every Wednesday for the months of January, February and March; excluding February 12. Hike either along Pottery Road (paved) or for a more rugged experience, take the Dave Money Hill trail. Alternatively, combine the two and average a 9% incline, 37m elevation gain over approximately 400m. Maintain a steady pace/effort that should not feel hard at any […]

December 19, 2024Ice Climbing by Kevin Liu

Ice Climbing: Tiffany Falls 2025 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 19, 2024Clinic by Kevin Liu

Clinic: (Almost an) AST 1 Program

In collaboration with ACC National, our section is organizing an ‘(Almost an) AST 1 Program’. This series provides avalanche skills to sections where AST courses are not readily available. This program is not intended to replace the AST curriculum, but to provide interim training to ACC members until a course is accessible to their area. To register, please contact contact Addie Typa at snow@alpineclubtoronto.ca. WHEN: WHERE: DESCRIPTION (Virtual Sessions): DESCRIPTION (Field Day): The in-person field day will be Section-led and provide participants with the opportunity to practice the Avalanche Skills hands-on with their equipment. Topics covered during this field day includes: We […]

November 27, 2024Pub Nite by Kevin Liu

Pub Nite: ‘Shenanigans in the Tantalus Range’ – Dec 12 @ 7:30pm

When: Thurs Dec 12th @ 7:30 pm Where: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Topic: Join the participants of the ACC Toronto Section’s 2024 Mountaineering Camp as they regale you with their accomplishments and experiences in the Tantalus Range of BC’s coast mountains. Their slideshow will feature stunning mountain photos and unforgettable stories of adventure and hijinks. An announcement will also be given regarding the details for next summer’s Section Camp and how you can sign up.

November 25, 2024Trip by Kevin Liu

Trip: Family Day Weekend Adirondacks – Feb 13-17

When: Thursday, February 13th (leaving) to Monday, February 17th (returning). Description: All winter activity event in the renowned setting of the Adirondack Mountains of New York State, There will be technical WI ice-climbing, alpine ice-climbing, winter mountaineering, snowshoeing, and skiing. We will be staying four nights at the very comfortable Trails End Inn in Keene Valley, New York. Cost: $600.00 CAD per person. Includes four nights accommodation, breakfasts, and dinners. Contact trip leader for payment schedule.Gear: Standard gear depending on your preference of activity. Details to follow.Trip leaders: Rob Le Blanc – leblancrobertwade@gmail.com and Bryan Thompson –patrowski@hotmail.comMax Participants: 16Trip Classification: A,B and C Trip Hazards:Communication and RescueFalls and BelayingRockfall […]

November 24, 2024Rock Climbing by Kevin Liu

Bouldering: Niagara Glen – Nov 30, Dec 14

Key Dates: November 30th, 2024 – First Session – contact trip leader for specific time and meet location December 14th, 2024 – Second Session – contact trip leader for specific time and meet location Description: Day trip to Niagara Glen for an introductory bouldering day. All boulder pads and guidebooks will be provided for use. Morning session on bouldering safety that includes Niagara Glen rules, boulder selection, pad placement, spotting and falling will be available to all participants that will give a good foundation for safe bouldering at the glen. There are a massive number of routes all over the glen to […]

October 31, 2024Pub Nite by Kevin Liu

Pub Nite: Denali – Nov 21 @ 7:30 pm

When: Thurs Nov 21st @ 7:30 pm Where: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Topic: Come to our next pub night and learn about the 2024 ACC Toronto section trip to climb the West Buttress route on Mt. Denali in Alaska. In May, 2024 ACC members Quentin Hamilton and Jonathan Goss (Toronto), Ryan Pope (Manitoba) and Salil Harsulkar (Alberta) had a go at North America’s highest peak (6,190m). The talk will discuss the route, trip planning, training requirements and how things went on the mountain back in May-June, 2024. The talk will be presented by Quentin Hamilton, a […]

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