Volunteers are quite the special breed, donating one of life’s most precious assets: time. They’re there for beliefs beyond monetary reward, and we can’t thank them enough for it! They are the ACC’s heart and soul.
With several sections across Canada, there’s countless events and operations that span across these unique communities. There’s a lot going on, with so many hidden heroes, so we need your help finding out who they are!
Read MoreLes gens demandent : « pourquoi un club alpin à Ottawa? Où sont les montagnes? » Et pourtant, pour plus de 400 membres, la section Ottawa du CAC est leur groupe où se joindre pour faire du plein air.
Read MorePeople ask, “Why an alpine club in Ottawa? Where are the mountains?” Yet for more than 400 members, the ACC Ottawa Section is their go-to group for outdoor activities.
Read MoreHave you ever approached a problem multiple times using the same set of tools and/or procedures, only to fail consistently? I'd bet money that everyone who looks at their past will answer yes. People are stupid. The good news is that you came upon your stupidity honestly.
Read MoreThe ACC is fundraising to make its archival history more accessible to members and the public. The national office has kick-started a fund-raising campaign with a $25,000 donation. But more is needed. You can help by giving today to the ACC’s Bev Bendell Library Fund.
Read MoreThe Distinguished Service Award celebrates those individuals who have contributed to furthering the aims of the club or a section of the club, working on committees and projects or providing leadership for large undertakings.
Read MoreIt is with great sadness we share the news that Jay MacArthur, Life Member of the ACC and member of the ACC Vancouver Section executive, has passed.
Read MoreIt’s undeniable that good gear will help boost the enjoyment of an outdoor experience - the further you get out there the more important it becomes!
We’re proud to present the following gear sponsors for the Summit Bid
Read MoreArt is important to the way we understand our outdoor spaces - it inspires us to get out and protect the places we play in. We've gathered a variety of work that instills that feeling and we're proud to highlight our art supporters for the Summit Bid.
We’re proud to present the following art sponsors for the Summit Bid
Read MoreWe’re back from another year at the General Mountaineering Camp and we’re excited to show you the winners of the much-anticipated photo contest!
Read MoreExperiences are the lifeblood of why we get out into the mountains - check out these top experiences on our Summit Bid! Guided days in the mountains, VIP experiences and adventures you didn't even know were on your bucket list.
We’re proud to present the following experience sponsors for the Summit Bid
Read MoreThe Mountain Guides Ball has been a high point on the ACC’s calendar for over thirty years now. The ball celebrates the close ties between the mountain climbing community (the ACC) and the mountain guiding community (the ACMG). Learn more and purchase your ticket to this year’s event.
Read MoreThe ACC has enlisted celebrated mountain writer Chic Scott to capture our story. In a world where climbers have gone from relying on rough maps to carrying GPS devices and from mail delivered by horses to Instagram and online guidebooks, what do the before times have to teach us?
Read MoreDuring the final days of Abbot Pass Hut’s removal, the ACC sent up a photo and videographer to capture the dismantling for a film that will be released at the 2022 Mountain Guides Ball. For now, you can enjoy a few stills from the project.
Read MoreWe’ve got something special for you today on Aspects from our (very) talented hut custodian, Petra Hekkenberg.
The illustrations and writing from Petra’s journal have made their way to print under the title “In the Alpine”, which we’ve previewed here along with a wonderful short film on Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park!
Read MorePeople are stupid. Remember this because those three words may save your life. I work fairly hard to impress on people that I am intelligent and competent at my craft, but deep down inside, I am terrified of my stupidity. Every one of us should be scared of the idiot that is hiding inside us and waiting for the moment to take over and turn our world into chaos.
Read MoreIf you want to be part of a forward-thinking climate solution, then we have the project for you! The Alpine Club of Canada is partnering with Living Lakes Canada on a pilot high elevation monitoring program in Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park starting this summer.
Read MoreThere are a lot of details about crevasse rescue that mountaineers should know – far more than can be covered here. For this article, I would like to bring attention to arresting a fall and crevasse rescue for a two-person team.
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