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News: OAC Letter Campaign for Climbing in Ontario Parks

Coming off the recent events at Devil’s Glen Provincial Park, Ontario Alliance of Climbers (OAC) has launched a letter writing campaign in an effort to make our voice heard. In support of climbing access in Ontario, please take 5 minutes to write a letter to government officials and spread word of this campaign to others. It cannot be stressed enough that the climbing community in Ontario (and beyond) take advantage of this opportunity. A pre-drafted letter is made available which can be edited to your liking. Campaign participants are eligible for raffle prizes organized by the OAC. More details can […]
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Climbing: PSA @ Devil’s Glen – 2023

There have been some further developments for climbing at Devil’s Glen which have been on the radar for the past year. Once again, Ontario Alliance of Climbers has been monitoring and updating the community on the situation. As it stands, there are signs indicating areas of no rock climbing (within the park). Full details can be found by OAC’s news on the matter. Anyone interested in participating in the discussion, we are encouraging you to do the following: Many thanks go to OAC on their effort and time addressing climbing at Devil’s Glen.
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Bon Echo 101 – June 3rd & 4th

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.
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2023 Summer Leadership Course: Applications Open – deadline May 10

Aspiring participants for the Summer Leadership course are now open. Students will be required to submit a TNF Leadership Application Form and in addition submit both a section endorsement and a letter of reference from an ACMG guide or climbing partner. More information can be found on the ACC Summer Leadership webpage. Deadline to apply is May 10th 2023. Please contact Stanis Yu at leadership@alpineclubtoronto.ca if you are interested in applying to be considered for section endorsement.
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Bold Backcountry Grant – deadline Mar 20

We are happy to share an exciting opportunity from Avalanche Canada for backcountry users who identify as part of the 2sLGBTQIA+ community. The new BOLD backcountry grant was created by Avalanche Canada youth ambassador, Alana Norie, to help remove barriers to the backcountry for folks in the queer community. The recipient of the grant will receive an avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel, backpack, and an AST 1 course. It is open to people of all abilities and backcountry disciplines. We invite you to share this grant amongst your appropriate contacts. The grant is open for applications from March 1 2023 until […]
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ACC Upcoming Events and Activities

Here are some activities coming up in the next few weeks: Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival & World Tour 2023 in Toronto – March 17-19 @ Hot Docs Pub Nite: ‘Ishpatina Ridge on Foot – The search for Dick Lake’ – Thu Mar 9 @ 7:30 Ice Climbing: mICEnaw 2023 – Mar 3-5 Course: Wilderness First Aid – Apr 21-23 There is also ongoing dry tooling at Of Rock and Chalk and mixed/dry tool climbing at Elora Gorge Stay active and safe!
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Climbing: ACC Half Price Night – Basecamp

We’re glad to announce that Basecamp has also resumed the monthly half price climbing night for ACC Toronto Section members! ACC members receive a half price day pass on the second Monday of each month. (This discount is valid only with proof of ACC membership). Remember to bring your ACC membership card or proof of membership to climb for half price the second Monday of the month!
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Showing You the (Frozen) Ropes – Sat Dec 10 @ 12 pm

WHEN: Saturday December 10, 12 pm – 3:30 pmWHERE: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Trip Leader’s Orientation Day Are you considering leading a winter trip for the ACC Toronto Section? Are you a trip leader who wants a refresher on our current trip leading policies? Want to help out new trip leaders by mentoring them?Join us for a free informal seminar and learn what we do and how we do it. Free lunch provided!Contact Bryan Thompson to register.
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Fundraiser: Bon Echo Boat

As some of you know, the club boat we’ve used for over 20 years had become unseaworthy at the end of our Bon Echo 2022 season. The boat ferried club members to and from the Bon Echo hut, to climbs and is our workhorse to running Bon Echo climbing. We are asking the members, and community to continue to support the club in donating toward a new boat. The club will forever be grateful for your generosity as we look toward the next Bon Echo season. For donations requiring tax receipts, please donate via ACC National (QR code below). For […]
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2022 Annual General Meeting Agenda – Nov 26

WHEN: Saturday November 26th WHERE: The Pilot (Stealth Lounge) AGENDA: 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm Welcoming Remarks, Land Acknowledgement Confirmation of Quorum Call to Order/Voting Process Thanks to Volunteers/Past Board Presentation of Slate of Directors Nominations from the Floor Election of Board of Directors Presentation of Financial Statements Resolution to waive Auditing of Financial Statements Other Business Adjourning Resolution 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm  Recap of Section’s Activities  7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Guest Speaker: Sabrina Appiah  9:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Raffle draw 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm – Year-End Party! ONLY MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING WILL BE PERMITTED […]
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