WHERE: Buffalo Crag 

DESCRIPTION: 

Come connect with other ACC Toronto Section members and get your climbing on with a day of self-guided and self-directed rock climbing at Buffalo Crag.  

We’ll meet in the parking lot at 9:00 am before hiking in as a group at 9:30 am.  Once at the crag members are welcome to set top-ropes, and lead sport or trad climbs as they see fit.  Based on group preferences we’ll move along the crag sampling a variety of classic Ontario rock climbs. Members may break away from the main group to pursue specific self-guided objectives with other members, or may head out early.  Members are welcome to come with climbing partners prearranged, or to join up with other members during the meet-up.

Note if a member opts to climb with any non-ACC Toronto Section members at the crag, that member will be understood to have opted to no longer be a participant in this trip.   

Members may share ropes and gear, but please ensure that your gear is well maintained and bring enough gear to be self-sufficient and safe.

This trip is suitable for competent outdoor climbers (lead or top-tope), but is not suitable for those new to or inexperienced with outdoor climbing. This is neither a guided trip nor a clinic. All members will be individually responsible for managing their own safety.  

MAX. PARTICIPANTS: 15-20, at the trip leader’s discretion and pending volunteer availability.

REQUIRED GEAR: Climbing helmet (mandatory), climbing harness (mandatory), climbing shoes, belay device and pear-shaped locking carabiner,  rope, appropriate rack, anchoring materials, personal climbing gear (e.g. chalkbag, nut tool, personal lockers, personal prussik, tether, etc.), and any other personal items (e.g. lunch & snacks for the day, water, bug spray, appropriate clothing, day pack, etc.).

OPTIONAL GEAR

• sport rack
• trad rack
• guidebook

COST: Participants are responsible for their own park reservations and gate fees to Conservation Halton Parks.

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C.

TRIP HAZARDS (Must read BEFORE registering): Communication and Rescue, Falls and Belaying, General Hazards, Rockfall, Terrain.

SIGN-UP: https://forms.gle/VLQQUGKV8FbT2GUx9

TRIP LEADER:  Robert Patterson (robpatterson5@gmail.com)

WAIVER:
Participation in this activity is subject to you having a current membership and a current signed ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”), which is signed in conjunction with purchasing/renewing your membership.  

A separate Waiver is not required. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca. If your membership renews prior to the activity taking place, you will be required to agree to a new Waiver upon renewal, this new Waiver will apply to your participation in this activity. By proceeding with the booking, you agree to the foregoing waiver terms. Bookings without a current Waiver at the time of the activity will be cancelled.

The Waiver is a legal document by which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.

WHERE: Devil’s Glen

DESCRIPTION: 

Come connect with other ACC Toronto Section members and get your climbing on with a day of self-guided and self-directed rock climbing at Devil’s Glen.  

We’ll meet in the parking lot at 9:00 am before hiking in as a group at 9:30 am.  Once at the crag members are welcome to set top-ropes, and lead sport or trad climbs as they see fit.  Based on group preferences we’ll move along the crag sampling a variety of classic Ontario rock climbs. Members may break away from the main group to pursue specific self-guided objectives with other members, or may head out early.  Members are welcome to come with climbing partners prearranged, or to join up with other members during the meet-up.

Note if a member opts to climb with any non-ACC Toronto Section members at the crag, that member will be understood to have opted to no longer be a participant in this trip.   

Members may share ropes and gear, but please ensure that your gear is well maintained and bring enough gear to be self-sufficient and safe.

This trip is suitable for competent outdoor climbers (lead or top-tope), but is not suitable for those new to or inexperienced with outdoor climbing. This is neither a guided trip nor a clinic. All members will be individually responsible for managing their own safety.  

MAX. PARTICIPANTS: 15-20, at the trip leader’s discretion and pending volunteer availability.

REQUIRED GEAR: Climbing helmet (mandatory), climbing harness (mandatory), climbing shoes, belay device and pear-shaped locking carabiner,  rope, appropriate rack, anchoring materials, personal climbing gear (e.g. chalkbag, nut tool, personal lockers, personal prussik, tether, etc.), and any other personal items (e.g. lunch & snacks for the day, water, bug spray, appropriate clothing, day pack, etc.).

