Events
Bon Echo 101 is a great opportunity for new Bon Echo climbers to get acquainted with the cliff under the guidance of experienced Bon Echo leaders.
Trip Classification: A and B. For info on trip classification go to:
http://www.climbers.org/section/tripclassification
Contacts:
Kit Moore 416-469-3567
Will Richardson-Little 514-777-2633
Bon Echo 101 is a great opportunity for new Bon Echo climbers to get acquainted with the cliff under the guidance of experienced Bon Echo leaders.
Trip Classification: A and B. For info on trip classification go to:
http://www.climbers.org/section/tripclassification
Contacts:
Kit Moore 416-469-3567
Will Richardson-Little 514-777-2633
Pub Night Social Event - Everyone is welcome!
A great way to meet fellow ACC members and share stories.
Location:
Gabby's Grillhouse
2572 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4P 2J3
416-483-1020
Come upstairs to the 2nd floor
Contact Sandra Bowkun @ 416-482-1526 or to RSVP or for more information.
Are you looking to improve your climbing footwork? Join us at Bottleglass Crag for an in depth look at good climbing footwork.
We'll run through some exercises, comment/critique each other, isolate our weaknesses, video each other and hopefully improve our climbing footwork.
This workshop is limited to 8 participants. All participants must be members of the Alpine Club.
To register please contact: Andriy Kolos at
ACC members receive a half price day pass on the first Tuesday of each month. (Valid only with proof of ACC membership).
The Rock Oasis offers two 60 foot high climbing towers, two bouldering caves, steep roof routes, lead climbing & top roping, food & liquids to fuel your body, lounge areas, as well as climbing clothes, equipment & magazines. There are change rooms with washrooms, showers & lockers.
Remember to bring your ACC membership card to climb for half price.
Rock Oasis, 27 Bathurst St, Toronto, 416-703-3434
Wilderness First Aid training.
Instructor: Cyril Shokoples ACMG
Cyril has taught rescue, first aid, emergency response, leadership and mountaineering courses and seminars across Canada and has delivered programs in Alberta, BC, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nunavut, the Yukon and the North West Territories.
This course has been organized for the development of our trip leaders and priority will be given to those who are currently leading trips. Any spaces left over will be made available to other section members who are interested in becoming leaders for the club. Each application will be reviewed and approved by the section Leadership Committee.
Wilderness First Aid training.
Instructor: Cyril Shokoples ACMG
Cyril has taught rescue, first aid, emergency response, leadership and mountaineering courses and seminars across Canada and has delivered programs in Alberta, BC, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nunavut, the Yukon and the North West Territories.
This course has been organized for the development of our trip leaders and priority will be given to those who are currently leading trips. Any spaces left over will be made available to other section members who are interested in becoming leaders for the club. Each application will be reviewed and approved by the section Leadership Committee.
ACC members receive a half price day pass on the second Wednesday of each month. (Valid only with proof of ACC membership).
Features 3,000 square feet of textured wall with lots of fun angles, bouldering cave, 25 foot climbs with 36 routes of varying difficulty.
Remember to bring your ACC membership card to climb for half price.
Please be advised that Kelso has been re-opened to climbing however there is a temporary ban on top-roping. The Alpine Club will support this and any other restrictions necessary to keep the cliff open to climbing.
Trip Classification: A. For info on trip classification go to
http://www.climbers.org/section/tripclassification
For more information, please contact Sandra Bowkun, 416-482-1526, email: for details.
Pub Night Social Event - Everyone is welcome!
A great way to meet fellow ACC members and share stories.
Location:
Gabby's Grillhouse
2572 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4P 2J3
416-483-1020
Come upstairs to the 2nd floor
Contact Sandra Bowkun @ 416-482-1526 or to RSVP or for more information.
Toronto Climbing Academy - Indoor Climbing night
ACC members receive half price day passes every third Thursday of each month. (Valid only with proof of ACC membership)
Faces, cracks, overhangs, caves & more! Fun, fitness, & excitement! 13,000 sq ft. of multi-dimensional climbing terrain. Top roping, leading & bouldering. TCA is the first & only gym in North America to introduce: State-of-the-Art World Cup walls designed by Pyramide (France), Bulges & Stalactites from Entre Prises (France). Imprint 3D climbing surfaces.
Remember to bring your ACC membership card to climb for half price.
Camp and Climb Cape Croker - Indian Ladder
Camping at Cape Croker Indian Park in a gorgeous area along the Bruce Trail, near Wiarton. Climb moderate trad, top-rope and sport climbing starting at 5.10.
Notes/Links:
http://www.capecrokerpark.com/
http://url.it.ca/227
Please be advised that there is poison ivy around the base.
Contact trip coordinator for information on skills and/or gear requirements, meeting time, location and directions.
Contact: James Snetsinger at or 647-280-0807
Camp and Climb Cape Croker - Indian Ladder
Camping at Cape Croker Indian Park in a gorgeous area along the Bruce Trail, near Wiarton. Climb moderate trad, top-rope and sport climbing starting at 5.10.
Notes/Links:
http://www.capecrokerpark.com/
http://url.it.ca/227
Please be advised that there is poison ivy around the base.
Contact trip coordinator for information on skills and/or gear requirements, meeting time, location and directions.
Contact: James Snetsinger at or 647-280-0807
Rock Climbing at Mt. Nemo
One of the best and most extensive climbing areas close to Toronto. Trad routes of all grades and some sport routes.
Contact trip coordinator for information on skills and/or gear requirements, meeting time, location & directions.
Please note: Top-roping is not permitted at Mt. Nemo.
Contact: Don Collier at 905-884-4098 or email
Waivers: http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/activities/waivers.html
Camp and Climb Cape Croker - Indian Ladder
Camping at Cape Croker Indian Park in a gorgeous area along the Bruce Trail, near Wiarton. Climb moderate trad, top-rope and sport climbing starting at 5.10.
Notes/Links:
http://www.capecrokerpark.com/
http://url.it.ca/227
Please be advised that there is poison ivy around the base.
Contact trip coordinator for information on skills and/or gear requirements, meeting time, location and directions.
Contact: James Snetsinger at or 647-280-0807
Come out for a hike in the Hilton Falls area.
Approximately 10 km, moderate pace.
Hilton Falls is off Campbellville Road, just across the highway from Kelso.
Trip Classification: A. For info on trip classification go to
http://www.climbers.org/section/tripclassification
Exact time and gathering location TBD.
For more information, please contact Ron Rusk, 416-580-8114, .
