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	July 2025
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		1	2	3	4	5 Bon Echo Trip Bon Echo Trip July 5, 2025 - July 6, 2025 Tappings Bay Boat Launch, 13 N Mazinaw Heights Rd, Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0, Canada CUSTODIAN: Contact Peter Reilly at climberpete@hotmail.com The cliff at Bon Echo is in a beautiful setting, rising 300 feet out of Lake Mazinaw. There is a large number of existing 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 on North Mazinaw Heights Rd should be arranged with the custodian, and are usually between 5 pm and 1030 pm on Wednesday or Friday, although other times may be arranged upon request. The weekday trips are Wed eve (approx 5pm) to Friday eve (approx 5pm). The weekend trips are Friday eve (approx 5pm) to Sunday eve (approx 4pm) HUT FEES: 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. 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). Please respect the custodian’s right to go home at a reasonable hour. TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C WAIVER: You will be required to sign an ACC waiver at the dock upon arrival. See more details •
6 Bon Echo Trip Bon Echo Trip July 5, 2025 - July 6, 2025 Tappings Bay Boat Launch, 13 N Mazinaw Heights Rd, Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0, Canada CUSTODIAN: Contact Peter Reilly at climberpete@hotmail.com The cliff at Bon Echo is in a beautiful setting, rising 300 feet out of Lake Mazinaw. There is a large number of existing 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 on North Mazinaw Heights Rd should be arranged with the custodian, and are usually between 5 pm and 1030 pm on Wednesday or Friday, although other times may be arranged upon request. The weekday trips are Wed eve (approx 5pm) to Friday eve (approx 5pm). The weekend trips are Friday eve (approx 5pm) to Sunday eve (approx 4pm) HUT FEES: 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. 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). Please respect the custodian’s right to go home at a reasonable hour. TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C WAIVER: You will be required to sign an ACC waiver at the dock upon arrival. See more details •	7	8	9	10	11	12 Bon Echo 201 Bon Echo 201 July 12, 2025 - July 13, 2025 Tappings Bay Boat Launch, 13 N Mazinaw Heights Rd, Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0, Canada CUSTODIAN: Contact Gavin Smith at gavin@gavinsmith.ca Bon Echo 201 is a weekend for climbers who are new to Bon Echo. They will be paired up with experienced leaders who will act as their guides to the cliff. New leaders are especially encouraged on a 201 weekend, although all are welcome. The cliff at Bon Echo is in a beautiful setting, rising 300 feet out of Lake Mazinaw. There is a large number of existing 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 on North Mazinaw Heights Rd should be arranged with the custodian, and are usually between 5 pm and 1030 pm on Wednesday or Friday, although other times may be arranged upon request. The weekday trips are Wed eve (approx 5pm) to Friday eve (approx 5pm). The weekend trips are Friday eve (approx 5pm) to Sunday eve (approx 4pm) HUT FEES: 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. 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). Please respect the custodian’s right to go home at a reasonable hour. TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C WAIVER: You will be required to sign an ACC waiver at the dock upon arrival. See more details •
13 Bon Echo 201 Bon Echo 201 July 12, 2025 - July 13, 2025 Tappings Bay Boat Launch, 13 N Mazinaw Heights Rd, Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0, Canada CUSTODIAN: Contact Gavin Smith at gavin@gavinsmith.ca Bon Echo 201 is a weekend for climbers who are new to Bon Echo. They will be paired up with experienced leaders who will act as their guides to the cliff. New leaders are especially encouraged on a 201 weekend, although all are welcome. The cliff at Bon Echo is in a beautiful setting, rising 300 feet out of Lake Mazinaw. There is a large number of existing 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 on North Mazinaw Heights Rd should be arranged with the custodian, and are usually between 5 pm and 1030 pm on Wednesday or Friday, although other times may be arranged upon request. The weekday trips are Wed eve (approx 5pm) to Friday eve (approx 5pm). The weekend trips are Friday eve (approx 5pm) to Sunday eve (approx 4pm) HUT FEES: 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. 