Rock Climbing

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 […]

April 25, 2023Clinic, Rock Climbing by Kevin Liu

Climbing: Intro to Trad Climbing Clinic – May 27-28

WHEN:May 27th, 2023 – Women and Gender Diverse SeriesMay 28th, 2023 – Open to All WHERE: Kelso or Rattlesnake Conservation Area; TBD at a later date (Reservations required). 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 […]

April 25, 2023Clinic, Rock Climbing by Kevin Liu

Climbing: Anchor Building and Rappelling Clinic – Sat May 13

WHEN: May 13th, 2023 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! MAX PARTICIPANTS: 10, at the trip leader’s discretion. 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. COST: Participants are responsible for their own park reservations […]

May 16, 2022Clinic, Rock Climbing by Kevin Liu

Clinic: Intro to Trad Climbing – May 28 & June 11

WHEN:May 28, 2022 – Women and Gender Diverse SeriesJune 11, 2022 – Open to All WHERE: Kelso or Rattlesnake Conservation Area; TBD at a later date. 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 and rappelling. 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 […]

September 13, 2019Rock Climbing by Diana Petramala

Gym to Crag Top Rope Clinic

Saturday, September 28, 2019; 9:00AM–5:00PM Rattlesnake Point, 7200 Appleby Line, Milton, ON L9E 0M9 , Meet at the Upper Parking Lot at 9:00 AM. This event is a top-roping day for gym climbers looking to get a feel for outdoor climbing. The event will give you an opportunity to get some outdoor experience in a fun, controlled environment. This top-roping day is designed for gym climbers who want to get outdoors to get a feel for outdoor climbing. COST: $7 entry fee to Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area. Required Gear: Climbing helmet (mandatory), harness, belay device, locking carabiner, climbing shoes, chalk, […]

June 6, 2019Rock Climbing by Diana Petramala

Climbing Day at Lion’s Head

Saturday, June 22nd 9 am Lion’s Head, meet at the Bruce Trail parking area near the town of Lion’s Head This day will be filled with sport climbing at one of the prettiest locations in Ontario! We’ll rap down from limestone cliffs and climb back up with the sparkling waters of Georgian Bay as the backdrop. We will go to the Latvian Ledge area which has a variety of routes between 5.7 and 5.10b. Costs: None Max # of Participants: 4 Min # of Participants: 2 To register, please contact Jessica at jessica.cao@gmail.com Trip Classification C: You must be able […]

May 22, 2019Rock Climbing #climbing, #rock by Diana Petramala

Climb and Dine

June 4, 2019, 6 pm to 10 pm Rock Oasis (388 Carlaw Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2T4) Climb and Dine are great ways to socialize with other ACC members, or even have an opportunity to get out to the gym for a night of climbing and find climbing partners. We will head to a nearby pub or restaurant after for more socializing. We will mostly be top roping, unless we can match two leaders. If you have never climbed at Rock Oasis, you will have to do a belay test before climbing. We will meet at 6 pm at Rock […]