Rock Climbing

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 […]

May 15, 2019Rock Climbing #rock by Diana Petramala

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 […]

May 15, 2019Rock Climbing #rock by Diana Petramala

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 […]

May 9, 2019Rock Climbing by Diana Petramala

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 […]

Gym to Crag Top Rope Clinic

Climbing Day at Lion’s Head

Climb and Dine

Sport Climbing at Mount Nemo

Sport Climbing at Metcalfe

Intro to Trad Climbing

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