Ontario

Early March is prime time for ski touring and camping in Algonquin. The snow is usually more consolidated and the days are longer. The trip will be a mellow loop with a focus on winter travel and camping skills. If the snow is good we can build a quincy or snow cave. Essential equipment is a good sleeping bag. Touring or Telemark skiis with heavier boots are best but x-country touring gear will do.
Experienced or novice are welcome. Call or email contact below for more info on equipment or details of the trip.
Dave Myles
416-222-3251

The Thunder Bay Section of the Alpine Club of Canada is proud to present...
The 8th Occasional Invitational Ice Climbing Weekend
February 19th,20th,21st 2010
Thunder Bay, Ontario

Alpine Club of Canada members, particularly those from more “vertically-challenged” areas are invited to Thunder Bay for a fun-packed weekend of socializing and climbing the WORLD CLASS ice Ontario has to offer.

Note that this event is being moved to the next weekend (conflicts with prime Olympic events .. Apologies for the late change)

Late February is prime time for ski touring and camping in Algonquin. The snow is usually more consolidated and the days are longer. The trip will be a mellow loop with a focus on winter travel and camping skills. If the snow is good we can build a quincy or snow cave. Essential equipment is a good sleeping bag. Touring or Telemark skiis with heavier boots are best but x-country touring gear will do.

Climb at Rattlesnake Point (Top Rope) on Sunday, July 5th. This is an ACC event with a special invitation to Crag Crux Climbers and other gay and lesbian climbers. www.crag.ca.

Email Xiaoping Li at with the following information.

1. What's your ACC membership status (card number or is this your first ACC event)?
2. Who's your Emergency Contact (name and phone)?
3. Do you need a ride, or if you drive, can you car-pool?

Contact Info:
Xiaoping Li

416-763-5347

Trip classification: A

This is a weekend clinic for those people wanting to learn how to safely set up top-rope anchors and ground anchors for belaying.
Topics covered are:
- how to safety off at the top of a climb.
- knots and gear used to set up a top-rope anchor both with and without bolts.
- how to set up a ground anchor at the base of the cliff if needed.
- proper belay techniques with various devices.

This is a 2 day clinic:

Day 1 consists of demonstration of top-rope setup and knot practice, followed by climbing.

Every year, climbers gather on the shore of Mazinaw Lake to get in some quality climbing, reflect on the wonderful season we've had, eat stuff cooked in a fire pit, and drink too much.

This year is no different. Hurray for tradition!

Cost is $40 for ACC Members (must have membership card!) and $60 for Non-members, $20 for under 16s.

The Ox Roast custodian is Geoff Hodgson, 416-305-9480.

As with all Bon Echo weekends, you *must* get in touch with the custodian if you plan to attend, in order to arrange boat pickup.

Join Margaret and Dave for some trad climbing in the Bancroft area. Overnight at Margaret's cottage near Bancroft. $40 includes dinner, breakfast and accomodation. See slides of Margaret's recent trip to Bolivia.

Contact:

416-222-3251

Please check the calendar for a new date.

Rock Rescue session with Sandra Bowkun and Ron Rusk. Theory and practical activities.

Contact:
Sandra Bowkun

or

Ron Rusk

Bring shoes, harness, and mandatory helmet.

Trip classification - "A"

Trip Leader: Don Collier
Contact:

Suggested donation to the Gunter Stefan Leadeship Fund $10

Trip classification - "A"

Trip Leader: Boris Kaschenko
Contact: , 905-629-1646