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Hi All, The Board is looking for assistance from a member who has had previous experience with Strategic Planning. The Board is looking to re-establish the directive and goals of our section. If you have experience in strategic planning and would like to contribute, we would appreciate your assistance. If interested, please contact Pia Thurlow.
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WHEN:May 28, 2022 – Women and Gender Diverse SeriesJune 11, 2022 – Open to All WHERE:  Kelso or Rattlesnake Conservation Area; TBD at a later date. DESCRIPTION:  This event is for those who are either needing to brush up on their trad skills, or for climbers interested in learning about trad climbing.  The clinic will provide an opportunity to second and clean gear, mock lead, and learn or practice anchor building and rappelling.   There will be opportunity to lead on 5.1-5.5 climbs, for those who demonstrate the ability to build an anchor and place gear. To participate in this […]
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WHEN: May 29, 2022 8AM-3PM LOCATION: Natural crevasses on Bruce trail close to Kelso area. The exact location will be communicated to participants prior to the event. DESCRIPTION: Practice crevasse rescue skills in various scenarios including hauling a person out of a crevasse using pulley systems and self-rescue by ascending rope. Roping for glacier travel will also be reviewed. COST: Free of charge GEAR: Harness, helmet, 3 locking carabiners, 2 prussiks TRIP LEADER: For more information please contact Yury Yakubovich CLASSIFICATION: B. All participants must read the trip waiver before attending this event and sign it at the beginning of the event. MAX […]
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Hello members!! It’s that time of year again, the weather is warming up and we are all heading back outdoors. As part of the Leadership and Training Committee’s initiatives, we put together a bunch of clinics so that we may all learn from each other. In order to do that we need your help. We are seeking experienced individuals to run some of the clinics (and will provide assistance if needed). Here are some of the clinics we aim to run. – Crevasse Rescue Clinic– Rappelling– Trad Anchors– Gym to Crag Please reach out if you have any questions or have ideas […]
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WHEN: Thurs May 26th @ 7:30 pm WHERE: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Topic: Join Jim Everard on a retrospective of the Everest Canada ’91 expedition. He will focus less on the ‘mountain struggle’ and more on the impressions, real and imagined, during and after this ‘traditionally financed and executed’ expedition.Bio: Jim has had the pleasure of losing climbing gear in mountain ranges as diverse as the Pamirs, Himalaya, various Alps, Cordillera de los Andes and plus many of our home ranges.  He and his partners have put up/completed dozens of new rock routes/first ascents […]
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Great news! We’ll be docking in at Bon Echo on May 14th in a return to normal operations (more or less). You can find booking instructions and more information on the Bon Echo page. Covid-19 As per Ontario guidelines, masks are for now still recommended in the hut whilst not eating or drinking, and in the sauna. However since public gathering restrictions have been lifted we’re no longer limiting participant numbers due to the pandemic. New Pricing The daily rate for Bon Echo has been reduced since last season, and a new youth rate introduced. Remember, nowhere else do you […]
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Hi ACC Toronto Section Members, ACC Montreal Section is hosting a virtual meeting so members can meet the candidates for ACC National’s Secretary and President positions. We invite all ACC members to join. The meeting will be approximately 90 minutes and follow the format: 15 min introduction 10 min presentation per candidate 5 min question period per candidate 15 min question by panel to any candidate To maintain the schedule, if you have any questions you would like to ask, please email them ahead of time. The candidates (in no particular order) are as follows:• President – Isabelle Daigneault and […]
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The Ontario Alliance of Climbers has been monitoring escalating mischief at Devil’s Glen Provincial Park and the adjacent lands of the Ministry of Natural Resources. This mischief appears to be directed at climbers. For details, please see the OAC’s Community Safety Alert dated April 13, 2022. Please be safe out there.
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Hi everybody! We have some great spring activities coming your way! Check out these local activities, and also some less local ones (in the summer). Be sure to start dialogue with the trip leaders sooner than later – especially for the bigger trips! Pub Nite Series: ‘Pandemic Alternatives’ – Thurs Apr 21 @ 7:30 pmEarth Day Clean Up: Devil’s Punchbowl – Sat Apr 23 @ 8 amShowing You the Ropes – Sat Apr 23 @ 11:30 amEarth Day Clean Up: Dundas Peak – Sun Apr 24 @ 8 amPub Nite Series: ‘Mt Everest’ – Thurs May 26 @ 7:30 pmTrip: […]
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WHEN: Monday August 8, 2022 – Sunday August 14, 2022  WHERE: Killarney Provincial Park DESCRIPTION: 6 nights, 7 days through-hike at a moderate pace on hilly, rocky, muddy, variable terrain. First and last day are short for hikes in/out and driving. Time for swimming and resting. Longest, hardest, hilliest day ~20.5 km.Complete in clockwise direction, westbound from George Lake Campground. Warm up on a moderate trail, cross streams and rivers, follow rocky shores, small lakes. Eastern section offers wetlands, steep inclines and declines and rewards you with a vista of rugged and scenic landscapes over rocky ridges, walking out through […]
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