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). Please respect the custodian’s right to go home at a reasonable hour. TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C WAIVER: You will be required to sign an ACC waiver at the dock upon arrival. See more details Mountaineering: ACC Toronto Section Camp 2025 Mountaineering: ACC Toronto Section Camp 2025 July 13, 2025 - July 18, 2025 WHERE: Lake O'Hara, Elizabeth Parker Hut, Yoho National Park WHEN: July 13-18, 2025 - 5 nights total: 1 night at ACC Canmore, 4 nights at Elizabeth Parker Hut DESCRIPTION: The Elizabeth Parker Hut in Yoho National Park is one of the most easily accessible alpine huts in the Alpine Club of Canada network. Surrounded by stunning lakes, glaciers, and numerous peaks, the hut provides access to excellent climbing and hiking opportunities. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the breathtaking beauty of Lake O'Hara while developing your mountaineering skills and connecting with fellow outdoor enthusiasts! The ACC Toronto Section Mountaineering Camp will be held at this beautiful location, where participants will stay in the fully equipped Elizabeth Parker Hut (sleeps 24) for four nights. Section Camp will start in Canmore on the afternoon of Sunday July 13 with an overnight stay in ACC Canmore before taking a chartered bus from Brewster to the Lake O’Hara parking lot. The trailhead will then be accessed via Parks Canada shuttle bus. The hut is a short, relatively easy hike of 0.5 km (~10 minutes, 30 m elevation gain) from the trailhead at Le Relais Cafe. The Toronto Section will have the hut exclusively for 4 nights and will depart the afternoon of the 18th (Friday) for Canmore. Exiting will be similar to entering; shuttle to Lake O’Hara parking then chartered bus back to ACC Canmore. At that point the trip will be over. Registration Opens: Saturday, January 25th, 2025, at 9:00 AM (See below for registration details) Activities This area offers a wide variety of activities suitable for all skill levels, including hiking, scrambling, alpine climbing, mixed routes, and excellent quality rock climbing. Routes range from 5th-class ridges to multi-pitch climbs. Introduction to Mountaineering Course (Guided): Limited to 3 participants. Includes 4 days of guided instruction covering rock climbing skills, rope techniques, anchor building, rock rescue, navigation, and potential peak ascents. Self-Guided Activities: Limited to 20 participants, including hiking, scrambling, alpine rock climbing, and mountaineering. Participants must have appropriate experience (screening required). Advanced Mountaineering Course (Guided): Limited to 2 participants. Focused on honing advanced rock skills, mountain navigation, and related techniques. By application only. Details Duration: 5 nights total: 1 night at ACC Canmore, 4 nights at Elizabeth Parker Hut Included: Food for the trip duration, a chef, park passes, and shuttle transportation from ACC hostel in Canmore. Travel Details: Chartered bus from the ACC hostel in Canmore on July 14 to Lake O’Hara parking lot. Parks Canada shuttle bus from parking to trailhead. This travel is included in the cost. Optional: At additional cost - extend your stay in Canmore. The ACC cabin in Canmore will be available to those interested from July 11th to 13th, and available after the section camp from July 18th to 20th. (Estimated) COST: Intro to Mountaineering Course: Based on a 3:1 guide-to-participant ratio. $2850 Advanced Mountaineering Course: Based on a 2:1 guide-to-participant ratio. $2850 Self-Guided Participant: Based on a minimum of 16 participants. $1300 Costs are subject to change and will finalize as the trip date approaches. A non-refundable deposit is required by February 1, 2025, to secure your spot: The remaining balance can be paid in installments, with full payment due by Sunday June 1, 2025. REGISTRATION: Registration opens at 9:00 AM on Saturday, January 25th, 2025. To register, email the Mountaineering Coordinator, Rob Patterson, at mountaineering@alpineclubtoronto.ca. Please include the following: Your preferred activity (Intro Course, Advanced Course, Self-Guided Rope Leader, or Self-Guided Participant). A summary of your previous mountaineering experience (e.g., backcountry experience, camps, courses, peaks climbed, and other relevant details). GEAR: Gear list will be provided after qualification for Section Camp has been determined. MAX PARTICIPANTS: 22 (TBC) TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C HAZARDS: Terrain, Rockfall and Icefall, General Hazards, Falls and Belaying, Communication and Rescue. Review trip hazards on our website: https://alpineclubtoronto.ca/activities/trip-hazards/ and contact trip leaders for more details. WAIVER: Signing of ACC trip waiver is mandatory. Please read and be aware of the ACC waiver before See more details • •	14 Mountaineering: ACC Toronto Section Camp 2025 Mountaineering: ACC Toronto Section Camp 2025 July 13, 2025 - July 18, 2025 WHERE: Lake O'Hara, Elizabeth Parker Hut, Yoho National Park WHEN: July 13-18, 2025 - 5 nights total: 1 night at ACC Canmore, 4 nights at Elizabeth Parker Hut DESCRIPTION: The Elizabeth Parker Hut in Yoho National Park is one of the most easily accessible alpine huts in the Alpine Club of Canada network. Surrounded by stunning lakes, glaciers, and numerous peaks, the hut provides access to excellent climbing and hiking opportunities. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the breathtaking beauty of Lake O'Hara while developing your mountaineering skills and connecting with fellow outdoor enthusiasts! The ACC Toronto Section Mountaineering Camp will be held at this beautiful location, where participants will stay in the fully equipped Elizabeth Parker Hut (sleeps 24) for four nights. Section Camp will start in Canmore on the afternoon of Sunday July 13 with an overnight stay in ACC Canmore before taking a chartered bus from Brewster to the Lake O’Hara parking lot. The trailhead will then be accessed via Parks Canada shuttle bus. The hut is a short, relatively easy hike of 0.5 km (~10 minutes, 30 m elevation gain) from the trailhead at Le Relais Cafe. The Toronto Section will have the hut exclusively for 4 nights and will depart the afternoon of the 18th (Friday) for Canmore. Exiting will be similar to entering; shuttle to Lake O’Hara parking then chartered bus back to ACC Canmore. At that point the trip will be over. Registration Opens: Saturday, January 25th, 2025, at 9:00 AM (See below for registration details) Activities This area offers a wide variety of activities suitable for all skill levels, including hiking, scrambling, alpine climbing, mixed routes, and excellent quality rock climbing. Routes range from 5th-class ridges to multi-pitch climbs. Introduction to Mountaineering Course (Guided): Limited to 3 participants. Includes 4 days of guided instruction covering rock climbing skills, rope techniques, anchor building, rock rescue, navigation, and potential peak ascents. Self-Guided Activities: Limited to 20 participants, including hiking, scrambling, alpine rock climbing, and mountaineering. Participants must have appropriate experience (screening required). Advanced Mountaineering Course (Guided): Limited to 2 participants. Focused on honing advanced rock skills, mountain navigation, and related techniques. By application only. Details Duration: 5 nights total: 1 night at ACC Canmore, 4 nights at Elizabeth Parker Hut Included: Food for the trip duration, a chef, park passes, and shuttle transportation from ACC hostel in Canmore. Travel Details: Chartered bus from the ACC hostel in Canmore on July 14 to Lake O’Hara parking lot. Parks Canada shuttle bus from parking to trailhead. This travel is included in the cost. Optional: At additional cost - extend your stay in Canmore. The ACC cabin in Canmore will be available to those interested from July 11th to 13th, and available after the section camp from July 18th to 20th. (Estimated) COST: Intro to Mountaineering Course: Based on a 3:1 guide-to-participant ratio. $2850 Advanced Mountaineering Course: Based on a 2:1 guide-to-participant ratio. $2850 Self-Guided Participant: Based on a minimum of 16 participants. $1300 Costs are subject to change and will finalize as the trip date approaches. A non-refundable deposit is required by February 1, 2025, to secure your spot: The remaining balance can be paid in installments, with full payment due by Sunday June 1, 2025. REGISTRATION: Registration opens at 9:00 AM on Saturday, January 25th, 2025. To register, email the Mountaineering Coordinator, Rob Patterson, at mountaineering@alpineclubtoronto.ca. Please include the following: Your preferred activity (Intro Course, Advanced Course, Self-Guided Rope Leader, or Self-Guided Participant). A summary of your previous mountaineering experience (e.g., backcountry experience, camps, courses, peaks climbed, and other relevant details). GEAR: Gear list will be provided after qualification for Section Camp has been determined. MAX PARTICIPANTS: 22 (TBC) TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C HAZARDS: Terrain, Rockfall and Icefall, General Hazards, Falls and Belaying, Communication and Rescue. Review trip hazards on our website: https://alpineclubtoronto.ca/activities/trip-hazards/ and contact trip leaders for more details. WAIVER: Signing of ACC trip waiver is mandatory. Please read and be aware of the ACC waiver before See more details Climbing: ACC Half Price Night - Basecamp Climbing: ACC Half Price Night - Basecamp July 14, 2025 Basecamp Climbing Bloor West, 677 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 1L3, Canada Basecamp 677 Bloor Street West, Toronto (Bloor & Christie) (416) 855-0430 ACC Toronto Section members climb for half price on the second Monday of each month. Remember to bring your ACC membership card or proof of membership to climb for half price. Check out the website for detailed directions. https://basecampclimbing.ca/ See more details • •	15 Mountaineering: ACC Toronto Section Camp 2025 Mountaineering: ACC Toronto Section Camp 2025 July 13, 2025 - July 18, 2025 WHERE: Lake O'Hara, Elizabeth Parker Hut, Yoho National Park WHEN: July 13-18, 2025 - 5 nights total: 1 night at ACC Canmore, 4 nights at Elizabeth Parker Hut DESCRIPTION: The Elizabeth Parker Hut in Yoho National Park is one of the most easily accessible alpine huts in the Alpine Club of Canada network. Surrounded by stunning lakes, glaciers, and numerous peaks, the hut provides access to excellent climbing and hiking opportunities. