Blumer’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 MoreIsobel Pheobus, Sasha Yasinksi and Sara Lilley establish a new route on the southwest face of Gladsheim Peak in the Valhalla Mountain Range, supported by the Jen Higgins Grant for Young Women.
Read MoreThe Alpine Club of Canada is preparing to collect applications and information from those interested in competing for Team Canada at events on this year's UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup Calendar.
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 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 MoreWe are excited to share this year's contest winners! We thank Mountain Hardwear for sponsoring this exciting this contest and for all the participants who submitted their photos and stories - we loved going through them!
Read MoreQu’est-ce qui réunit un groupe? Il y a au moins autant de réponses qu’il y a de personnes dans le groupe, mais pour l’aventure du CAC en Équateur, une raison partagée par tous était la passion affamée des voyages — la pandémie avait exigé des sacrifices de nous tous.
Read MoreWhat brings a group together? There are at least as many answers as there are people in the group, but for the ACC Adventure in Ecuador, one reason we had in common was a starved wanderlust—the pandemic had demanded sacrifices of us all.
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce that Mountain Hardwear has returned as the title sponsor for the GMC Photo Contest for 2023! The contest has always been a wonderful addition to our camps and provides an excellent avenue for sharing images from the season’s GMC and some exciting prizes!
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 MoreAll but seven of the peaks over 6,000 feet are in Strathcona Provincial Park, the first provincial park in BC, located in the centre of Vancouver Island. Most of the peaks can be climbed directly from highways and on a three-to-five-day trip, multiple summits can often be bagged.
Read MoreSpring has sprung in the Ottawa Valley and Ottawa Section members are looking forward to hiking and climbing, close by and further afield (hello Adirondack and Appalachian Mountains)! They’ve had a busy calendar of events this winter, all while navigating lingering COVID pandemic effects, the closure of the US border, and disruptions from the trucker protest.
Read MoreNorthern Saskatchewan is a canoe trippers’ haven. I’m not the only one who has spent hours studying the rock faces while paddling, wishing I had gear with me to climb. This year, with help from the Jen Higgins Grant, we took on the challenge.
Read MoreSince 2009 the Conrad Kain Centennial Society has promoted the legacy of Conrad Kain by offering a free-of-charge three day camp aimed at exposing teens to the rich mountaineering history in the region.
Read MoreThe soon-to-be-released 2020 Summer Gazette features a rather interesting story about connections in the mountains and a mystery surrounding a missing climber that comes full circle.
The full story will be available via the online version of The Gazette, but we thought we’d share a few of the photos that didn’t make it to publication to give you a taste of what’s to come.
Read MorePart II of Reisenhofer’s piece “Okotoks: Erratic Pleasures Through Time”, where he highlights the land development surrounding Black Rock, the introduction of pads and the gift of memories earned at this special spot.
Read More75¢ beers, screw drivers for nut tools and broken ankles - take a step back in time with this beautifully written piece from Glenn Reisenhofer. You might already know Glenn for his impressive ticklist of first ascents, or through his photography. In this two part series, he nostalgically takes us back to the early days of climbing at Big Rock, the developing ethic and style that ensued, and a mix of anecdotes on gear and friendship to make us all wish we were young and on the road again.
Read MoreWhat’s all the rave about climbing and trekking in Chamonix? Well, ACC Ambassador Nancy Hansen has written a perfect overview about why it’s so good. From speedy cablecars, flawless granite, to luxuries at altitude, Chamonix aims to tick all the boxes.
Whether you’re getting a little tired of long approaches and Canadian Rockies choss, or you’re just looking forward to planning your next overseas vacation, read on to get all the details on Chamonix!
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