Kevin Liu – Page 24 – Alpine Club of Canada Toronto Section

July 3, 2021Outdoor Activity by Kevin Liu

Rope Volunteers for Rope for Hope!

Make-A-Wish Canada is looking for rope volunteers to help with their 10th and final Rope for Hope rappel. This year the rappel will take place on August 13th, from the roof of the 35-storey Westin Harbour Castle Hotel overlooking Toronto’s waterfront. In recent years, many ACC Toronto Section members have joined Kit Moore to raise money for Make-A-Wish, in return for an opportunity to do the Rope for Hope rappel. As a rope volunteer, you could rappel without having to raise any money, and you’d be helping Make-a-Wish by providing a day or two of your service! Without the help […]

June 13, 2021Bon Echo, Outdoor Activity by Kevin Liu

Bon Echo Opening Update

Good news everyone! We will be opening Bon Echo June 23rd! You can find our booking instructions and Covid protocols on our website. After navigating the recently announced government Phased approach to opening, the Toronto section is now preparing to re-open the Bon Echo property. There were many discussions to ensure we are complying with the new COVID regulations, while ensuring the safest and quickest way to open. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we all implement these regulations, processes and begin opening the hut. Ontario’s restrictions on public gatherings mean we must limit how many people can be […]

June 10, 2021Outdoor Activity by Kevin Liu

PSA: Ticks and Lyme Disease

As the weather becomes warmer, and we venture forth into nature, we must be wary of picking up unwanted guests – ticks. Ticks bury their heads into the skin of a host’s body to drink blood and are known for spreading Lyme disease and other vector borne illnesses. While research on ticks and Lyme disease are ongoing, many people have suffered in pain because much is not well-known. Please be aware of ticks, and the harm they might cause, as we become more active in the warmer seasons. What should I do if I find a tick? If you find […]

June 8, 2021Bon Echo, Outdoor Activity by Kevin Liu

CANCELLED: Bon Echo Pictographs discussion panel

Unfortunately this event has been cancelled as a panelist is no longer available.

June 1, 2021Bon Echo by Kevin Liu

Bon Echo Climbing Status Update

A quick update from the ACC Toronto on opening the Bon Echo Property this summer I know we’re all eager to get out climbing at Bon Echo as soon as possible, and I want to let you know that we’re watching the government updates very closely. We’re interpreting they’re meanings as it relates to the hut and opening The Bon Echo property and marinas, as they are also needed to be opened in order for us to get the boat. For now, it looks like capacity limits will be similar to last year(due to government rules), but the way to […]

June 1, 2021Bon Echo, Social by Kevin Liu

ACC-YYZ presents: Bon Echo Pictographs discussion panel – June 22nd @ 7:30 pm

In March 2021, a climber in Utah inadvertently bolted three routes (about 5.3) on top of and near Native American rock art, estimated to be 1,000 year old petroglyphs. The climber who had mistakenly identified the rock art as modern-day graffiti, has since taken responsibility for his conduct and has openly apologized for his mistake. As climbers, this incident shows us that we need to do a better job educating new climbers the importance of practicing a Leave No Trace ethic which includes respecting sacred sites as well as historic and prehistoric cultural resources. “Mazinaw” is an Algonquin word meaning “picture” or […]

April 24, 2021Social, Virtual by Kevin Liu

Reminder – Pub Nite Series: ‘Adventures Abroad: Our climbing trip to Kalymnos’ – Tues Apr 27th @ 7:30 pm

Topic: A diverse group of Toronto ACC climbers travelled to a world-class sport climbing destination on an idyllic Greek island – Kalymnos before COVID. We want to share the highlights of our fun time adventure and inspire you to visit and climb in Kalymnos. Join us on Zoom via:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5093999952 Once again, immediately following the presentation from our guest speaker, we will be hosting a virtual social gathering via Kumospace. To join, please go to ACC-YYZ’s Virtual Pub Nite Room. To enter, you will need to register. Our room size is limited so don’t be late! For more information on Kumospace, […]

March 28, 2021Social, Virtual by Kevin Liu

Pub Nite Series: ‘Adventures Abroad: Our climbing trip to Kalymnos’ – Tues Apr 27th @ 7:30 pm

Topic: A diverse group of Toronto ACC climbers travelled to a world-class sport climbing destination on an idyllic Greek island – Kalymnos before COVID. We want to share the highlights of our fun time adventure and inspire you to visit and climb in Kalymnos. Join us on Zoom via:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5093999952 Once again, immediately following the presentation from our guest speaker, we will be hosting a virtual social gathering via Kumospace. To join, please go to ACC-YYZ’s Virtual Pub Nite Room. To enter, you will need to register. Our room size is limited so don’t be late! For more information on Kumospace, […]

March 27, 2021News by Kevin Liu

Planning ACC-YYZ Outdoor Activities in Upcoming Seasons

Dear ACC Members and Volunteers,Some of you may be wondering what the ACC-YYZ is planning for the spring and summer with regard to outdoor activities and the opening of the Bon Echo season. Your board of directors has two main priorities in mind: your safety during this pandemic, and your need to get out and enjoy our outdoor activities.Following the recommendations of Ontario Public Health, we will resume outdoor activities once the City of Toronto moves out of the Grey Level of restrictions. We do not know when that will be, so keep checking our website and ClimbOn for updates.If […]

March 16, 2021Social, Virtual by Kevin Liu

Pub Nite Series: ‘Learning by screwing up: Endless misadventures whilst climbing in the Arctic’ with Roger Wallis – Mar 23rd @ 7:30 pm

Time: Tuesday March 23rd, 7:30 pm.Speaker: Roger WallisBio: Roger has been climbing for a very long time. He joined the ACC when he emigrated to Canada in 1968 and has been a member of the Toronto Section since 1970. He was the Toronto Section’s Mountaineering Chair for 13 years and a long time member of the Leadership Committee. Roger encouraged a generation of Toronto Section members to join him in exploring some relatively unvisited parts of the Coast Ranges, Purcell’s, Selkirks, Monashee’s, Premiers, Cariboo’s, the Rockies, and in particular, six climbing trips to the St.Elias mountains. Following Ted Rosen’s classic […]

Author: Kevin Liu

Rope Volunteers for Rope for Hope!

Bon Echo Opening Update

PSA: Ticks and Lyme Disease

CANCELLED: Bon Echo Pictographs discussion panel

Bon Echo Climbing Status Update

Planning ACC-YYZ Outdoor Activities in Upcoming Seasons

Recent Posts

Archives

Categories