Who doesn’t love a sweet photo contest?! This year we ran a general one that was open to all ACC members, calling for images that portray the beauty of the spaces where we play and the passion that our members have for these environments.
Click to see the winners and a few other entires!
Read MoreBlumer’s contribution to North American climbing and the ACC span over 50 years, multiple sections, and include a pivotal role in the creation of Conrad Kain Hut in the Bugaboos. Read more about his life and legacy in this memorial piece by Paul Geddes of the ACC Vancouver Section.
Read MoreWhen you operate the largest network of backcountry huts in North America, spread across a couple of different mountain ranges and with a couple dozen structures exposed to wild mountain conditions, staying on top of chores will keep a team busy.
Read MoreThe Bugaboo Section of the ACC came to life this spring with a mission to serve the thriving mountain community of the East Kootenays from Cranbrook to Golden, BC.
Read MoreTake a peek inside Catherine Moorehead’s new biography of Doug Scott, and learn about how Scott’s mountaineering and climbing career overlap with the history and people of The Alpine Club of Canada.
Read MoreThe beginning of a new year is a great time to take stock, reassess assumptions, and be open to change. The ACC communications team is taking the opportunity to reimagine how we can improve our delivery of the club’s stories to our members.
Read MoreI knew I wanted to go on this trip the moment I saw it advertised on the ACC website. I easily convinced my partner to join me; both fans of multi-day ski traverses, we had never tried a summer trip together before.
Read MoreMembers of The Alpine Club of Canada Columbia Mountains Section are hard at work restoring the western side of an iconic trail.
Read MoreDiversity, safety, equity and inclusion are an integral part of our culture at the ACC and also part of our 2022-2025 strategic plan. With this in mind, we implemented a comprehensive, club-wide Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training course throughout the fall of 2023.
Read MoreWith contributions from many generous donors, The Alpine Club of Canada has established funds to support mountaineering-related projects and initiatives. Each year the ACC grants over $15,000 through the grants listed below. Congratulations and thanks to our grant recipients.
Read MoreThe ACC Volunteer Awards recognize those members who have made significant contributions in furthering the aims and goals of the club and Canadian mountaineering in general. This year, please join us in recognizing the outstanding volunteers mentioned below.
Read MoreThis summer Shira Biner, Amanda Bischke, Noah Besen and James Klemmensen traveled to the Arctic for their first time and had the adventure of a lifetime, thanks in part to the Jen Higgins Grant for Young Women.
Read MoreThis year, the Ottawa Section welcomed a practicum student to volunteer with the club, and the experience was well worth it for everyone involved. Read about how your regional section might benefit from opening its doors to practicum students in your area.
Read MoreTwenty years ago, a remarkable endeavour took shape in Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park. The construction of a backcountry cabin, designed to raise national awareness about avalanche risk and promote backcountry safety, epitomized the collaborative spirit and dedication of a wide array of individuals, volunteer organizations, and private businesses across Canada.
Read MoreIn order to be considered for this high level of recognition by the ACC, one has made an exceptional contribution to Canadian mountaineering. Read on to find out about why Helmut Microys is deserving of recognition as one of the ACC’s most revered and influential volunteers.
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 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 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
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