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the breathtaking beauty of Lake O'Hara while developing your mountaineering skills and connecting with fellow outdoor enthusiasts! The ACC Toronto Section Mountaineering Camp will be held at this beautiful location, where participants will stay in the fully equipped Elizabeth Parker Hut (sleeps 24) for four nights. Section Camp will start in Canmore on the afternoon of Sunday July 13 with an overnight stay in ACC Canmore before taking a chartered bus from Brewster to the Lake O’Hara parking lot. The trailhead will then be accessed via Parks Canada shuttle bus. The hut is a short, relatively easy hike of 0.5 km (~10 minutes, 30 m elevation gain) from the trailhead at Le Relais Cafe. The Toronto Section will have the hut exclusively for 4 nights and will depart the afternoon of the 18th (Friday) for Canmore. Exiting will be similar to entering; shuttle to Lake O’Hara parking then chartered bus back to ACC Canmore. At that point the trip will be over. Registration Opens: Saturday, January 25th, 2025, at 9:00 AM (See below for registration details) Activities This area offers a wide variety of activities suitable for all skill levels, including hiking, scrambling, alpine climbing, mixed routes, and excellent quality rock climbing. Routes range from 5th-class ridges to multi-pitch climbs. Introduction to Mountaineering Course (Guided): Limited to 3 participants. Includes 4 days of guided instruction covering rock climbing skills, rope techniques, anchor building, rock rescue, navigation, and potential peak ascents. Self-Guided Activities: Limited to 20 participants, including hiking, scrambling, alpine rock climbing, and mountaineering. Participants must have appropriate experience (screening required). Advanced Mountaineering Course (Guided): Limited to 2 participants. Focused on honing advanced rock skills, mountain navigation, and related techniques. By application only. Details Duration: 5 nights total: 1 night at ACC Canmore, 4 nights at Elizabeth Parker Hut Included: Food for the trip duration, a chef, park passes, and shuttle transportation from ACC hostel in Canmore. Travel Details: Chartered bus from the ACC hostel in Canmore on July 14 to Lake O’Hara parking lot. Parks Canada shuttle bus from parking to trailhead. This travel is included in the cost. Optional: At additional cost - extend your stay in Canmore. The ACC cabin in Canmore will be available to those interested from July 11th to 13th, and available after the section camp from July 18th to 20th. (Estimated) COST: Intro to Mountaineering Course: Based on a 3:1 guide-to-participant ratio. $2850 Advanced Mountaineering Course: Based on a 2:1 guide-to-participant ratio. $2850 Self-Guided Participant: Based on a minimum of 16 participants. $1300 Costs are subject to change and will finalize as the trip date approaches. A non-refundable deposit is required by February 1, 2025, to secure your spot: The remaining balance can be paid in installments, with full payment due by Sunday June 1, 2025. REGISTRATION: Registration opens at 9:00 AM on Saturday, January 25th, 2025. To register, email the Mountaineering Coordinator, Rob Patterson, at mountaineering@alpineclubtoronto.ca. Please include the following: Your preferred activity (Intro Course, Advanced Course, Self-Guided Rope Leader, or Self-Guided Participant). A summary of your previous mountaineering experience (e.g., backcountry experience, camps, courses, peaks climbed, and other relevant details). GEAR: Gear list will be provided after qualification for Section Camp has been determined. MAX PARTICIPANTS: 22 (TBC) TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C HAZARDS: Terrain, Rockfall and Icefall, General Hazards, Falls and Belaying, Communication and Rescue. Review trip hazards on our website: https://alpineclubtoronto.ca/activities/trip-hazards/ and contact trip leaders for more details. WAIVER: Signing of ACC trip waiver is mandatory. Please read and be aware of the ACC waiver before See more details •	16 Mountaineering: ACC Toronto Section Camp 2025 Mountaineering: ACC Toronto Section Camp 2025 July 13, 2025 - July 18, 2025 WHERE: Lake O'Hara, Elizabeth Parker Hut, Yoho National Park WHEN: July 13-18, 2025 - 5 nights total: 1 night at ACC Canmore, 4 nights at Elizabeth Parker Hut DESCRIPTION: The Elizabeth Parker Hut in Yoho National Park is one of the most easily accessible alpine huts in the Alpine Club of Canada network. Surrounded by stunning lakes, glaciers, and numerous peaks, the hut provides access to excellent climbing and hiking opportunities. