Rock Climbing

February 18, 2025Pub Nite, Rock Climbing by Mark Hurst

Pub Nite: ‘Algoma Rock 2025’ – Feb 20 @ 7:30pm

When: Thurs Feb 20th @ 7:30 pm Where: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Topic: Tired of the Escarpment? Bored of Bon Echo? Looking for new challenges? Then come to a presentation about the incredible rock climbing in Algoma county, north of Lake Huron. Get the goods on big 100+ metre cliffs, multi-pitch trad and sport routes, dozens of 30 metre cliffs and lots of First Ascent potential! Join Danylo Darewych and Mark Hurst as they discuss further rock climbing development and adventures north of Lake Huron.

January 1, 2025Rock Climbing, Trip by Kevin Liu

Trip: San José de Maipo, Chile – Mar 28 – Apr 6

WHEN: March 28th – April 6th 2025 inclusive of travel. WHERE: San José de Maipo (Santiago area) Chile DESCRIPTION: This trip will be a way to escape the tail end of Canadian winter in the southern hemisphere and enjoy four days of Trad and Sport Rock Climbing, and 2 days of trekking in Cajón del Maipo area of Chile. One day of rest is planned to account for weather and administration. Participants must be either able to trad lead or top roper belay with a grigri, with an appropriate mix of participants. Participants must also be capable of full day […]

November 24, 2024Rock Climbing by Kevin Liu

Bouldering: Niagara Glen – Nov 30, Dec 14

Key Dates: November 30th, 2024 – First Session – contact trip leader for specific time and meet location December 14th, 2024 – Second Session – contact trip leader for specific time and meet location Description: Day trip to Niagara Glen for an introductory bouldering day. All boulder pads and guidebooks will be provided for use. Morning session on bouldering safety that includes Niagara Glen rules, boulder selection, pad placement, spotting and falling will be available to all participants that will give a good foundation for safe bouldering at the glen. There are a massive number of routes all over the glen to […]

June 10, 2024Rock Climbing by Mark Hurst

Bon Echo Women’s Weekend

When: Weekend of Sept 7-8th. Where: Park and meet @ Tapping’s Bay boat launch at Mazinaw Lake on the evening of Friday Sept 6th. Carpools can be coordinated for participants if required. Description: This weekend is about empowering women and genderqueer climbers, and their allies. As with all our Bon Echo weekends, everyone is welcome. Please respect the goal of fostering a safe space. There will be a limited number of spots open for those identifying as women and genderqueer who are new to Bon Echo or new to trad to be paired with a mentor/leader. Please indicate during sign up […]

May 29, 2024Rock Climbing by Kevin Liu

Climbing: Sport Climbing 101 Clinic – Sat June 15

WHEN: June 15th, 2024 WHERE: Mount Nemo Conservation Area (Reservations required). DESCRIPTION: This clinic is intended for climbers that need a refresher on sport climbing skills and for climbers that have been lead climbing indoors and aspire to transition from plastic holds in the gym onto Ontario limestone in the great outdoors! We will review tips and tricks for sport climbing including rope management, clipping techniques, cleaning the route & anchors, and more! Participants will have opportunities to climb and practice the skills covered. To participate in this clinic, you should know how to lead belay. MAX. PARTICIPANTS: 10, at the trip leader’s discretion. REQUIRED GEAR: Climbing helmet […]

May 29, 2024Clinic, Rock Climbing by Kevin Liu

Climbing: Trad Climbing 201 Clinic – Sat June 22

WHEN: June 22nd, 2024 WHERE: Kelso or Rattlesnake Conservation Area; TBD at a later date (Reservations required). DESCRIPTION: This event is a continuation of the “Intro to Trad Climbing” clinic for those that seek additional practice placing gear, i.e. cams & nuts, for protection. During the clinic, participants will: 1) practice placing gear; 2) aid second trad routes to test gear placements; and 3) clean gear. The clinic will build the participants confidence to lead trad routes. There will be opportunity to lead on 5.1-5.5 climbs, for those who demonstrate the ability to place gear correctly. Participants should have basic or greater experience with trad climbing, and […]

May 23, 2024Clinic, Rock Climbing by Stanis Yu

Clinic: Anchor Building and Rappelling – Sat May 25

WHEN: May 25th, 2024 WHERE: Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area (Reservations required) DESCRIPTION: This clinic will review knot tying, the basic principles of building climbing anchors and how to rappel. Participants will have the opportunity to build anchors and rappel down them. Great for aspiring outdoor climbers! GEAR: Helmet (mandatory), harness, ATC and pear-shaped locking carabiner, slings or PAS, “third hand” and any other personal items (e.g. lunch, snacks, water, appropriate clothing, sunscreen, bug spray, etc., …). (OPTIONAL) GEAR: 7 or 8 mm Cordlettes, 1 in. tubular webbing, locking carabiners and rope. NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 10, at the trip leader’s discretion. COST: Participants are responsible for their […]

April 24, 2024Clinic, Rock Climbing by Kevin Liu

Climbing: Intro to Trad Climbing Clinic – May 5

WHEN: May 5th, 2024 WHERE: Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area (Reservations recommended) DESCRIPTION: This event is for those who are either needing to brush up on their trad skills, or for climbers interested in learning about trad climbing. The clinic will provide an opportunity to second and clean gear, mock lead, and learn or practice anchor building. There will be opportunity to lead on 5.1-5.5 climbs, for those who demonstrate the ability to build an anchor and place gear. To participate in this clinic, you should know how to lead belay. MAX PARTICIPANTS: 15, depending on leader availability GEAR: Helmet […]

October 14, 2023Rock Climbing by Kevin Liu

Clinic: Trad Climbing 201 – Sun Oct 29 @ 8:30 am

WHEN: Oct 29th, 2023, 8:30 to 5 PM. WHO: Open to people who attended the “Intro to Trad climbing” clinic. WHERE: Kelso or Rattlesnake Conservation Area; TBD at a later date (Reservations required). DESCRIPTION: This event is a continuation of the “Intro to Trad Climbing” clinic for those that seek additional practice placing gear, i.e. cams & nuts, for protection. During the clinic, participants will: 1) practice placing gear; 2) aid second trad routes to test gear placements; and 3) clean gear. The clinic will build the participants confidence to lead trad routes. There will be opportunity to lead on 5.1-5.5 climbs, for those who demonstrate […]

June 27, 2023Clinic, Rock Climbing by Kevin Liu

Climbing: Intro to Sport Climbing Clinic – July 8

WHEN: July 8th, 2023. WHERE: Mount Nemo Conservation Area (Reservations required). DESCRIPTION: This clinic is intended for climbers that need a refresher on sport climbing skills and for climbers that have been lead climbing indoors and aspire to transition from plastic holds in the gym onto Ontario limestone in the great outdoors! We will review tips and tricks for sport climbing including rope management, clipping techniques, cleaning the route & anchors, and more! Participants will have opportunities to climb and practice the skills covered. To participate in this clinic, you should know how to lead belay. MAX. PARTICIPANTS: 10, at the trip leader’s discretion. REQUIRED GEAR: Climbing helmet […]