Ice Climbing

WHEN: Feb 17 – 20, 2023. Departure for Algoma will be Friday, Feb. 17 (after work) and return from Algoma on Monday, Feb. 20, 2022 (after climbing). WHERE: Blind River, and Iron Bridge, Ontario (6 hours north of Toronto) DESCRIPTION: Lots of good ice (but conditions have been poor so far this year). Multiple areas with multiple climbs between 20-50 metres high. ACCOMMODATION: We will be staying at the “7 Birches” cottage at the Mountain View Camp on Lake Duborne, and at the Bayside Cottage at Granary Lake Resort (formerly the Birch Lodge), both 13-14 km north of Blind River. […]

WHEN: 8:30am – 5pm on the following dates:Saturday 4th FebruarySaturday 25th FebruarySaturday 11th MarchSaturday 25th March WHERE: Elora Gorge, Elora ONParking/Meet up: @ 8:30am, group walks over to crag at 8:45am.Elora District and Community Center, 29 David St W, Elora, ON N0B 1S0 (near the Scout House, green building) DESCRIPTION: Join us for a day of climbing mixed/dry tooling in Elora Gorge. Scratch or dance your way up challenging lines and possible (frozen) river crossings. Participants are responsible for their own gear (helmet, ice tools, climbing harness, rigid boots/fruit-boots, technical crampons, belay device, cold weather gear) and must be proficient […]

WHEN: March 3 – 5 WHERE: ACC Toronto Bon Echo Hut DESCRIPTION: Weekend of winter camping, ice climbing, snowshoeing and/or XC skiing at the Bon Echo hut. 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 winter sleeping […]

WHEN: Saturday 4th February, 2023. 8:30am – 5pm WHERE: Elora Gorge, Elora ONParking/Meet up: @ 8:30am, group walks over to crag at 8:45am.Elora District and Community Center, 29 David St W, Elora, ON N0B 1S0 (near the Scout House, green building) DESCRIPTION: Join us for a day of climbing mixed/dry tooling in Elora Gorge. Scratch or dance your way up challenging lines and possible (frozen) river crossings. Participants are responsible for their own gear (helmet, ice tools, climbing harness, rigid boots/fruit-boots, technical crampons, belay device, cold weather gear) and must be proficient at TR belaying. Previous mixed/dry tooling experience is […]

WHERE: Hidden Gems (Bancroft area) WHEN: Sunday, Feb 20, 2022 DESCRIPTION:  This is an ice-climbing and mixed climbing event for people of all levels of ability.  Top ropes will be set up by ACCTS trip leaders. COST: Free. Participants will be responsible for their own gear, food, and transportation. GEAR: Helmet (mandatory), harness, rigid boots, technical crampons, ice tools, warm clothing TRIP LEADER: For more information or to sign up, please contact Yury Yakubovich CLASSIFICATION: A MAX PARTICIPANTS: 8 WAIVER: Please read the waiver before attending and sign a color copy of it in ink upon arrival. COVID-19: This event is for double-vaccinated […]