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the breathtaking beauty of Lake O'Hara while developing your mountaineering skills and connecting with fellow outdoor enthusiasts! The ACC Toronto Section Mountaineering Camp will be held at this beautiful location, where participants will stay in the fully equipped Elizabeth Parker Hut (sleeps 24) for four nights. Section Camp will start in Canmore on the afternoon of Sunday July 13 with an overnight stay in ACC Canmore before taking a chartered bus from Brewster to the Lake O’Hara parking lot. The trailhead will then be accessed via Parks Canada shuttle bus. The hut is a short, relatively easy hike of 0.5 km (~10 minutes, 30 m elevation gain) from the trailhead at Le Relais Cafe. The Toronto Section will have the hut exclusively for 4 nights and will depart the afternoon of the 18th (Friday) for Canmore. Exiting will be similar to entering; shuttle to Lake O’Hara parking then chartered bus back to ACC Canmore. At that point the trip will be over. Registration Opens: Saturday, January 25th, 2025, at 9:00 AM (See below for registration details) Activities This area offers a wide variety of activities suitable for all skill levels, including hiking, scrambling, alpine climbing, mixed routes, and excellent quality rock climbing. Routes range from 5th-class ridges to multi-pitch climbs. Introduction to Mountaineering Course (Guided): Limited to 3 participants. Includes 4 days of guided instruction covering rock climbing skills, rope techniques, anchor building, rock rescue, navigation, and potential peak ascents. Self-Guided Activities: Limited to 20 participants, including hiking, scrambling, alpine rock climbing, and mountaineering. Participants must have appropriate experience (screening required). Advanced Mountaineering Course (Guided): Limited to 2 participants. Focused on honing advanced rock skills, mountain navigation, and related techniques. By application only. Details Duration: 5 nights total: 1 night at ACC Canmore, 4 nights at Elizabeth Parker Hut Included: Food for the trip duration, a chef, park passes, and shuttle transportation from ACC hostel in Canmore. Travel Details: Chartered bus from the ACC hostel in Canmore on July 14 to Lake O’Hara parking lot. Parks Canada shuttle bus from parking to trailhead. This travel is included in the cost. Optional: At additional cost - extend your stay in Canmore. The ACC cabin in Canmore will be available to those interested from July 11th to 13th, and available after the section camp from July 18th to 20th. (Estimated) COST: Intro to Mountaineering Course: Based on a 3:1 guide-to-participant ratio. $2850 Advanced Mountaineering Course: Based on a 2:1 guide-to-participant ratio. $2850 Self-Guided Participant: Based on a minimum of 16 participants. $1300 Costs are subject to change and will finalize as the trip date approaches. A non-refundable deposit is required by February 1, 2025, to secure your spot: The remaining balance can be paid in installments, with full payment due by Sunday June 1, 2025. REGISTRATION: Registration opens at 9:00 AM on Saturday, January 25th, 2025. To register, email the Mountaineering Coordinator, Rob Patterson, at mountaineering@alpineclubtoronto.ca. Please include the following: Your preferred activity (Intro Course, Advanced Course, Self-Guided Rope Leader, or Self-Guided Participant). A summary of your previous mountaineering experience (e.g., backcountry experience, camps, courses, peaks climbed, and other relevant details). GEAR: Gear list will be provided after qualification for Section Camp has been determined. MAX PARTICIPANTS: 22 (TBC) TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C HAZARDS: Terrain, Rockfall and Icefall, General Hazards, Falls and Belaying, Communication and Rescue. Review trip hazards on our website: https://alpineclubtoronto.ca/activities/trip-hazards/ and contact trip leaders for more details. WAIVER: Signing of ACC trip waiver is mandatory. Please read and be aware of the ACC waiver before See more details •	17 Mountaineering: ACC Toronto Section Camp 2025 Mountaineering: ACC Toronto Section Camp 2025 July 13, 2025 - July 18, 2025 WHERE: Lake O'Hara, Elizabeth Parker Hut, Yoho National Park WHEN: July 13-18, 2025 - 5 nights total: 1 night at ACC Canmore, 4 nights at Elizabeth Parker Hut DESCRIPTION: The Elizabeth Parker Hut in Yoho National Park is one of the most easily accessible alpine huts in the Alpine Club of Canada network. Surrounded by stunning lakes, glaciers, and numerous peaks, the hut provides access to excellent climbing and hiking opportunities. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the breathtaking beauty of Lake O'Hara while developing your mountaineering skills and connecting with fellow outdoor enthusiasts! The ACC Toronto Section Mountaineering Camp will be held at this beautiful location, where participants will stay in the fully equipped Elizabeth Parker Hut (sleeps 24) for four nights. Section Camp will start in Canmore on the afternoon of Sunday July 13 with an overnight stay in ACC Canmore before taking a chartered bus from Brewster to the Lake O’Hara parking lot. The trailhead will then be accessed via Parks Canada shuttle bus. The hut is a short, relatively easy hike of 0.5 km (~10 minutes, 30 m elevation gain) from the trailhead at Le Relais Cafe. The Toronto Section will have the hut exclusively for 4 nights and will depart the afternoon of the 18th (Friday) for Canmore. Exiting will be similar to entering; shuttle to Lake O’Hara parking then chartered bus back to ACC Canmore. At that point the trip will be over. Registration Opens: Saturday, January 25th, 2025, at 9:00 AM (See below for registration details) Activities This area offers a wide variety of activities suitable for all skill levels, including hiking, scrambling, alpine climbing, mixed routes, and excellent quality rock climbing. Routes range from 5th-class ridges to multi-pitch climbs. Introduction to Mountaineering Course (Guided): Limited to 3 participants. Includes 4 days of guided instruction covering rock climbing skills, rope techniques, anchor building, rock rescue, navigation, and potential peak ascents. Self-Guided Activities: Limited to 20 participants, including hiking, scrambling, alpine rock climbing, and mountaineering. Participants must have appropriate experience (screening required). Advanced Mountaineering Course (Guided): Limited to 2 participants. Focused on honing advanced rock skills, mountain navigation, and related techniques. By application only. Details Duration: 5 nights total: 1 night at ACC Canmore, 4 nights at Elizabeth Parker Hut Included: Food for the trip duration, a chef, park passes, and shuttle transportation from ACC hostel in Canmore. Travel Details: Chartered bus from the ACC hostel in Canmore on July 14 to Lake O’Hara parking lot. Parks Canada shuttle bus from parking to trailhead. This travel is included in the cost. Optional: At additional cost - extend your stay in Canmore. The ACC cabin in Canmore will be available to those interested from July 11th to 13th, and available after the section camp from July 18th to 20th. (Estimated) COST: Intro to Mountaineering Course: Based on a 3:1 guide-to-participant ratio. $2850 Advanced Mountaineering Course: Based on a 2:1 guide-to-participant ratio. $2850 Self-Guided Participant: Based on a minimum of 16 participants. $1300 Costs are subject to change and will finalize as the trip date approaches. A non-refundable deposit is required by February 1, 2025, to secure your spot: The remaining balance can be paid in installments, with full payment due by Sunday June 1, 2025. REGISTRATION: Registration opens at 9:00 AM on Saturday, January 25th, 2025. To register, email the Mountaineering Coordinator, Rob Patterson, at mountaineering@alpineclubtoronto.ca. Please include the following: Your preferred activity (Intro Course, Advanced Course, Self-Guided Rope Leader, or Self-Guided Participant). A summary of your previous mountaineering experience (e.g., backcountry experience, camps, courses, peaks climbed, and other relevant details). GEAR: Gear list will be provided after qualification for Section Camp has been determined. MAX PARTICIPANTS: 22 (TBC) TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C HAZARDS: Terrain, Rockfall and Icefall, General Hazards, Falls and Belaying, Communication and Rescue. Review trip hazards on our website: https://alpineclubtoronto.ca/activities/trip-hazards/ and contact trip leaders for more details. WAIVER: Signing of ACC trip waiver is mandatory. Please read and be aware of the ACC waiver before See more details •	18 Mountaineering: ACC Toronto Section Camp 2025 Mountaineering: ACC Toronto Section Camp 2025 July 13, 2025 - July 18, 2025 WHERE: Lake O'Hara, Elizabeth Parker Hut, Yoho National Park WHEN: July 13-18, 2025 - 5 nights total: 1 night at ACC Canmore, 4 nights at Elizabeth Parker Hut DESCRIPTION: The Elizabeth Parker Hut in Yoho National Park is one of the most easily accessible alpine huts in the Alpine Club of Canada network. Surrounded by stunning lakes, glaciers, and numerous peaks, the hut provides access to excellent climbing and hiking opportunities. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the breathtaking beauty of Lake O'Hara while developing your mountaineering skills and connecting with fellow outdoor enthusiasts! The ACC Toronto Section Mountaineering Camp will be held at this beautiful location, where participants will stay in the fully equipped Elizabeth Parker Hut (sleeps 24) for four nights. Section Camp will start in Canmore on the afternoon of Sunday July 13 with an overnight stay in ACC Canmore before taking a chartered bus from Brewster to the Lake O’Hara parking lot. The trailhead will then be accessed via Parks Canada shuttle bus. The hut is a short, relatively easy hike of 0.5 km (~10 minutes, 30 m elevation gain) from the trailhead at Le Relais Cafe. The Toronto Section will have the hut exclusively for 4 nights and will depart the afternoon of the 18th (Friday) for Canmore. Exiting will be similar to entering; shuttle to Lake O’Hara parking then chartered bus back to ACC Canmore. At that point the trip will be over. Registration Opens: Saturday, January 25th, 2025, at 9:00 AM (See below for registration details) Activities This area offers a wide variety of activities suitable for all skill levels, including hiking, scrambling, alpine climbing, mixed routes, and excellent quality rock climbing. Routes range from 5th-class ridges to multi-pitch climbs. Introduction to Mountaineering Course (Guided): Limited to 3 participants. Includes 4 days of guided instruction covering rock climbing skills, rope techniques, anchor building, rock rescue, navigation, and potential peak ascents. Self-Guided Activities: Limited to 20 participants, including hiking, scrambling, alpine rock climbing, and mountaineering. Participants must have appropriate experience (screening required). Advanced Mountaineering Course (Guided): Limited to 2 participants. Focused on honing advanced rock skills, mountain navigation, and related techniques. By application only. Details Duration: 5 nights total: 1 night at ACC Canmore, 4 nights at Elizabeth Parker Hut Included: Food for the trip duration, a chef, park passes, and shuttle transportation from ACC hostel in Canmore. Travel Details: Chartered bus from the ACC hostel in Canmore on July 14 to Lake O’Hara parking lot. Parks Canada shuttle bus from parking to trailhead. This travel is included in the cost. Optional: At additional cost - extend your stay in Canmore. The ACC cabin in Canmore will be available to those interested from July 11th to 13th, and available after the section camp from July 18th to 20th. (Estimated) COST: Intro to Mountaineering Course: Based on a 3:1 guide-to-participant ratio. $2850 Advanced Mountaineering Course: Based on a 2:1 guide-to-participant ratio. $2850 Self-Guided Participant: Based on a minimum of 16 participants. $1300 Costs are subject to change and will finalize as the trip date approaches. A non-refundable deposit is required by February 1, 2025, to secure your spot: The remaining balance can be paid in installments, with full payment due by Sunday June 1, 2025. REGISTRATION: Registration opens at 9:00 AM on Saturday, January 25th, 2025. To register, email the Mountaineering Coordinator, Rob Patterson, at mountaineering@alpineclubtoronto.ca. Please include the following: Your preferred activity (Intro Course, Advanced Course, Self-Guided Rope Leader, or Self-Guided Participant). A summary of your previous mountaineering experience (e.g., backcountry experience, camps, courses, peaks climbed, and other relevant details). GEAR: Gear list will be provided after qualification for Section Camp has been determined. MAX PARTICIPANTS: 22 (TBC) TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C HAZARDS: Terrain, Rockfall and Icefall, General Hazards, Falls and Belaying, Communication and Rescue. Review trip hazards on our website: https://alpineclubtoronto.ca/activities/trip-hazards/ and contact trip leaders for more details. WAIVER: Signing of ACC trip waiver is mandatory. Please read and be aware of the ACC waiver before See more details •	19 Bon Echo Trip Bon Echo Trip July 19, 2025 - July 20, 2025 Tappings Bay Boat Launch, 13 N Mazinaw Heights Rd, Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0, Canada CUSTODIAN: Contact Kyle Coady at kyle.coady@gmail.com The cliff at Bon Echo is in a beautiful setting, rising 300 feet out of Lake Mazinaw. There is a large number of existing 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 on North Mazinaw Heights Rd should be arranged with the custodian, and are usually between 5 pm and 1030 pm on Wednesday or Friday, although other times may be arranged upon request. The weekday trips are Wed eve (approx 5pm) to Friday eve (approx 5pm). The weekend trips are Friday eve (approx 5pm) to Sunday eve (approx 4pm) HUT FEES: 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. 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). Please respect the custodian’s right to go home at a reasonable hour. TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C WAIVER: You will be required to sign an ACC waiver at the dock upon arrival. See more details •