OPTIONAL GEAR

• sport rack
• trad rack
• guidebook

COST: Participants are responsible for their own park reservations and any gate/parking fees.

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C.

TRIP HAZARDS (Must read BEFORE registering): Communication and Rescue, Falls and Belaying, General Hazards, Rockfall, Terrain.

SIGN-UP: https://forms.gle/VLQQUGKV8FbT2GUx9

TRIP LEADER:  Robert Patterson (robpatterson5@gmail.com)

WAIVER:
Participation in this activity is subject to you having a current membership and a current signed ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”), which is signed in conjunction with purchasing/renewing your membership.  

A separate Waiver is not required. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca. If your membership renews prior to the activity taking place, you will be required to agree to a new Waiver upon renewal, this new Waiver will apply to your participation in this activity. By proceeding with the booking, you agree to the foregoing waiver terms. Bookings without a current Waiver at the time of the activity will be cancelled.

The Waiver is a legal document by which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.

WHERE: Dependent on specific occurrence – typically Rattlesnake Point/Mt. Nemo/Buffalo Crag/Devils Glen

DESCRIPTION: 

Come connect with other ACC Toronto Section members and get your climbing on with a day of self-guided and self-directed rock climbing at [Rattlesnake Point/Mt. Nemo/Buffalo Crag/Devil’s Glen].  

We’ll meet in the parking lot at 9:00 am before hiking in as a group at 9:30 am.  Once at the crag members are welcome to set top-ropes, and lead sport or trad climbs as they see fit.  Based on group preferences we’ll move along the crag sampling a variety of classic Ontario rock climbs. Members may break away from the main group to pursue specific self-guided objectives with other members, or may head out early.  Members are welcome to come with climbing partners prearranged, or to join up with other members during the meet-up.

Note if a member opts to climb with any non-ACC Toronto Section members at the crag, that member will be understood to have opted to no longer be a participant in this trip.   

Members may share ropes and gear, but please ensure that your gear is well maintained and bring enough gear to be self-sufficient and safe.

This trip is suitable for competent outdoor climbers (lead or top-tope), but is not suitable for those new to or inexperienced with outdoor climbing. This is neither a guided trip nor a clinic. All members will be individually responsible for managing their own safety.  

MAX. PARTICIPANTS: 15-20, at the trip leader’s discretion and pending volunteer availability.

REQUIRED GEAR: Climbing helmet (mandatory), climbing harness (mandatory), climbing shoes, belay device and pear-shaped locking carabiner,  rope, appropriate rack, anchoring materials, personal climbing gear (e.g. chalkbag, nut tool, personal lockers, personal prussik, tether, etc.), and any other personal items (e.g. lunch & snacks for the day, water, bug spray, appropriate clothing, day pack, etc.).

OPTIONAL GEAR

• sport rack
• trad rack
• guidebook

COST: Participants are responsible for their own park reservations and gate fees to Conservation Halton Parks.

TRIP LEADER: To sign up or get further details, contact Robert Patterson at robpatterson5@gmail.com

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C.

TRIP HAZARDS (Must read BEFORE registering): Communication and Rescue, Falls and Belaying, General Hazards, Rockfall, Terrain.

WAIVER:
Participation in this activity is subject to you having a current membership and a current signed ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”), which is signed in conjunction with purchasing/renewing your membership.  

A separate Waiver is not required. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca. If your membership renews prior to the activity taking place, you will be required to agree to a new Waiver upon renewal, this new Waiver will apply to your participation in this activity. By proceeding with the booking, you agree to the foregoing waiver terms. Bookings without a current Waiver at the time of the activity will be cancelled.

The Waiver is a legal document by which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.

• Sunday, October 19th, 2025
• Sunday, October 26th, 2025

WHERE: Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area 

DESCRIPTION: A top-rope, sport and trad climbing outing at Buffalo Crag, open to both beginner and experienced climbers. Top ropes will be set up for beginner climbers; only experienced trad climbers will be allowed to lead sport and trad routes. All participants should be comfortable with top-rope belaying. All participants are responsible for their own safety. Climbing is self-guided.

