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Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival finally reaches Toronto on Friday March 21st! We’re nearly sold out but there are a few tickets left for any last-minute buyers. Tickets and Show Info We also have Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival – Toronto t-shirts for sale. There is a cotton option as well as Rab technical shirts in Nightfall Blue (men’s sizes) and Beluga (women’s sizes). Online purchase only – pickup during the Film Festival OR at the March 20 Pub Nite. Purchase T-Shirts Here As always, our section will run a booth so if you see any would-be members, feel free […]
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When: Thurs Mar 20th @ 7:30 pm Where: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Topic: In October 2024 four teams of Toronto ACC members found themselves in Yosemite Valley at the same time, with a wide range of aspirations and objectives. Join Cynthia, Mark, Laura, Alec, John & Argenis for a HowTo and HowNotTo of climbing in Yosemite, and to discover some of the trials and tribulations experienced when multi-pitch free-climbing and aid-climbing.
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Applications for the 2025 ACC Summer Leadership Course are now being accepted. This year’s course will take place during the 4th week of the 2025 Hatteras Group GMC, in the Northern Selkirks of British Columbia from July 26th to August 2nd, 2025. More information about the course can be found on the ACC webpage: https://alpineclubofcanada.ca/adventure/summer-leadership-course/. Applicants will be required to submit a complete application no later than 11:59 PM (MST) on March 31st, 2025, which includes the following three components:
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When: Thurs Feb 20th @ 7:30 pm Where: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Topic: Tired of the Escarpment? Bored of Bon Echo? Looking for new challenges? Then come to a presentation about the incredible rock climbing in Algoma county, north of Lake Huron. Get the goods on big 100+ metre cliffs, multi-pitch trad and sport routes, dozens of 30 metre cliffs and lots of First Ascent potential! Join Danylo Darewych and Mark Hurst as they discuss further rock climbing development and adventures north of Lake Huron.
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Tickets for clinics at Madawaska Ice Fest 2025 are now available for purchase! The ice festival, organized by the Toronto Section, has partnered with Muskoka Mountain Works and One Axe Pursuits to run two solid days of ice climbing clinics. Participants of any skill level are welcome; membership not required to participate. There are limited spots for the clinics and dinner so don’t delay! On top of that, we’re also hosting a dinner social! Come on up to the Maynooth Area for some wicked ice climbing and get to know the ice climbing community. Tickets here! Details here!
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WHEN: Friday February 14, 2025 – Monday February 17, 2025 WHERE: Bellevue Valley Lodge, Goulais River ON DESCRIPTION: This Family Day weekend let’s head up to Algoma for some of the best backcountry skiing and splitboarding Ontario has to offer! We’ll be spending 3 nights (Friday – Sunday) and 3 days (Saturday – Monday) backcountry skiing at the Bellevue Valley Lodge where the owners have been clearing and maintaining their glades for over 40 years. With 1000 acres to play in, yearly snow accumulation of 250-300 inches and over 200 meters of vertical drop, we’ll be primed for some exceptional steep and deep!https://www.bellevuevalleylodge.ca COST: $380 […]
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Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival is here in Toronto March 21-22. This year, the festival will be held at TIFF Lightbox. Until Jan 31, get 10% off any ticket purchase and 15% off if you purchase a festival pass to see all three shows! Details for programs coming soon! Visit our sister site for info and more!
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Our section is proud to announce the first annual Madawaska Ice Festival from Feb 21st to 23rd. Join us in the Maynooth area for a weekend of ice climbing, clinics, social activities and much more! More details to come!
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WHEN: Friday, February 21st (evening, leaving) to Sunday, February 23rd (late afternoon, returning) WHERE: Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Preserve (https://limberlostforest.com/) DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a weekend of backcountry skiing, splitboarding, and snowshoeing right here in Ontario at the beautiful Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Preserve. Located about 3 hours north of Toronto, close to Huntsville, this location boasts over 70 kilometers of trails, 20 lakes and more than 10,000 unspoiled acres in the Muskoka wilderness. Thanks to the great work of the West Wind Highlands Ski Touring Association (https://wwhsta.org/), there are plenty of skiable gladed runs situated at the old Limberlost ski resort (the old T-bar, […]
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WHEN: Feb 14 – 17, 2025Departure for Algoma will be Friday, Feb. 14 (after work)Return from Algoma on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 (after climbing) WHERE: Blind River, Iron Bridge, Ontario (6 hours north of Toronto) DESCRIPTION: Three days of ice climbing. Lots of good ice. Multiple areas with multiple climbs between 20-50 metres high ACCOMMODATION: We will be staying at the “7 Birches” cottage at the former Mountain View Camp on Lake Duborne, 13-14 km north of Blind River. There’s room for up to 8 participants in the cottage. Cost for the cottage: about $30-35 per person per night (depending […]
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