DKY Climbing Experience Part 2 - Date revised to June 7

“Rock climbing is inherently a dangerous activity.” How often have you read that on a waiver form and thought to yourself “What’s so dangerous about climbing in a gym? I know what I’m doing in the gym. Now if I were climbing outside…”

Going from the climbing gym to the “Great Outdoors” isn’t easy and it can be frightening. Some people succeed in spite of their lack of knowledge, but most reasonable people don’t try going outdoors due a fear of the unknown. That’s where the “DKY” climbing experience can help you!

This year, the ACC – Toronto Section will be running two sessions of the “DKY” climbing experience, which is intended to be a introductory day at the crag. Our second session is scheduled for Saturday June 6 at Rattlesnake Crag in Milton. That day, we’ll set-up some top-ropes on some classic routes so you can try top-roping outdoors. It’s like the gym, but with fresh air!

What should you bring? Your harness, your shoes, your chalk-bag, helmet, water, lunch, sunscreen, bug repellent, and lots of enthusiasm. Participation is free, but you'll have to pay to get into the Conservation Area. Car-pooling highly suggested! Note that as with all ACC climbing events, helmets are mandatory.

This event is limited to 25 participants. Only pre-registered participants will be allowed to climb.

Contact Derek Tong at to RSVP and for more details.