MAX. PARTICIPANTS: 12 (each day), at the trip leader’s discretion and pending volunteer availability.

REQUIRED GEAR: Climbing helmet (mandatory), climbing harness, climbing shoes, belay device and pear-shaped locking carabiner and any other personal items (e.g. lunch & snacks for the day, water, appropriate clothing, day pack, etc., …).

OPTIONAL GEAR: Personal tether (e.g. Sewn sling, PAS, Petzl Connect, etc., …), 4 locking carabiners and cordellete (for setting up top-rope anchors), quickdraws, trad rack and rope.

COST: Participants are responsible for their own park reservations and gate fees to Conservation Halton Parks.

TRIP LEADER: To sign up or get further details, contact Rob Patterson at robpatterson5@gmail.com

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: A/B.

TRIP HAZARDS (Must read BEFORE registering): Communication and Rescue, Falls and Belaying, General Hazards, Rockfall, Terrain.

WAIVER: Please read the ACC waiver before attending. Members should ensure that their membership is up to date and have signed the online waiver. Non members should be prepared to sign a full-colour, paper copy of the waiver in ink upon arrival to the event.

WHERE: Buffalo Crag at Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area 

DESCRIPTION: A top-rope and trad climbing outing at Buffalo Crag, open to both beginner and experienced climbers. There are no sport climbs at Buffalo Crag. Top ropes will be set up for beginner climbers; only experienced trad climbers will be allowed to lead trad routes. All participants should be comfortable with top-rope belaying.

MAX. PARTICIPANTS: 12, at the trip leader’s discretion and pending volunteer availability.

REQUIRED GEAR: Climbing helmet (mandatory), climbing harness, climbing shoes, belay device and pear-shaped locking carabiner and any other personal items (e.g. lunch & snacks for the day, water, appropriate clothing, day pack, etc., …).

OPTIONAL GEAR: Personal tether (e.g. Sewn sling, PAS, Petzl Connect, etc., …), 4 locking carabiners and cordellete (for setting up top-rope anchors), quickdraws, trad rack and rope.

COST: Participants are responsible for their own park reservations and gate fees to Conservation Halton Parks.

TRIP LEADER: To sign up or get further details, contact Danylo Darewych at activities@alpineclubtoronto.ca.

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: A/B.

TRIP HAZARDS (Must read BEFORE registering): Communication and Rescue, Falls and Belaying, General Hazards, Rockfall, Terrain.

WAIVER: Please read the ACC waiver before attending. Members should ensure that their membership is up to date and have signed the online waiver. Non members should be prepared to sign a full-colour, paper copy of the waiver in ink upon arrival to the event.

Where:  Metcalfe Rock, meeting at parking lot on 10th Line

Description:  This event is for women and genderqueer climbers of any experience level in outdoor climbing.  This is an opportunity to get out with a great group of people, share climbing stories and climb!  This trip is open to sport or trad climbing and the routes put up will be determined based on leader availability.

Gear:  Helmet (mandatory), harness, climbing shoes, belay device, trad/sport gear and rope (optional), lunch, water, sunscreen and insect repellent

COST:  Transportation – carpooling will be arranged

Participants:
Max. 10 participants

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: A/B

Hazards: Communication and Rescue, Falls and Belaying, General Hazards, Rockfall, Terrain.

Waiver:
Please read and be aware of the ACC waiver before attending. Members sign the waiver when completing renewal/registration. Please ensure that your membership is up-to-date.

For questions, RSVP or more information, please email Cynthia @ chungcyn@gmail.com and Gabriela @ ghenriqu3s@gmail.com

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.

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 hikes with a 20lb pack, living in shared accommodations (Airbnb), and collaborate on meal prep in a group setting. We will attempt to accommodate individual needs where practical. All participants will be reviewed by the Trip Leader prior to paying deposit.

Final day for registration: Feb 21, 2025

COST:
Total Estimated Cost: $2000 CAD including round trip flights (YYZ to SCL). Air transportation is at member’s expense.
Downpayment: $100
Installments: Full price of Airbnb and Rental Car two weeks before trip, groceries as per group.
Refunds: No refunds on deposit. Partial refunds on full installments will be issued where possible.

