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We’ve recently added a guidebook section for Ontario climbing sites on our section’s website. The page provides links to guidebooks to rock and ice climbing sites in Southern Ontario and Central Ontario that have not been published elsewhere. Many thanks to the various authors and contributors to the guidebooks! The guidebooks vary in in size and scope. They include obscure ice climbing sites in Southern Ontario (and some better known ones), classic climbing destinations like Bon Echo, remote areas like Abitibi-Temiskaming, interesting alternatives such as Algoma Deep Water Soloing and guides to the big rock cliffs and ice routes of […]
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When: Tuesday Oct 6thArrival: 7:00 PMTrivia starts: 8:00 PM Where: C’est What – 67 Front St E Brush up on your ACC lore and mountain history, bring your brain (or your brainiest friends), and come test your knowledge! We’ll cover a mix of ACC, Toronto, climbing, mountaineering, and all things related to the Club and what we stand for. 
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When: November 1, 2026 – November 11, 2026 Where: El Potrero Chico, Mexico Trip Leader: Terrence Liu (Terrence.KL.Liu@gmail.com) Details: El Potrero Chico is located on the outskirts of Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, a quaint little town that has been welcoming the climbing community since the late 80s and early 90s. Participants will fly into the nearest airport at Monterrey, Mexico. We will arrange for ground transportation with a private driver from the airport to our accommodations in Hidalgo, which will be either a hostel or an airbnb home depending on the size of our group. The guided program days will consist […]
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Once again, we are seeking volunteers to participate on our sections’ board of directors. We’re looking for people to fill some positions for the upcoming year or longer! If you’re interested in participating in section matters, we want you! We’re looking for the following: Board Member Positions: If you are interested in any of these positions or would like to know more, please contact our nominations committee at nominations@alpineclubtoronto.ca!
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The Toronto Section Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Saturday November 21st beginning at 5:30 pm for member business. Once again, we will be hosting our AGM at The Granite Brewery & Tied House! We’re hoping you’ll join us for our annual club celebration! Please keep your eyes peeled for an RSVP in the next couple months to ensure that we plan accordingly for your attendance. Hoping to see you all there; more news to come!
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When: Tuesday September 8thStart @ 7:00 pmSocial @ 7:30 pmPresentation @ 8:00 pm Where: C’est What – 67 Front St E Directions:Closest TTC: Union StationAccessible via GO Transit and the Gardiner;Green P parking nearby (Church St & Conger Coal Ln, ~3 min walk) Topic: Bryan Thompson has organized four large-scale re-enactment expeditions in Canada, involving extremely difficult terrain and circumstances. In each case, Bryan was partnered with award-winning filmmaker Greg Gransden. Together, the two adventurers have created three cutting-edge films that have been viewed by millions worldwide. Bryan and Greg will talk about how to prepare for and film a major […]
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When: Tuesday August 4thStart @ 7:00 pmSocial @ 7:30 pmPresentation @ 8:00 pm Where: C’est What – 67 Front St E Directions:Closest TTC: Union StationAccessible via GO Transit and the Gardiner;Green P parking nearby (Church St & Conger Coal Ln, ~3 min walk) Topic: Come grab a pint and hear Mylissa Prisner (they/she) share stories from their adventures across the East Coast and the Prairies while chasing the highest point in every province and territory in Canada.
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For those interested in attending a section mountaineering trip please fill in the section camp survey. This feedback will help us determine where section camp will be held next year, and will allow us to see if there are any other trips it makes sense for the club to organize. Please complete this as soon as possible so we have the best chance possible of securing our first choice in location! We’re also looking for members that will be able to help with organizing next year’s section camp and/or other mountaineering trips. If you are interested in helping to select, plan, […]
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Drytool Night is looking for volunteers to help build and grow the indoor dry tooling community in Ontario. Founded by a group of friends who shared a passion for the sport of competition ice climbing, Drytool Night has been promoting organizing drytool events in since 2022. Whether you’re an experienced competitor, route setter, belayer, judge, or simply passionate about climbing, we want you! Our goal is to create fun, welcoming, and well-organized events that provide an accessible pathway for climbers to learn, train, and compete. Volunteers are needed to help with event planning, route setting, equipment, scoring, registration, photography, sponsorship, […]
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South Ontario’s annual Beaver Valley Climbing Festival hosted by Ontario Access Coalition will take place August 14th to 16th. The festival features camping, climbing, and all around good times! Meet other climbers, enjoy the food, vendors, and entertainment while being minutes away from many local crags such as Devil’s Glen, Old Baldy, Metcalfe, Swamp and many more! The Toronto section will be supporting this event by hosting a climbing meetup on Saturday August 15th featuring some choice routes ready to be climbed on top rope. Highlights include: Proceeds from the festival support the Ontario Access Coalition’s work to protect outdoor […]
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