Alpine Club of Canada: Toronto Section

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Sport Climbing at Mount Nemo

Saturday, June 8, 2019 The Group will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot on Guelph Line and Colling Road Mount Nemo is the largest Escarpment crag in the Toronto area with more than 200 sport and trad routes. This trip is for more experienced climbers as there is a top-roping ban at Nemo — clifftop anchors for top ropes are not allowed.  Climbers must lead the route from the ground up and then place their own gear on existing fixed anchors if the others want to top-rope it. Therefore,  several lead climbers will be needed. Participation will be […]
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Sport Climbing at Metcalfe

Saturday, August 17, 2019Metcalfe Rock, We will meet in the Lower Parking Lot at 10:30 am.  This will be a fun climbing day at Metcalfe Rock.  All climbing abilities are encouraged.  This is an excellent opportunity to get out with a great group of people, share climbing stories and hopefully conquer some new routes. 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. This trip will focus on sport climbing, therefore several sport lead climbers will be needed. Maximum: 8 participants. GEAR: Helmet (mandatory), harness, climbing […]
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Intro to Trad Climbing

Three events will be held on 3 different dates: Saturday, May 25, 2019 9:30am-4pmSaturday, June 22, 2019 9:30am-4pmSaturday, July 20, 2019 9:30am-4pm Kelso or Rattlesnake Conservation Area, depending on weather and temperature This event is for experienced climbers interested in learning Traditional Style (Trad) Climbing. The clinic will give you the chance to second and clean gear and to mock lead to practice placing gear. There will be an opportunity to lead on 5.1-5.5 climbs, for those who can demonstrate an understanding and ability to build an anchor. To participate in this course, you must know how to belay a […]
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