Calendar of Activities List

CUSTODIAN: Contact Cedric De Belder at debelderdong@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.

DESCRIPTION: A rock climbing outing/clinic at Rattlesnake Point where participants will review some basic knots and how to set up top-rope anchors on bolts and then get an opportunity to do some top-rope climbing. Open to both beginner and more-experienced climbers. All participants should know how to tie-in to a rope and how to belay a climber on top-rope (participants that don't will be provided instruction).

Participants will review these basic knots: overhand, figure of eight and figure of eight on a bight, fisherman’s knot, double-fisherman’s knot, clove hitch, water knot (for webbing)

Participants will review three basic top-rop anchor set-ups: basic tied-off equalized anchor, sliding X with limiter knots, quad anchor

MAX. PARTICIPANTS: 15, at the trip leader’s discretion and pending volunteer availability.

REQUIRED GEAR: Climbing helmet (mandatory), climbing harness, climbing shoes, belay device and pear-shaped locking carabiner, personal tether (e.g. sewn sling with locking carabiner, PAS with locking carabiner, Petzl Connect, etc., ...) and any other personal items (e.g. lunch & snacks for the day, water, appropriate clothing, day pack, etc., ...)

OPTIONAL GEAR:
If you have this gear, you are welcome to bring it to the clinic:

• anchor building equipment for top-rope
• dynamic climbing rope 60+ m

COST: Participants are responsible for their own park reservations and gate fees to Conservation Halton Parks.

TRIP LEADER: To sign up or get further details, contact Danylo Darewych at activities@alpineclubtoronto.ca.

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: A/B.

TRIP HAZARDS (Must read BEFORE registering): Communication and Rescue, Falls and Belaying, General Hazards, Rockfall, Terrain.

WAIVER: Please read the ACC waiver before attending. Members should ensure that their membership is up to date and that they have signed the online waiver. Non members should be prepared to sign a full-colour, paper copy of the waiver in ink upon arrival to the event.

Preference will be given to people who are ACC members.

CUSTODIAN: Contact Cedric De Belder at debelderdong@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.

CUSTODIAN: Contact Matt Waller at matt.e.waller@gmail.com

The cliff at Bon Echo rises 300 feet out of Lake Mazinaw. There's a large number of trad routes from 5.0 to 5.12. However, there's no sport climbing. 

Because the cliff lies within a provincial park, there are rules that must be observed. 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 must 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.

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.

CUSTODIAN: Contact Matt Waller at matt.e.waller@gmail.com

The cliff at Bon Echo rises 300 feet out of Lake Mazinaw. There's a large number of trad routes from 5.0 to 5.12. However, there's no sport climbing. 

Because the cliff lies within a provincial park, there are rules that must be observed. 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 must 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.

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.

>> Please read the booking process on the website before booking. <<

https://alpineclubtoronto.ca/bonecho/

CUSTODIAN: Contact Rob Leblanc at leblancrobertwade@gmail.com

Bon Echo 101 is a weekend especially for newcomers to Bon Echo. They will be paired up with experienced leaders who will act as their guides to the cliff.

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.

>> Please read the booking process on the website before booking. <<

https://alpineclubtoronto.ca/bonecho/

CUSTODIAN: Contact Rob Leblanc at leblancrobertwade@gmail.com

Bon Echo 101 is a weekend especially for newcomers to Bon Echo. They will be paired up with experienced leaders who will act as their guides to the cliff.

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.

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/ (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://alpineclubtoronto.ca/bonecho/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw15fw3xWmj0tsZf_zAmvz51)

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.

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/ (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://alpineclubtoronto.ca/bonecho/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw15fw3xWmj0tsZf_zAmvz51)

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.

CUSTODIAN: Contact Martin Suiches at suichies@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.

CUSTODIAN: Contact Martin Suiches at suichies@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.

CUSTODIAN: Contact Mark Hurst at leafspider@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.

CUSTODIAN: Contact Mark Hurst at leafspider@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.

CUSTODIAN: Contact Alec Cooper at alec.n.cooper@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.

CUSTODIAN: Contact Alec Cooper at alec.n.cooper@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.

CUSTODIAN: Contact Tony Dokter at anthonydok@gmail.com

The cliff at Bon Echo rises 300 feet out of Lake Mazinaw. There's a large number of trad routes from 5.0 to 5.12. However, there's no sport climbing. 

Because the cliff lies within a provincial park, there are rules that must be observed. 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 must 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.

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.

CUSTODIAN: Contact Tony Dokter at anthonydok@gmail.com

The cliff at Bon Echo rises 300 feet out of Lake Mazinaw. There's a large number of trad routes from 5.0 to 5.12. However, there's no sport climbing. 

Because the cliff lies within a provincial park, there are rules that must be observed. 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 must 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.

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.