20 Bon Echo Trip Bon Echo Trip July 19, 2025 - July 20, 2025 Tappings Bay Boat Launch, 13 N Mazinaw Heights Rd, Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0, Canada CUSTODIAN: Contact Kyle Coady at kyle.coady@gmail.com The cliff at Bon Echo is in a beautiful setting, rising 300 feet out of Lake Mazinaw. There is a large number of existing 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 on North Mazinaw Heights Rd should be arranged with the custodian, and are usually between 5 pm and 1030 pm on Wednesday or Friday, although other times may be arranged upon request. The weekday trips are Wed eve (approx 5pm) to Friday eve (approx 5pm). The weekend trips are Friday eve (approx 5pm) to Sunday eve (approx 4pm) HUT FEES: 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. 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). Please respect the custodian’s right to go home at a reasonable hour. TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C WAIVER: You will be required to sign an ACC waiver at the dock upon arrival. See more details •	21	22	23	24	25	26 Bon Echo Trip Bon Echo Trip July 26, 2025 - July 28, 2025 Tappings Bay Boat Launch, 13 N Mazinaw Heights Rd, Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0, Canada CUSTODIAN: Contact Greg Millican at millican.greg@gmail.com The cliff at Bon Echo is in a beautiful setting, rising 300 feet out of Lake Mazinaw. There is a large number of existing 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 on North Mazinaw Heights Rd should be arranged with the custodian, and are usually between 5 pm and 1030 pm on Wednesday or Friday, although other times may be arranged upon request. The weekday trips are Wed eve (approx 5pm) to Friday eve (approx 5pm). The weekend trips are Friday eve (approx 5pm) to Sunday eve (approx 4pm) HUT FEES: 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. 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). Please respect the custodian’s right to go home at a reasonable hour. TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C WAIVER: You will be required to sign an ACC waiver at the dock upon arrival. See more details •
27 Bon Echo Trip Bon Echo Trip July 26, 2025 - July 28, 2025 Tappings Bay Boat Launch, 13 N Mazinaw Heights Rd, Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0, Canada CUSTODIAN: Contact Greg Millican at millican.greg@gmail.com The cliff at Bon Echo is in a beautiful setting, rising 300 feet out of Lake Mazinaw. There is a large number of existing 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 on North Mazinaw Heights Rd should be arranged with the custodian, and are usually between 5 pm and 1030 pm on Wednesday or Friday, although other times may be arranged upon request. The weekday trips are Wed eve (approx 5pm) to Friday eve (approx 5pm). The weekend trips are Friday eve (approx 5pm) to Sunday eve (approx 4pm) HUT FEES: 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. 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). Please respect the custodian’s right to go home at a reasonable hour. TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C WAIVER: You will be required to sign an ACC waiver at the dock upon arrival. See more details •	28 Bon Echo Trip Bon Echo Trip July 26, 2025 - July 28, 2025 Tappings Bay Boat Launch, 13 N Mazinaw Heights Rd, Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0, Canada CUSTODIAN: Contact Greg Millican at millican.greg@gmail.com The cliff at Bon Echo is in a beautiful setting, rising 300 feet out of Lake Mazinaw. There is a large number of existing 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 on North Mazinaw Heights Rd should be arranged with the custodian, and are usually between 5 pm and 1030 pm on Wednesday or Friday, although other times may be arranged upon request. The weekday trips are Wed eve (approx 5pm) to Friday eve (approx 5pm). The weekend trips are Friday eve (approx 5pm) to Sunday eve (approx 4pm) HUT FEES: 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. 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). Please respect the custodian’s right to go home at a reasonable hour. TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C WAIVER: You will be required to sign an ACC waiver at the dock upon arrival. See more details •	29	30 Climbing: ACC Half Price Night - True North Climbing Climbing: ACC Half Price Night - True North Climbing July 30, 2025 True North Climbing, 75 Carl Hall Rd #14, North York, ON M3K 2B9, Canada True North Climbing Gym Half Price Climbing Night ACC members receive a half price day pass on the last Wednesday of each month. (This discount is valid only with proof of ACC membership). True North has hundreds of different top-rope routes and bouldering problems, with the right level of difficulty for you whether you are a beginner or an experienced climber. Remember to bring your ACC membership card or proof of membership to climb for half price. https://www.truenorthclimbing.com/ See more details •	31

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