GEAR:
Team Equipment: 1 Trad climbing gear rack per team of 2
Personal equipment: Belay Device, Rappel device, rope, personal safety equipment including helmet. Rain gear, warm trekking gear for higher altitude, jumars or equivalent, trekking poles recommended. 

TRIP LEADER: To register or additional inquiries, contact Greg Millican

MAX PARTICIPANTS: 12

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: C – Trekking, Multi-Pitch Trad and Sport Climbing.

ADD’N REQUIREMENTS: N/A

HAZARDS: Terrain, Rockfall and Icefall, General Hazards, Falls and Belaying, Communication and Rescue. Review trip hazards on our website: https://alpineclubtoronto.ca/activities/trip-hazards/ and contact trip leaders for more details.

WAIVER: Signing of ACC trip waiver is mandatory. Please read and be aware of the ACC waiver before attending. Members sign the waiver when completing renewal/registration.  Please ensure that your membership is up to date. Non-members are asked to sign the waiver in person when attending.

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 choose from, from V0 to V-insanely difficult. So, we’ll start at Wonderland, moving on to Old Country and Land of Oz, depending on timing. 

*Niagara Glen Bouldering Permit, Niagara Glen Bouldering Waiver are mandatory to participate.  Adhering to all Niagara Glen Bouldering Rules is mandatory. See below for details.
*Application required to participate.  See below for details.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the trip leader.

Pre-requisites: Ideal participants will have some experience bouldering outdoors or indoors. Indoor climbers should have a minimum of experience climbing a V3. Minimum outdoor experience at V0. 

Application process: If you are interested, please send your brief climbing experience to the trip leader highlighting bouldering, sport or trad climbing level. Carpooling is available if participants are willing to share their cars.

All participants should be able to climb a V3 indoors, and a V0 outdoors or 5.10 sport. Anyone under that limit might have a hard time climbing, and we want to avoid uncontrolled falls as much as possible for introductory sessions.

Trip leader: Matthew Edwards (7 years climbing experience, sport/bouldering)

Contact Details: medwards2912@gmail.com (email for contact number)

Max Participants: 10 (including the trip leader)

Cost:
Free for existing bouldering permit holders
$28 CAD + tx for single day bouldering permit
$50 CAD + tx for annual bouldering permit

Parking included with permit.

Boulder passes must be purchased beforehand online: https://www.niagaraparks.com/visit-niagara-parks/nature-activities/bouldering/

Purchase your pass online, then you must go to the Butterfly Conservatory to get the physical pass and parking permit. 

Bouldering Waiver must be filled out beforehand.  Print and submit the physical waiver to the Butterfly Conservatory. 

Please review the Glen rules for climbing. 

Gear provided:
Boulder Pads
First Aid Kit
Some Chalk, Climbing Tape and other essentials that people might need or miss.

Gear needed:
Climbing shoes
Food, snacks and water for the day
Dress and plan accordingly to the weather.  Be prepared to spend a full day outdoor with no immediate indoor relief.  Washrooms are by the parking lot – the approach is 5-10 minutes.
Sunscreen and bug spray.

Trip Classification: A

Trip Hazards: 
Falls and Belaying – safe falling, partner spotting, and pad placement instruction available.
Communication and Rescue – proximity to the border and geography can limit reception.  Additionally rescue approaches from the parking; be aware that the approach involves a metal staircase.
General Hazards – paths are line with stones and can be slippery.

The largest risk during bouldering is falling, and to mitigate the risk, the safety seminar will help with that. Falling instruction is available, spotting instruction is also available, pad placement instruction is available. These three elements should give climbers a good foundation for safe bouldering.

ACC Waiver: Signing of ACC trip waiver is mandatory. Please be read and be aware of the ACC waiver before attending. Members sign the waiver when completing renewal/registration.  Please ensure that your membership is up to date. Non-members are asked to sign the waiver in person when attending.

Purchase of bouldering pass, signing of the bouldering waiver and reviewing bouldering rules for the Glen is mandatory.