2019 was a banner year for us here at the ACC. New huts, new partners, new programs, a new section, and more - it’s a lot to take in! To review, and to catch you up if you missed anything, we’ve rounded up all the year’s biggest pieces of ACC news here.
2019 was certainly one to celebrate, and we also can’t wait to see what arrives in 2020.
Read MoreIt's always a great day when we roll out a NEW HUT! The ACC and Parks Canada are proud to announce that the patrol cabin at Jacques Lake in Jasper National Park has been opened for public enjoyment in winter. Continue reading on for more info and images from the new hut, along with booking information!
Read MoreGabrielle Degagne, Marian Krogh and Stephanie Jones explore the rugged coastline of the Beagle Channel and Darwin Mountain Range in Patagonia, fall 2019. Their trip consists of travel by foot, kayak and skis in the remote region.
Read MoreIn this piece from Jo Bulmer and Heather Lightfoot, they head to Peru to climb in the gorgeous Cordillera Blanca range, specifically focusing on the granite tower “La Esfinge”. While sampling the local climbing scene, they immerse themselves in the mountains and the community, increasing their understanding of why it’s important to protect these special places.
Read MoreThis past summer Amaya Cherian-Hall, Claire Clarkson, Caleigh Warner and Sami Bierman spent 11 days traversing the Juneau Icefield from Juneau, AK to Atlin, BC. On the trip, they collected snow samples for the Juneau Icefields Research Program (JIRP), wrote, made art, pushed their personal limits while about themselves and the team.
Read MoreThe Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival has always been one of our favourite times of the year, where we get to join together with other outdoor enthusiasts from around the world and celebrate mountain culture in one place.
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 art sponsors for the Summit Bid / 2019 Mountain Guides Ball.
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.
We’re proud to present the following art sponsors for the Summit Bid / 2019 Mountain Guides Ball.
Read MoreEach year at the Mountain Guides Ball, the ACC and ACMG name a Patron who is recognized and honoured for their contributions to our mountain community. This year we honour John Baldwin, accomplished mountaineer, explorer and author.
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 / 2019 Mountain Guides Ball.
Read MoreWe know, we only just entered the fall season, but a little pre-season stoke and prep never hurt anyone!
Avid skier and photographer Bianca Germain joined us last year during one of our Fairy Meadow ski weeks and took a pile of awesome photos. For those who are antsy for winter - this album’s for you.
Read MoreMountain Hardwear returned this year for their third year in a row to sponsor our GMC Photo Contest - without them, this contest wouldn’t exist!
We had quite the spread of weather during the GMC weeks, so the photos saw a lot of variety - which made it quite difficult to pick winners…. but alas, we did it. A big ‘thank you’ to everyone who submitted photos for the contest, it was a whole lot of fun to go through them!
Read MoreThe 2019 Girls on Ice Canada (GOIC) program recently wrapped up at the Wheeler and Asulkan Hut!
We sent out our ACC Services Director, Sarah Karasiuk, to join the girls for a day along the Illecillewaet Glacier - these are her photos.
Read MoreWe don’t often print opinion pieces in Aspects – we typically focus more on ACC programs and adventures stories in our blog. But in this piece, ACC Communications Specialist Peter Hoang shares some strong feelings about how we digest adventure stories and about the value of the printed story in general, and the ACC’s Canadian Alpine Journal specifically, in our increasingly digital age. Pete knows more than a bit about digital media (he handles all ACC social channels), photography (he’s a professional climbing shooter) and climbing, so this is right up his alleys.
Read MoreWith the first week of our 2019 GMC stated to begin this weekend, we thought it would be fun to look back on the 1949 GMC from a quaint (and gorgeous) journal we received.
Our GMC’s have always been a place where participants can unplug and reflect on the environment, make new friends and explore new terrain. The journal does a perfect job at explaining why these things are so special and why it’s important to slow down to have these types of experiences.
Read MoreLooking to get away in the Fall for some sport climbing action in Greece? Well, ACC Ambassador Nancy Hansen has some great beta for you, whether you want to head over to Leonidio or Kalymnos, or if you’re deciding between the two destinations.
Read on to learn all about sport climbing in Greece to make your first (or repeat) trip there one of the best!
Read MoreSean Isaac’s been a long-time ACMG Alpine Guide that often joins us on ACC Adventures, whether it be leading our Early Season Ice course, Hut Discovery programs or teaching technical rock skills. His passion has already helped many people improve their technique and push their grade.
In an effort to help our guests learn more about the background of their guides, we thought we’d sit down for a few short questions with Sean.
Read MorePerhaps most of us know the Fairy Meadow (Bill Putnam) Hut best for its world-class ski terrain, but did you know that past the snow there’s uncrowded Bugaboo granite to climb?
For the first time ever, we’re offering multi-day package flights into Fairy Meadow for the summer, so we thought we’d highlight what the amazing granite in the Adamant and Gothics Group have to offer for those looking for seclusion in the hills.
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