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May 9, 2019Bon Echo #rock, bonecho by Diana Petramala

Start to the Bon Echo Season is Delayed

We regret to be cancelling climbing at Bon Echo on the Victoria Day long weekend. However, the extreme flooding on the Mazinaw Lake this spring has cost us two crucial weeks in the renovation process. The hut is still a construction site and the large volunteer work party set for the May 11 weekend had to be moved back to the long weekend. The flooding hobbled Smart’s Marina’s efforts to get its docks set up, so we couldn’t have our boat in the water as early as we were hoping to. This had a domino effect. The builder lost two […]

May 9, 2019Trip by Diana Petramala

ACC’s 12th Annual Summer Solstice

June 21 to 23rd – we will be climbing on the longest day of summer! This will be our 12th annual summer solstice camp and climb weekend at Rattlesnake Point. This popular event takes advantage of the long daylight hours, which allow you to maximize your time on the rock. The group will camp at campsite No. 13 off the lower parking lot on the Friday and Saturday night. It’s large and only two minutes from the comfort station. Our permit lets us stay the entire Sunday but our tents must be off the site by noon. To sign up […]

May 5, 2019Outdoor Activity by Diana Petramala

Father’s Day Weekend Backcountry Hike

June 15 and 16, 2019, Bruce Trail from Woodend to Mountainview Conservation Area Join us for two days, one night of hiking on the Bruce Trail. We’ll bag 51 KMs, have an opportunity to test our gear and get in shape for extended trips later in the season. There will be hiking on Bruce Trail Maps 2 to 4, as we immerse ourselves in the outdoors. We need a minimum of two participants that have a car for the car shuttle. Max 8 participants. Please RSVPs by Tuesday June 5 should we need to cancel. Meet at 9 a.m. at […]

March 22, 2019News by admin

Call for Volunteers

The Alpine Club of Canada Toronto Section is looking for two section members to join the Membership, Marketing and Communications Committee. We are looking for a Marketing Specialist and a Technical Specialist. A Marketing Specialist will help with creating and gathering content for our website, social media feeds, and ClimbOn Newsletter. This person will be able to interview trip leaders and write short stories, take pictures at events, and post content to various systems. The Technical Specialist should have a strong grasp of web based technologies including web hosting, domain management, content management systems, email servers, basic front end skills […]

March 12, 2019Clinic by Diana Petramala

Crevasse Rescue Clinic

Sunday, 5 May 2019 Where: Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area, 7200 Appleby Line, Milton, ON L9E 0M9, Canada (map) Description: As the summer mountaineering season nears, freshen up your crevasse rescue skills, including hauling systems and prusiking techniques. For further details and to sign up, contact Rafael Kolodziejczyk at r2kolodziejczyk@yahoo.ca Cost: Park entrance fee $7.00 Waiver: You must read and understand it before attending and sign a colour copy in ink on arrival at the course site. http://alpineclubtoronto.ca/images/ACCWaiver2016.pdf

March 12, 2019News by Diana Petramala

Canadian Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid and Advanced Wilderness First Certification Courses, April 26-28 and May 4-5, 2019

The Toronto Section has set the dates for our annual Canadian Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid and Advanced Wilderness First Certification Courses. They will be held on April 26-28 and May 4-5, respectively. Participants who lead two trips subsequent to taking one of these two courses will be eligible for a 50% rebate on course fees. Weekend 1: CANADIAN RED CROSS WILDERNESS AND REMOTE FIRST AID CERTIFICATION. April 26-28, 2019 This weekend consists of 20+ hours of instruction by David Dick (Alpha Response). It is highly recommended participants stay overnight, on site, to maximize instruction and training time. The weekend will cover […]

February 27, 2019News by Diana Petramala

Saturday afternoon and Friday evening shows are now sold out for the 2019 Toronto Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival!

We hope you bought your tickets because they are selling out fast! The Saturday afternoon and Friday evening shows are already sold out. Get your tickets soon to avoid missing out on the most anticipated mountain social event of the year. If that is not reason enough to buy your tickets, check out this year’s film lists. We’re particularly thrilled about the inclusion of the 2018 winner of the best snow sport film “This Mountain Life: Coast Range Traverse” – which will be playing both Friday night and the late Saturday show. Program A (Thursday, March 14)DreamRideMy Mom Vala Brothers […]

February 21, 2019Bon Echo bonecho, volunteeer by admin

Call for Volunteers: Bon Echo Renewal Project

Dear Members! We are getting really close to the completion of the renovations to the Bon Echo Hut! We could not have completed the project without the support of our amazing volunteers who have helped cut down trees, carry material across the lake, and make the overall experience fun. As we start to cross the finish line, there are still a number of items that need to be done and we need more help! We are looking for volunteers for the following dates: Saturday March 9 – Sunday March 10 Material transport on the ice We will be transporting the […]

February 11, 2019Ice Climbing iceclimbing by admin

Bow Lake is re-opened for Ice Climbing

The Alpine Club of Canada, Toronto Section, working together with the Ontario Alliance of Climbers (formerly Ontario Access Coalition), is pleased to report that following productive discussions with the landowner, ice climbing will once again be tolerated at Bow Lake. Tolerated = Climbing access is informally accepted. Tread lightly. Help us preserve access by abiding by the following: The property in question is not being maintained, and climbers must voluntarily assume any and all risks associated with use of the property. There are warning signs at the site to this effect. Climbing is dangerous. All climbers must agree to the […]

February 11, 2019News leadership by admin

Applications for the North Face Leadership Summer Course 2019 are now being accepted

Dear Mountaineers The North Face Leadership Course is The Alpine Club Of Canada’s flagship program for training aspiring section trip leaders. Through alpine environments and technical travel, these leadership courses emphasize the ‘human-factor’ in leader’s decision-making, applicable to ACC activities across Canada. The Toronto section can endorse up one candidate for the course. We are now accepting applications. The summer course will be offered between August 3rd and August 10th 2019 as part of the General Mountaineering Camp. The cost of the course is $1095+tax. For further details of the course, it’s content and requirements, please refer to the national […]

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