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 MoreThe ACC operates 16 huts in the winter months. The best-known and most accessible ones are in high demand, but there are several options for more remote and less crowded options – for both the huts and the terrain. If you’re looking for winter adventure, and deep snow to enjoy all to yourself, check out these options.
Read MoreMountain Hardwear is a long-time partner of ours and is the headline sponsor of our annual GMC Photo Contest. Participants submit photos from their week and then we have the honour of picking the top three to win a tent, sleeping bag and a pack, courtesy of MHW.
The winners, finalists and their backstories are all available in the 2021 Winter Gazette. Below is a collection of the other wonderful entries we had to help paint a picture of how awesome the camp was!
Read MoreIf you spent time in Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park this past summer, or if you’re a local in the New Denver, BC area, you may know Petra Hekkenberg. Drawn by Canada’s nature and wide-open spaces, Petra relocated from the Netherlands to BC’s Slocan Valley and is now one of the club’s rotating custodians at the Kokanee Glacier Cabin. She’s also an artist, photographer, writer and keen observer of nature in all its forms.
Read MoreExpress your culinary talents in the majestic backcountry of Banff National Park. An unforgettable cooking experience awaits you at Shadow Lake Lodge!
Read MoreThe Conrad Kain Hut in the Bugaboos got a major upgrade this past week, even if it’s not one that most guests will notice. Check out how it all came together.
Read MoreAn inside look at the Mummery Glacier, where the 2021 GMC will be held. Views are from a helicopter flight out of Blaeberry River to Gilgit/Helmer Col, i.e. all the views are looking either to the west or north.
Read MoreAn inside look at the Mummery Glacier, where the 2021 GMC will be held. These photos are taken on the ground, mainly looking from north to south.
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreToday the ACC is releasing the cover photos (front and back) for the 2021 Canadian Alpine Journal. It's always an exciting time when we finalize the choice of cover photos and there is an extra reason for us to be proud of them this year: both the front and back cover feature female alpinists.
Read MoreWith Covid restrictions easing in Alberta, we are really excited to kick off our summer safely with these programs.
Read MoreIf you’ve attended an ACC General Mountaineering Camp (GMC) in the past, you know what a rewarding experience it is. If you have always wanted to join us, we hope this will be the year you take the opportunity to get out in the mountains and enjoy the varied challenges, beautiful vistas, and camaraderie of our 2021 Mt Mummery GMC. Read on for a taste of what’s in store this year.
Read MoreRepresenting Canada’s North since 2011, the Yukon Section’s 100 members can be found in their home range of the St. Elias Mountains as well as in neighbouring areas of Alaska and Canada.
Read MoreEnjoy the winning photos from the 2020 Pat Reiter and TJ Tessel Memorial Photo Contest with the Okanagan Section. The winners of the photo contest are voted upon by section members.
Read MoreThis year’s winners of the JLA Award will challenge an unnamed peak with a spectacular 1000m arête that lies close to the center of Gitnadoik River Provincial Park in BC.
Read MoreLike all sections, ACC Ottawa Section members and exec have been challenged by Covid this year. In 2021, they face the challenge of rebuilding membership and hope that this will occur as they are able to consistently offer the full range of activities section members have come to look forward to. Read their thoughts in this short submission.
Read MoreThe John Lauchlan Award is awarded annually to lightweight Canadian teams pursuing bold, non-commercial climbing objectives. Peter Hoang, Ethan Berman and Maarten van Haeren are one of two teams that have been chosen as recipients of the 2020 JLA. Here’s a quick description of their planned trip to the eastern side of Yukon’s Mt. Logan.
Read MoreCheck out this intense (and hilarious) look inside the caves below the Columbia Icefield in Banff National Park with the 2020 Castleguard Cave Expedition, which will also be featured in the upcoming Spring 2021 issue of the ACC Gazette.
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