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WHEN: 11:00 am January 22 to 5:00 pm January 23, 2022 WHERE: Diamond Lake DESCRIPTION: The ice season is here! This event is for geared towards women and gender diverse people who are looking to learn more about ice climbing. This event does include winter camping for one night, and some familiarity with winter camping is recommended. We will be ice climbing for two days and winter camping for one night at Diamond Lake. We will discuss items to bring, ice climbing technique, how to handle layering between climbing and belaying, and then try it all out on the ice. […]
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WHEN: Thurs Dec 9th @ 7:30 pm WHERE: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Topic: In-Person Pub Nites are back! Join Mark Hurst, Cynthia Chung, Stanis Yu and Bryan Thompson as they recount their trip to the BC mountain range. The talk is divided into several parts: Days and Nights in The Tantalus Range Rock climbs in Squamish What’s left of Joffre Peak
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We have an amazing lineup of activities run by our very own Bryan Phillips! Starting with some in city training, get your body ready for when you hit those slopes. Next, a trip to Mont Sutton (QC) from Dec 20-23 for arguably the best glades in Canada. Finally go big with attending The Canuck Splitfest in BC from Jan 4-10. Full details on all the events on our calendar.
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Just a final reminder that our AGM is tomorrow starting at 5:30 pm. For those attending in person at The Pilot (Stealth Lounge), please have proof of membership (if you wish to participate in club business), and proof of vaccination. For those joining via Zoom, please join with the same email used on your ACC profile. Also note that admitting people into zoom might take some time so please be patient as we let you in. Most importantly, we have our customary raffle for those who can make it in person; so bring some cash if you want extra tickets!
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WHEN: Saturday November 20th WHERE: The Pilot (Stealth Lounge) OR via Zoom AGENDA: 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm Welcoming Remarks, Land Acknowledgement – Bryan (Chair) Confirmation of Quorum – Clayton (Secretary) Call to Order/Voting Process       – Bryan (Chair) Thanks to Volunteers/Past Board – Bryan (Chair) Presentation of Slate of Directors – Clayton (Secretary) Nominations from the Floor – Bryan (Chair) Election of Board of Directors – Bryan (Chair) Presentation of Financial Statements – Pierre (Treasurer) Resolution to waive Auditing of Financial Statements – Bryan (Chair) Special Presentation – Bryan (Chair) Other Business – Bryan (Chair) Adjourning Resolution – Clayton […]
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WHEN: November 27 – November 28 WHERE: McCrae Lake crownland camping (44.9084410, -79.7823400) DESCRIPTION: Folks, welcome to Winter Camping! This event is for geared towards women and gender diverse people who are looking to learn more about the winter camping scene. All experience levels are welcome, especially beginners who have just been waiting for a sign to try winter camping. We will discuss items to bring, what sort of food to prepare for winter, and how to keep warm in the winter, and then try out all the tips and tricks during one night of car camping. COST: Completely Free. […]
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TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF: The Alpine Club of Canada, Toronto SectionTAKE NOTICE that Annual General Meeting of members of the Alpine Club of Canada, Toronto Section will be held on Saturday November 20th at 5:30pm at The Pilot (2nd floor Stealth Lounge) and via Zoom videoconferencing system. Please note that if you are attending in person, you must adhere to all COVID-19 guidelines enforced by the establishment. ITINERARY:5:30 – 6:30 Annual General Meeting6:30 – 9:30 Year End Party with guest speaker: Isaac ‘Ike’ Selby Be advised that the agenda for the meeting, the Minutes of the 2020 AGM, Yearly Financial Report, and […]
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There was a slight mistake in the email address in the Call for Volunteers post – please send an email to info@alpineclubtoronto.ca if you are interested. Apologies to anyone that had tried earlier – if possible, please resend to the correct address before October 20th. We’re looking for people to fill the following positions:-Section Chair-Secretary-Directors-Section Representative-Bon Echo Chair-Mountaineering Coordinator-Banff Film Festival Committee Chair-Banff Film Festival Committee members-Communications and Marketing Committee members
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In order to be in compliance with Ontario’s Proof of Vaccination for High Risk Areas Legislation, The ACCTS Board of Directors has decided that, effective immediately, custodians at Bon Echo will request to see proof of 2nd vaccine before any participants at Bon Echo can use the hut or sauna. We are updating the calendar listings for the remainder of the trips to Bon Echo to indicate this. Given the change of policies, full refunds will be granted to anyone who asks for them. Regardless of vaccination status, all members are still welcome to attend at Bon Echo. However, if […]
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It is our hope that we can hold our Annual General Meeting in person this year, at the Pilot Stealth Lounge in downtown Toronto. We are waiting to see if the Ontario government will change the legislation regarding indoor events, so we are unable at this point to know for certain what the capacity limits for this event will be. Naturally, only fully vaccinated members will be eligible to attend in person, as it is in a restaurant facility. We expect to offer a virtual option for those unable to attend in person. Our guest speaker will be Isaac Selby […]
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