Indoor Activity

January 3, 2024Indoor Activity by Kevin Liu

Pub Night: In Review – Tonquin Valley Section Camp – Jan 18 @ 7:30 pm

When: Thurs Jan 18th @ 7:30 pm Where: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Topic: Join us for an evening of tall tales from Section Camp 2023. We will be sharing our adventures, from long days out on climbing objectives, roaming around in the dark in thunderstorms, daring river crossings, exploring ice caves, hut shenanigans and even some close encounters with wildlife! This is a great opportunity for those considering Section Camp 2024 to come and see what it’s all about. Details of Section Camp 2024 will be provided during the evening.

November 21, 2023Indoor Activity by Kevin Liu

Showing You the Frozen Ropes

WHEN: Sunday, December 3rd, 2023, 12:00 to 3:30 PM WHERE: Imperial Pub, back room (54 Dundas St. E) Are you interested in leading a winter trip for the ACC Toronto Section? Are you a past trip leader who wants a refresher on our current policies? This trip leader’s orientation is for you! Join us for a free informal seminar and learn what we do and how we do it. Free lunch provided! COST: FREE! For more information and to register email leadership@alpineclubtoronto.ca Photo Attribute: Victoria Farmer

May 28, 2023Indoor Activity by Kevin Liu

Ice Climbing: Drytooling Competition @ Of Rock and Chalk – June 3 @ 2 pm

WHEN: June 3 @ 2 pm WHERE: Of Rock and Chalk Climbing Gym, 482 Ontario St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2K7 DESCRIPTION: Rock climbing season is here but don’t let all that dry tooling training go to waste! The ‘season’ end dry tooling competition is on June 3rd at Of Rock and Chalk at 2 pm. Checkout the event organizer’s instagram for full details! https://www.instagram.com/drytoolnight/ COST: $45 in advance ($55 at doors) REQUIRED GEAR: Rock Shoes (Note crampons are not allowed, but mountain boots or approach shoes are permitted), Climbing Harness, Helmet, comfortable clothes

February 7, 2023Indoor Activity by Kevin Liu

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival & World Tour 2023 in Toronto – March 17-19 @ Hot Docs

The international film festival is back in Toronto from March 17th to 19th! The tour offers adventure, excitement, and the inspiration of mountain stories. Experience the exhilarating beauty of mountainlandscapes. Meet the world’s top adventurers. Watch to their stories. Relive their challenges. Reconnect with adventure. Tickets are $25 per show. Get your tickets here!

January 16, 2023Indoor Activity by Kevin Liu

Ice Climbing: Drytool Night @ Of Rock and Chalk – biweekly Jan 21 onward

WHEN: 6:30pm to 10:00pm on the following dates:Jan 21Feb 4Feb 18Mar 4Mar 18 WHERE: Of Rock and Chalk Climbing Gym, 482 Ontario St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2K7 DESCRIPTION: Thinking of climbing some frozen rock (or ice) this winter? Why not get a leg up andjoin the ACC for some indoor drytooling training! Of Rock and Chalk is offering bi-weekly indoor drytooling nights & loaner tools are available! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drytoolnight/ COST: $20 (Gym admission) REQUIRED GEAR: Rock Shoes (Note crampons are not allowed, but mountain boots or approach shoes are permitted), Climbing Harness, Helmet, comfortable clothes OPTIONAL GEAR: Leashless ice tools TRIP LEADER: For more information or to […]

December 13, 2022Indoor Activity by Kevin Liu

Ice Climbing: Drytool Night @ Of Rock and Chalk – Dec 17 6:30 pm

WHEN: December 17, 6:30pm to 10:00pm WHERE: Of Rock and Chalk Climbing Gym, 482 Ontario St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2K7 DESCRIPTION: Thinking of climbing some frozen rock (or ice) this winter? Why not get a leg up andjoin the ACC for some indoor drytooling training! Of Rock and Chalk is offering bi-weekly indoor drytooling nights & loaner tools are available! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drytoolnight/ COST: $20 (Gym admission) REQUIRED GEAR: Rock Shoes (Note crampons are not allowed, but mountain boots or approach shoes are permitted), Climbing Harness, Helmet, comfortable clothes OPTIONAL GEAR: Leashless ice tools TRIP LEADER: For more information or to sign up please contact Robert Patterson. TRIP CLASSIFICATION: A […]

November 4, 2022Indoor Activity by Kevin Liu

Climbing: ACC Half Price Night – True North Climbing

Since the pandemic, and the temporary closures of climbing gyms, half price nights at climbing gyms had been suspended. We’re glad to announce that True North Climbing still honours the monthly 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 Climbing has hundreds of different top-rope (and lead) routes, bouldering problems, as well as a generous auto-belay section. With a very active route setting team, new routes can be found nearly every week. Regardless of whether you are […]