• 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.

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 if you need a mentor/leader, or a partner.

The cliff at Bon Echo is in a beautiful setting, rising 300 feet out of Lake Mazinaw. There is a large number of multipitch trad routes, from 5.0 to 5.12. However, there is no sport climbing. Because the cliff lies within a provincial park, there are rules that must be observed (mandatory helmets is one). Make yourself familiar with them at the section website alpineclubtoronto.ca/bonecho

The ACC hut is on the far side of the lake, and most climbers get there by the club boat. Pickup times at the public dock should be arranged with the trip leader/custodian between 5 pm and 1030 pm on the Friday, although other times may be arranged upon request.

Cost: 
Pre-paid via e-transfer. Fees include boat transport to the dock and cliff.
Members: $25 per day/night.
Non-members: $50 per day/night.
Age 13 to 18 half price, under 13 free.

What to expect:
The hut is open and has a full kitchen. Climbers sleep in their own tents. Please pack out your garbage. The last boat trip to the dock is 4pm Sunday (unless the custodian advises otherwise).

Trip Classification: B/C

Waiver: You will be required to sign an ACC waiver at the dock upon arrival.

Note: This is not a course or clinic, and will offer no formal teaching. Rather, peer mentorship may be shared between participants with ranging experience levels.

Trip Leader/Custodian: For more information or to sign up please contact Laura Woodall @ woodall.lly@gmail.com

Trip Classification: B/C. Be aware of any hazards with regards to each activity. Participants must be proficient at lead belaying.

Gear: Participants are responsible for providing their own gear (helmet, harness, rock shoes, belay/rappel device) plus trad gear and rope if they intend to lead.

Waiver: Please read the waiver before attending and sign a color copy of it in ink upon arrival.

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 (mandatory), climbing harness, climbing shoes, belay device and pear-shaped locking carabiner, personal tether (e.g. Sewn sling, PAS, Petzl Connect, etc., …), at least 2 locking carabiners and any other personal items (e.g. lunch & snacks for the day, water, appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray, day pack, etc., …).

OPTIONAL GEAR: Stick clip, quickdraws, rope and any additional gear that you may want to use or learn about.

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 Stanis Yu at leadership@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:   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 know how to lead belay.

MAX PARTICIPANTS:  10, depending on leader availability

GEAR:  Helmet (mandatory), harness, climbing shoes, belay device, trad gear and rope (optional), lunch, water, sunscreen and insect repellant.  

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 Argenis Perez

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: 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.