When: Tuesday August 4th
Start @ 7:00 pm
Social @ 7:30 pm
Presentation @ 8:00 pm

Where: C’est What – 67 Front St E

Directions:
Closest TTC: Union Station
Accessible via GO Transit and the Gardiner;
Green P parking nearby (Church St & Conger Coal Ln, ~3 min walk)

Topic: Come grab a pint and hear Mylissa Prisner (they/she) share stories from their adventures across the East Coast and the Prairies while chasing the highest point in every province and territory in Canada.

South Ontario’s annual Beaver Valley Climbing Festival hosted by Ontario Access Coalition will take place August 14th to 16th. The festival features camping, climbing, and all around good times! Meet other climbers, enjoy the food, vendors, and entertainment while being minutes away from many local crags such as Devil’s Glen, Old Baldy, Metcalfe, Swamp and many more! The Toronto section will be supporting this event by hosting a climbing meetup on Saturday August 15th featuring some choice routes ready to be climbed on top rope.

Highlights include:

• Camping at McNichol Farm, minutes from Metcalfe Rock,
• Saturday dinner with live music,
• Raffle prizes and giveaways totaling thousands of dollars,
• Vendors and gear demos,
• Evening bonfires and hangouts, and
• Supporting Ontario climbing access

Proceeds from the festival support the Ontario Access Coalition’s work to protect outdoor climbing access in Ontario.

Full details and tickets through OAC Beaver Valley Climbing Festival

WHEN: August 15-16

WHERE: Bon Echo Provincial Park and ACC Toronto Section Hut

DESCRIPTION: Are you ready to test yourself with a paddle, a climb, and a swim beneath the most spectacular cliff in Ontario? The Epic ACC Triathlon returns to Bon Echo — and this year we’re taking it back to the roots. 

The event is named for where it begins and ends — and this year it’s Hut to Hut, start to finish on Mazinaw Lake with no long bike ride to get here. Participants compete in pairs with the start and finish at the ACC Bon Echo hut, paddling to the wall following the original tradition. 

To complete the full triathlon, participants will do the following: 

1. Both canoe from the hut to the base of the first climb, securing the canoe at the base of the climb. 
2. Climb and complete the agreed upon multi-pitch route with one participant leading all pitches.
3. Once summitted, travel to, and rappel at either known descents: Turtle Rock or Birthday Ridge.
4. After rappelling, one participant swims back to the canoe, and paddles over to pick up their partner.
5. Both canoe to the second climb.
6. Climb and complete a second agreed upon multi-pitch route with the other participant leading
7. After summitting, once again travel to, and rappel at either descent. 
8. The other participant swims back to the canoe, and paddles over to pick up their partner.
9. Both canoe back to the hut. 

In sum, two climbs, two swims, and a canoe to and from the hut — each partner takes a turn on the ‘sharp’ end, and a turn in the water; exactly what climbers did here for decades before boating became the norm. Canoe, climb and swim; back to the roots. 

Set your own challenge: You and your partner can pick your climbing route, rappel line, and the lengths to swim based on the objective; go long for a proper crossing, or take a line that leaves you just a few metres of swimming.

Swimming is not a barrier: Strong swimmers, nervous swimmers, and everyone in between can take part – PFDs will not count against you. Scoring is based on all aspects of the event!

The duathlon variant: Prefer to skip the swim? You can still participate for the paddle and the climb. 

MAX PARTICIPANTS: This is an inclusive event and everyone is welcome to give it a try! Space is limited to 20 participants (10 pairs), so don’t wait to claim your spot. 

COST: Free with exception of canoe rental (where necessary). Rentals will be made through Bon Echo Provincial Park following their rates and conditions.

TRIP LEADER(S):
To sign up or ask questions, email Mark Fingerhuth at markfingerhuth@protonmail.com.
Given that this event is held at Bon Echo, there is also a dedicated custodian: Martin Suichies

REQUIRED GEAR:

Climbing: helmet (mandatory), harness (mandatory), shoes, belay/rappel device and locking carabiner, rope, trad rack, anchor materials, other gear (e.g. nut tool, prussik, tether, etc)

Swimming: swim buoy, swimming clothing, towel, etc.

Canoeing: canoe, paddles, personal floatation devices (i.e. life jackets), bailing kit; *all provided if rented.

Personal: water, lunch & snacks, bug spray, day pack, approach shoes, etc. 

TRIP HAZARDS: 

• Communication and Rescue
• Falls and Belaying
• General Hazards
• Rockfall, Terrain
• Boating/Watercraft

WHERE: Mt Nemo Conservation Area

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 Mt Nemo.  

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.

REPOSTED WITH CORRECTION:
Previous post included the incorrect topic.

When: Tuesday July 7th
Social begins @ 7:00 pm
Presentation begins @ 8:00 pm

Where: C’est What – 67 Front St E

Directions:
Closest TTC: Union Station
Accessible via GO Transit and the Gardiner;
Green P parking nearby (Church St & Conger Coal Ln, ~3 min walk)

Topic: Come learn what it takes to sustainably develop a wild forest and lichen-covered cliff into a safe, accessible, and enjoyable climbing crag. Get ready to hear about a trip involving flash flooding, spring snow falls, aimless bushwhacking, and great company in the Ontario wilderness.

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.

WHERE: Riverdale Park East meeting east side of Broadview Street, south of Millbrook Crescent, south of tennis courts.

DESCRIPTION:
Come to our mountaineering training and social activity at Riverdale Park East. This event provides a chance for some much needed training for summer objectives, an opportunity to keep active, and a social outing; a great addition to our other social events!

Walk/jog up and down the hill at Riverdale Park East by Broadview and Millbrook streetcar stop. Keep your heart rate and morale high. Keep a steady pace/effort that should not feel hard at any time during the workout but may leave you pleasantly tired at the end. This event occurs rain or shine.

Itinerary:
Meet at the top of the hill on Broadview Street – Workout starts 6:45 pm SHARP.
Warmup – 10 minutes.
Training – 1 hour.
Cool down – 5 minutes.
Depending on interest, we will find a pub on the Danforth.

COST: Free

GEAR: Reflective vest recommended. Hiking boots/running shoes, appropriate clothing for weather conditions, water, and headlamp. Weighted backpack optional. Depending on weather, the hill could be slippery.

TRIP LEADERS: For more information or to sign up please contact Joah Faria (joahfaria@gmail.com) and you will be added to the hiking WhatsApp group for easy coordination.

MAX PARTICIPANTS: N/A

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: A (Beginner)

HAZARDS: General Hazards, Terrain.  Review hazards at https://alpineclubtoronto.ca/activities/trip-hazards/

WAIVER:
Participation in this activity is subject to the participant having signed the ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”). The Waiver is a legal document in which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY!

Members participating in this activity do not require a separate Waiver. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. 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 with the forgoing waiver terms. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.

Non-members participating in this activity will be required to review and agree to the Waiver prior to participating in the activity. The current version of the Waiver can be viewed here https://alpineclubofcanada.ca/acc-waivers/. The Waiver will be presented for completion at the start of the Activity. 

• Adult members pay $30 per day/night
• Youth members aged 13-18 pay half price ($15 per day/night)
• Children under 13 are free
• Non-members pay $60 per day/night, $30 for youth
• Season Pass is 10 x normal price (i.e. $300 for adult, $150 for youth)

Please check with the respective Bon Echo custodian (of the weekend you are attending) if you have any questions regarding payments.