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WHEN: Friday September 30, 7:00pm – Sunday October 2, 6:00pm WHERE: Everton Scout Camp, 5286 7 Line, Guelph/Eramosa, ON N0B, Canada (~1 hour drive from downtown Toronto)DESCRIPTION: CANADIAN RED CROSS WILDERNESS AND REMOTE FIRST AID CERTIFICATION20+ hours of instruction by David Dick (Alpha Response). Highly recommend participants stay overnight on site to maximize instruction and training time, as well as allow night scenarios.Basic level of Wilderness & Remote First Aid that covers material in Standard First Aid & CPR, plus special material on techniques for wilderness and remote areas. Course also offers strategies for providing extended care for up to […]

WHEN: Saturday, June 25, 2022 10:00 a.m.WHERE: Metcalfe Rock, meeting at parking lot on 10th Line at the designated timeDESCRIPTION: 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 – excellent for climbers of all levels looking to test their mettle on Ontario limestone. This trip will focus on sport climbing, therefore several lead climbers will be needed. All participants must be comfortable with lead belaying. Familiarity with cleaning anchors is recommended.MAX PARTICIPANTS: 10, at the organizer’s discretion.GEAR: Helmet (mandatory), harness, climbing shoes, belay device and […]

WHEN: Sunday, June 12, 2022 9:30 a.m.WHERE: Rattlesnake Point, meeting at upper parking lot at the designated timeDESCRIPTION: Rattlesnake Point is one of the most popular rock climbing areas near Toronto. The south-facing crag gets a lot of sun, has an easy approach and over 235 moderate sport and trad routes – perfect for the gym climber that has been aspiring to transition to the outdoors. This trip will focus on sport climbing, therefore several lead climbers will be needed. All participants must be comfortable with lead belaying. Familiarity with cleaning anchors is recommended. Please note that there is minimal […]