The overnight rates for many of the ACC’s most popular huts will be increasing beginning on December 1, 2023 for reservations made starting June 1st.
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From poor and weary post-WWII Europe to the wild and free mountain wilderness of western Canada, Leo Grillmair’s life story is one of terrific adventure.
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Though alpine streams may be rapid, freezing, and cloudy, a small number of highly specialized species of algae thrive in these streams throughout the Rockies.
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The ACC’s General Mountaineering Camp (GMC) has been an ACC tradition since 1906 when the club was formed. That much hasn’t changed. What has changed is how we go about it. Check out where we’ve come from…
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We’ve recently received the third edition of “Alpine Skills Summer” from the Petzl Foundation and we couldn’t be more excited! Save 30% off the cover price inside.
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The ACC’s annual GMC is known for the remoteness of the camp and the wild exploratory nature of the climbing. The 2023 edition of the GMC promises to be one of the most remote and wild in recent memory.
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The Alpine Club of Canada, The Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, and The Lake Louise Ski Area have partnered to plan a replacement for Abbot Pass Hut
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Est-ce que nos enfants pourront skier la traversée de Wapta? Ça n'en a pas l'air.
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Will our children be able to ski the Wapta Traverse? It’s not looking good.
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We’re revamping our online store, starting with a fresh look at what we carry! We’ll be collaborating with local artists and are open to thoughts, suggestions and ideas on what you’d like to see in our online store.
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Parks Canada has announced that beginning in 2023, the road to Moraine Lake in Banff National Park will be closed to personal vehicles year round. This is a significant development for users of the area and for ACC members and the mountaineering community. The ACC has been included in discussions on this matter and while the club was not a part of the decision making process, we do support Parks Canada’s decision.
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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!
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Les 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.
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People 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.
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Have 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.
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The 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.
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The 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.
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It 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.
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