Mark Hurst – Alpine Club of Canada Toronto Section

Pub Nite: ‘Algoma Rock 2025’ – Feb 20 @ 7:30pm

Mark Hurst — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:36:29 +0000

When: Thurs Feb 20th @ 7:30 pm

Where: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto

Topic: Tired of the Escarpment? Bored of Bon Echo? Looking for new challenges? Then come to a presentation about the incredible rock climbing in Algoma county, north of Lake Huron. Get the goods on big 100+ metre cliffs, multi-pitch trad and sport routes, dozens of 30 metre cliffs and lots of First Ascent potential! Join Danylo Darewych and Mark Hurst as they discuss further rock climbing development and adventures north of Lake Huron.

Bon Echo Women’s Weekend

Mark Hurst — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 02:52:13 +0000

When: Weekend of Sept 7-8th.

Where: Park and meet @ Tapping’s Bay boat launch at Mazinaw Lake on the evening of Friday Sept 6th. Carpools can be coordinated for participants if required.

Description: This weekend is about empowering women and genderqueer climbers, and their allies. As with all our Bon Echo weekends, everyone is welcome. Please respect the goal of fostering a safe space. There will be a limited number of spots open for those identifying as women and genderqueer who are new to Bon Echo or new to trad to be paired with a mentor/leader. Please indicate during sign up if you need a mentor/leader, or a partner.

The cliff at Bon Echo is in a beautiful setting, rising 300 feet out of Lake Mazinaw. There is a large number of multipitch 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 (mandatory helmets is one). Make yourself familiar with them at the section website alpineclubtoronto.ca/bonecho

The ACC hut is on the far side of the lake, and most climbers get there by the club boat. Pickup times at the public dock should be arranged with the trip leader/custodian between 5 pm and 1030 pm on the Friday, although other times may be arranged upon request.

Cost:
Pre-paid via e-transfer. Fees include boat transport to the dock and cliff.
Members: $25 per day/night.
Non-members: $50 per day/night.
Age 13 to 18 half price, under 13 free.

What to expect:
The hut is open and has a full kitchen. Climbers sleep in their own tents. Please pack out your garbage. The last boat trip to the dock is 4pm Sunday (unless the custodian advises otherwise).

Trip Classification: B/C

Waiver: You will be required to sign an ACC waiver at the dock upon arrival.

Note: This is not a course or clinic, and will offer no formal teaching. Rather, peer mentorship may be shared between participants with ranging experience levels.

Trip Leader/Custodian: For more information or to sign up please contact Laura Woodall @ woodall.lly@gmail.com

Trip Classification: B/C. Be aware of any hazards with regards to each activity. Participants must be proficient at lead belaying.

Gear: Participants are responsible for providing their own gear (helmet, harness, rock shoes, belay/rappel device) plus trad gear and rope if they intend to lead.

Waiver: Please read the waiver before attending and sign a color copy of it in ink upon arrival.

Bon Echo Boat for Sale (now SOLD)

Mark Hurst — Fri, 03 May 2024 18:50:45 +0000

18ft Aluminum Welded Workboat: $15,000

“Mink” hull with self draining floor. Built by Kropf in Parry Sound, 2002. Used as ferry boat on a lake in eastern Ontario for 20 years.

Total hours on hull 4015 hours. Current motor about 1500 hours. Motor is 60 hp Johnson 4 stroke (Suzuki 4 cylinder) from about 2002, serviced every year.

There is a spare 70 hp motor same as 60 hp with low hours and another 60 hp for parts (bottom end was good when last used). Hydraulic steering and controls were replaced about 1000 hours ago.

This vessel was designed to work around rocks and shows numerous scratches on exterior as a result. Incredibly tough vessel and a pleasure to pilot.

There are 2 lockers for life jackets and additional under seat storage for battery and fuel tank. Seats aligned fore and aft fitted with cedar planks.

The hull was overhauled in 2023 in preparation for sale. This involved turning hull over and repairing welds to rubbing strakes and false keels. The sale also includes a new galvanized Excaliber trailer 2022.

Currently located in Oro/Medonte, 30 mins north of Barrie.

To view contact Mark Hurst at 647-704-2471 or Chris Rogers at 905-729-4768.

Bon Echo 101 – June 3rd & 4th

Mark Hurst — Fri, 05 May 2023 20:32:36 +0000

The ever-popular Bon Echo 101 returns in a few weeks. Sign up before there are no places left!

Also, if you have experience leading at Bon Echo then the 101 weekend needs you. We’ll have new climbers keen to be shown the ropes, and volunteer LEADERS CLIMB FOR FREE on 101 weekends. If you can make it, please contact Rob LeBlanc at leblancrobertwade@gmail.com or see the Activities Calendar for more details.

More Bon Echo 101 Leaders Required – June 25/26th

Mark Hurst — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:41:30 +0000

Due to the popularity of last weekend’s event, we’re hosting a second Bon Echo 101! We have new climbers keen to be shown the ropes on June 25th and 26th. And remember, volunteer LEADERS CLIMB FOR FREE on 101 weekends. If you can make it, please contact Bryan Thompson at patrowski@hotmail.com or see the Activities Calendar for more details.

Bon Echo 101 Leaders Required – June 4/5th

Mark Hurst — Wed, 18 May 2022 13:34:48 +0000

If you have experience leading at Bon Echo then the 101 weekend needs you! We have new climbers keen to be shown the ropes on June 4th and 5th. And remember, volunteer LEADERS CLIMB FOR FREE on 101 weekends. If you can make it, please contact Rob LeBlanc at leblancrobertwade@gmail.com or see the Activities Calendar for more details.

Bon Echo Opening

Mark Hurst — Tue, 03 May 2022 20:12:32 +0000

Great news! We’ll be docking in at Bon Echo on May 14th in a return to normal operations (more or less). You can find booking instructions and more information on the Bon Echo page.

Covid-19

As per Ontario guidelines, masks are for now still recommended in the hut whilst not eating or drinking, and in the sauna. However since public gathering restrictions have been lifted we’re no longer limiting participant numbers due to the pandemic.

New Pricing

The daily rate for Bon Echo has been reduced since last season, and a new youth rate introduced. Remember, nowhere else do you get ferried to climbs in an ACC boat!

Adult members: $25 per day
Youth members (13-18): $12.50 per day
Under 13: free
Non-members: $50 per day
Bon Echo Season Pass: 10x day rate (ie $250/$125)

Route Maintenance

Many of the more popular routes received attention at the end of last season, whereby some of the older, more worn pitons were replaced by bolts with the Park’s permission. This is an ongoing process which the Route Maintenance Committee will continue working on this season.

Please forward any questions to besignup@alpineclubtoronto.ca