Outdoor Activity

WHERE: Tonquin Valley, Wates-Gibson Hut, Jasper National Park WHEN: July 15-22, 2023. Registration starts Friday January 13th, 2023 9am WHAT: The Tonquin Valley is one of the most remote and quiet valleys in the Canadian Rockies. Hosting some of the best quartzite climbing, surrounded by stunning lakes, glaciers and hikes, and numerous peaks within range of the hut. We are very excited to announce that ACC Toronto Section Mountaineering Camp is back after a three year hiatus. It will be held in the beautiful and remote Tonquin Valley. We will be staying in the fully equipped Wates Gibson Hut. The […]

WHEN: Sunday February 5, 2023 WHERE: Osler Bluff Ski Club, The Blue Mountains, ON DESCRIPTION: Let’s hit the groomers in the morning and lap the hiking trails in theafternoon. If there’s powder, all bets are off! COST: Lift ticket (TBD) GEAR: Helmet (mandatory), splitboard/touring skis. TRIP LEADER: For more information or to sign up please contact Bryan Phillips. Max Participants: 5 TRIP CLASSIFICATION: A. All ski/snowboard levels welcome. COVID-19: Participants are asked to please stay home if they have Covid symptoms. Trip Insurance is recommended.  WAIVER: Please read the waiver before attending and sign a color copy of it in ink upon arrival.

WHEN: Saturday January 14, 2023 WHERE: Blue Mountain Ski Resort,  The Blue Mountains, ON DESCRIPTION: The North Toronto Ski Club (NTSC) will be welcoming ACC members onto one of their day trips this year! Their buses leave from various locations in Toronto and will take us up to Blue Mountain for a day out on the slopes. Play in the snow all day, meet some new snow enthusiasts and enjoy an après before heading back down to the city. The NTSC also offers a free lesson for all ability levels. More about NTSC COST: TBD GEAR: Helmet (mandatory), ski/snowboard equipment. Rentals available. […]

WHEN: Saturday November 19 & 26, 2022 at 8:30am WHERE: High Park DESCRIPTION: Thinking of earning some turns this winter? Why not get a leg up andbe the first to the goods! Start the weekend off right with some easy cardio, then let’s crushsome coffees while we wait for la niña to kick the season off! BONUS: If you’re interested in splitboarding and/or avalanche equipment, I’ll bring some gear to check out. Bring your beacon (if you have one) and let’s play! COST: Free GEAR: Water, sunscreen, layered clothing, comfortable shoes. TRIP LEADER: For more information or to sign up […]

WHEN: Thursday February 24, 2023 – Monday February 27, 2023WHERE: Bellevue Valley Lodge, Goulais River ONDESCRIPTION: This February, let’s head up to Algoma for some of the best backcountry skiing andsplitboarding Ontario has to offer! We’ll be spending 3 nights and 3 days backcountry skiing at the Bellevue Valley Lodge. The owners have been clearing and maintaining their glades for over 40 years. With 1000 acres to play in, yearly snow accumulation of 250-300 inches and over 200 meters of vertical drop, we’ll be primed for some exceptional steep and deep! In addition, we’ll be there for the lodge’s annual […]

WHEN: December 15 – 18  OR December 16 – 18  WHERE: Mont Tremblant, QC  DESCRIPTION: Let’s dust off the rust with arguably some of the best skiing and snowboarding  this side of the Rockies! Mont Tremblant is conveniently located an hour north of Montreal about  a 6.5 hour drive from Toronto. Ideal for a quick trip to kick off the season!  We’ll be staying right in the middle of the action at Tour Des Voyageurs for 3 nights. Guests have  access to the outdoor hot tub, ski lockers and all rooms have kitchenettes. We’ll be located in the  heart of […]

WHEN: Friday September 30, 7:00pm – Sunday October 2, 6:00pm WHERE: Everton Scout Camp, 5286 7 Line, Guelph/Eramosa, ON N0B, Canada (~1 hour drive from downtown Toronto)DESCRIPTION: CANADIAN RED CROSS WILDERNESS AND REMOTE FIRST AID CERTIFICATION20+ hours of instruction by David Dick (Alpha Response). Highly recommend participants stay overnight on site to maximize instruction and training time, as well as allow night scenarios.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 […]

WHEN: Saturday, June 25, 2022 10:00 a.m.WHERE: Metcalfe Rock, meeting at parking lot on 10th Line at the designated timeDESCRIPTION: Metcalfe Rock is one of several crags in the Beaver Valley area with splendid views, a short approach and a good number of moderate and difficult sport and trad routes – excellent for climbers of all levels looking to test their mettle on Ontario limestone. This trip will focus on sport climbing, therefore several lead climbers will be needed. All participants must be comfortable with lead belaying. Familiarity with cleaning anchors is recommended.MAX PARTICIPANTS: 10, at the organizer’s discretion.GEAR: Helmet (mandatory), harness, climbing shoes, belay device and […]

WHEN: Sunday, June 12, 2022 9:30 a.m.WHERE: Rattlesnake Point, meeting at upper parking lot at the designated timeDESCRIPTION: Rattlesnake Point is one of the most popular rock climbing areas near Toronto. The south-facing crag gets a lot of sun, has an easy approach and over 235 moderate sport and trad routes – perfect for the gym climber that has been aspiring to transition to the outdoors. This trip will focus on sport climbing, therefore several lead climbers will be needed. All participants must be comfortable with lead belaying. Familiarity with cleaning anchors is recommended. Please note that there is minimal […]