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Earth Day 2025 Clean Up: Devil’s Punchbowl – Sun Apr 27 @ 8 am

When: Sunday April 27th. Meet at Devil’s Punchbowl Parking at 8:00AM. Where: Devil’s Punchbowl, Hamilton, ON Description: High angle cleaning of trash in along the steep slopes and cliffs of Devil’s Punchbowl, prussiking up and down fixed rope. Contact trip leader for details. Meet at Devil’s Punchbowl Parking at 8:00AM. Cost: Free except your time and dedication to keeping our planet clean! Maximum Participants: no limit Gear: Helmet, harness, leash, work gloves (some will be provided), approach shoes, prussiks and/or ascender, rappel device. Trip Leader: Robert Le Blanc Trip Classification: A Hazards:General HazardsFalls and BelaysRockfallTerrainReview trip hazards on our website: https://alpineclubtoronto.ca/activities/trip-hazards/ and contact trip leaders for more details.    Waiver: Please be read […]
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Earth Day 2025 Clean Up: Tiffany Falls – Sat Apr 26 @ 8 am

When: Saturday April 26th. Meet at Tiffany Falls Parking at 8:00AM. Where: Tiffany Falls, Hamilton, ON Description: Cleaning of trash at Tiffany Falls; a very popular location not just for the ACC Toronto Section during winter ice climbing but also many locals. Some high angle cleaning of along the steep slopes and cliffs of Tiffany Falls, possibly prussiking up and down fixed rope. Contact trip leader for details. Meet at Tiffany Falls Trailhead at 8:00AM. Cost: Free except your time and dedication to keeping our planet clean! Maximum Participants: no limit Gear: Helmet, harness, leash, work gloves (some will be provided), approach shoes, prussiks and/or ascender, […]
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Hiking: Training and Social – Pottery Road

WHEN: Every Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm starting January 1st for the month of January, February and March; excluding February 12th. WHERE: Pottery Road starting at Todmorden Mills parking lot DESCRIPTION:Join us for some off-season (or on-season for some?) training and social (almost) every Wednesday for the months of January, February and March; excluding February 12. Hike either along Pottery Road (paved) or for a more rugged experience, take the Dave Money Hill trail.  Alternatively, combine the two and average a 9% incline, 37m elevation gain over approximately 400m.  Maintain a steady pace/effort that should not feel hard at any […]
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Course: Wilderness First Aid – Oct 25-27

WHEN: 7 pm Oct 25th – 6 pm Oct 27th WHERE: Everton Scout Camp COST: $425 (HST included), includes books and accommodation. Does not include meals. 100% non-refundable/non-transferable deposit will be required for registration.  *Consult trip leader for payment deadlines. DESCRIPTION: Basic level of Wilderness & Remote First Aid that covers material in Standard First Aid & CPR, plus special material on techniques for wilderness and remote areas. Course also offers strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.  No […]
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Course: Advanced Wilderness First Aid – Nov 1-3

WHEN: 7 pm Nov 1st – 6 pm Nov 3rd WHERE: Everton Scout Camp COST: $425 (HST included), includes books and accommodation. Does not include meals. 100% non-refundable/non-transferable deposit will be required for registration.  *Consult trip leader for payment deadlines. $50 discount will be offered to those who sign up for both the basic and advance. DESCRIPTION: CANADIAN RED CROSS ADVANCED WILDERNESS AND REMOTE FIRST AID CERTIFICATION 20+ hours of instruction by David Dick (Alpha Response).  This is an extension to the previous weekend’s course open only to those who have completed the basic wilderness and remote first aid certificate.  Skills will be reviewed and […]
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Summer Solstice Camping, Climbing, Hiking Weekend

WHEN: June 21-23, 2024 WHERE: Rattlesnake Conservation Area (Reservations required). DESCRIPTION: The summer solstice camping, climbing, and hiking weekend at Rattlesnake point is an opportunity to enjoy some of the longest days of summer. Participants bring their own food, climbing/hiking gear, and camping necessities. Note: there is a large shelter with several picnic tables on the campsite. MAX PARTICIPANTS: 20, at the trip leader’s discretion. GEAR: Helmet (mandatory for climbing and walking in the crag area), harness, tent, sleeping bag, camping gear, and any other personal items (e.g. knife, fork, spoon, plate, bowl, cup, cooking equipment, food, snacks, water, clothing, sunscreen, […]
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Climbing: Women and Genderqueer Trad Event

WHEN: Saturday June 8, 2024   WHERE:   Kelso or Rattlesnake Conservation Area; TBD at a later date (Reservations required). DESCRIPTION:  This event is for women and genderqueer climbers of any experience level in trad climbing.  The goal will be to meet other climbers, top rope or lead on trad climbs, or for those new to trad, there will be opportunity for mentorship.   MAX PARTICIPANTS:  10 GEAR:  Helmet (mandatory), harness, climbing shoes, belay device, trad gear and rope (optional), lunch, water, sunscreen and insect repellent.   COST: Participants are responsible for their own park reservations and gate fees to Conservation Halton Parks.TRIP LEADER:  For more details or to sign up, contact Cynthia Chungchungcyn@gmail.com […]
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Climbing: Single Pitch Rock Rescue Course with ONE AXE Pursuits – May 26

WHERE: Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area (Reservations required). DESCRIPTION:  This 9 hour course is designed to give you a solid foundation in performing climbing-related rescue techniques for rappelling, top rope climbing and single pitch lead climbing. You will learn how to ascend and descend your rope with various techniques, conduct mid-rope load transfers, tie rescue knots and hitches, tie off and escape your belay, lower injured climbers and remove hair pulled into a belay or rappel device. With this knowledge, you could perform self-rescue for many issues you might encounter while climbing, turning some major problems into minor inconveniences. List of course topics:– Escape from rappel and belay devices […]
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Earth Day Clean Up: Tews Falls – Sun Apr 21 @ 8 am

When: Saturday April 20th. Meet at Tew Falls Parking at 8:00AM. Where: Tews Falls, Hamilton, ON Description: High angle cleaning of trash in the basin below Tews Falls, prussiking up and down fixed rope. Contact trip leader for details. Cost: Free except your time and dedication to keeping our planet clean! Maximum Participants: no limit Gear: Helmet, harness, leash, work gloves (some will be provided), approach shoes, prussiks and/or ascender, rappel device. Trip Leader: Robert Le Blanc Trip Classification: A Waiver: Please read the waiver before attending and sign a color copy of it in ink upon arrival.
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Earth Day Clean Up: Devil’s Punchbowl – Sat Apr 20 @ 8 am

When: Saturday April 20th. Meet at Devil’s Punchbowl Parking at 8:00AM. Where: Devil’s Punchbowl, Hamilton, ON Description: High angle cleaning of trash in along the steep slopes and cliffs of Devil’s Punchbowl, prussiking up and down fixed rope. Contact trip leader for details. Cost: Free except your time and dedication to keeping our planet clean! Maximum Participants: no limit Gear: Helmet, harness, leash, work gloves (some will be provided), approach shoes, prussiks and/or ascender, rappel device. Trip Leader: Robert Le Blanc Trip Classification: A Waiver: Please read the waiver before attending and sign a color copy of it in ink upon arrival.
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