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June 13, 2021Bon Echo, Outdoor Activity by Kevin Liu

Bon Echo Opening Update

Good news everyone! We will be opening Bon Echo June 23rd! You can find our booking instructions and Covid protocols on our website. After navigating the recently announced government Phased approach to opening, the Toronto section is now preparing to re-open the Bon Echo property. There were many discussions to ensure we are complying with the new COVID regulations, while […]

June 10, 2021Outdoor Activity by Kevin Liu

PSA: Ticks and Lyme Disease

As the weather becomes warmer, and we venture forth into nature, we must be wary of picking up unwanted guests – ticks. Ticks bury their heads into the skin of a host’s body to drink blood and are known for spreading Lyme disease and other vector borne illnesses. While research on ticks and Lyme disease are ongoing, many people have […]

June 8, 2021Bon Echo, Outdoor Activity by Kevin Liu

CANCELLED: Bon Echo Pictographs discussion panel

Unfortunately this event has been cancelled as a panelist is no longer available.

June 1, 2021Bon Echo by Kevin Liu

Bon Echo Climbing Status Update

A quick update from the ACC Toronto on opening the Bon Echo Property this summer I know we’re all eager to get out climbing at Bon Echo as soon as possible, and I want to let you know that we’re watching the government updates very closely. We’re interpreting they’re meanings as it relates to the hut and opening The Bon […]

June 1, 2021Bon Echo, Social by Kevin Liu

ACC-YYZ presents: Bon Echo Pictographs discussion panel – June 22nd @ 7:30 pm

In March 2021, a climber in Utah inadvertently bolted three routes (about 5.3) on top of and near Native American rock art, estimated to be 1,000 year old petroglyphs. The climber who had mistakenly identified the rock art as modern-day graffiti, has since taken responsibility for his conduct and has openly apologized for his mistake. As climbers, this incident shows us that […]

April 24, 2021Social, Virtual Activity by Kevin Liu

Reminder – Pub Nite Series: ‘Adventures Abroad: Our climbing trip to Kalymnos’ – Tues Apr 27th @ 7:30 pm

Topic: A diverse group of Toronto ACC climbers travelled to a world-class sport climbing destination on an idyllic Greek island – Kalymnos before COVID. We want to share the highlights of our fun time adventure and inspire you to visit and climb in Kalymnos. Join us on Zoom via:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5093999952 Once again, immediately following the presentation from our guest speaker, we […]

March 28, 2021Social, Virtual Activity by Kevin Liu

Pub Nite Series: ‘Adventures Abroad: Our climbing trip to Kalymnos’ – Tues Apr 27th @ 7:30 pm

Topic: A diverse group of Toronto ACC climbers travelled to a world-class sport climbing destination on an idyllic Greek island – Kalymnos before COVID. We want to share the highlights of our fun time adventure and inspire you to visit and climb in Kalymnos. Join us on Zoom via:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5093999952 Once again, immediately following the presentation from our guest speaker, we […]

March 27, 2021News by Kevin Liu

Planning ACC-YYZ Outdoor Activities in Upcoming Seasons

Dear ACC Members and Volunteers,Some of you may be wondering what the ACC-YYZ is planning for the spring and summer with regard to outdoor activities and the opening of the Bon Echo season. Your board of directors has two main priorities in mind: your safety during this pandemic, and your need to get out and enjoy our outdoor activities.Following the […]

March 16, 2021Social, Virtual Activity by Kevin Liu

Pub Nite Series: ‘Learning by screwing up: Endless misadventures whilst climbing in the Arctic’ with Roger Wallis – Mar 23rd @ 7:30 pm

Time: Tuesday March 23rd, 7:30 pm.Speaker: Roger WallisBio: Roger has been climbing for a very long time. He joined the ACC when he emigrated to Canada in 1968 and has been a member of the Toronto Section since 1970. He was the Toronto Section’s Mountaineering Chair for 13 years and a long time member of the Leadership Committee. Roger encouraged […]

An Update on ACC-YYZ Outdoor Activities

With the recent changes to restrictions in various municipalities, many of our members are wondering if the ACCYYZ will resume running outdoor winter activities in regions where those activities are now permitted. After once again consulting with local public health units in those regions, and out of respect for their requests (as well as those of the Province of Ontario) […]

Bon Echo Opening Update

PSA: Ticks and Lyme Disease

CANCELLED: Bon Echo Pictographs discussion panel

Bon Echo Climbing Status Update

Planning ACC-YYZ Outdoor Activities in Upcoming Seasons

An Update on ACC-YYZ Outdoor Activities

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