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MEC has been a proud sponsor of the Alpine Club of Canada for many years and we appreciate their support. Their products are built with purpose, people, and the planet in mind. Visit their website at https://admin.alpineclubofcanada.ca/link/to/2752-20606-15-02
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A couple of weeks ago, comedian Rick Mercer and the crew behind the CBC's Rick Mercer Report visited Thunder Bay, Ontario to sample some of the local culture and winter activities. While in town, Rick sampled Finnish pancakes, experienced a traditional Finnish sauna, and attempted his first ice climb with members of the ACC's Thunder Bay Section. Find out if he was successful at https://admin.alpineclubofcanada.ca/link/to/1013-20606-47-02
Mandatory climbing helmet laws for Ontario?
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"The recent year-long ban of two climbers from Bon Echo provincial park for not wearing helmets may be an indicator of new rules coming to provincial parks and conservation areas in Southern Ontario. Last weekend a pair of climbers at Mt Nemo were confronted by park staff and told that a new rule would be imposed requiring all climbers wear helmets. Some climbers fear that if this new mandatory climbing-helmet rule comes into effect, it could transform climbing from an activity that has always emphasized personal responsibility, to one that is highly managed by outsiders who may not understand the complexities of climbing gear." Read more at https://admin.alpineclubofcanada.ca/link/to/2910-20606-137-02
Canadians cranking
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Vikki Weldon of Calgary, Alberta recently sent a 5.13d route called "Division Bell" in Cheakamus Canyon, BC. Will Stanhope of North Vancouver, BC, recently sent "Cobra Crack", a 5.14b trad route at Squamish, BC. Sean McColl of North Vancouver became the first climber in the world to break into the top-ten in both the lead climbing and bouldering events at the same event at the recent World Cup Championships in China. (Source: www.gripped.com). All three climbers are or were members of the ACC's competition climbing section (CEC). For more information about the CEC, go to https://admin.alpineclubofcanada.ca/link/to/1497-20606-77-02
11,000ers of the Purcells
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The Farnham Creek area is the "Columbia Icefield" of the Interior Ranges of BC. The greatest concentration of high peaks in the Interior Ranges will tower above our camp in Farnham Creek, an exquisitely picturesque home base for this ACC tent-based camp. Mounts Jumbo, Karnak and Commander (all over 3350m/11,000') and the Lieutenants, the Cleaver, and the Guardsmen will all be in striking distance. The camp will run from August 15-20. Find out more at https://admin.alpineclubofcanada.ca/link/to/2739-20606-128-02
Val David access update
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The Village of Val David and Val-Morin will manage all activities taking place in the park, including climbing. Climbers must purchase the annual Dufresne Regional Park membership card. Rates are $35 for residents of Val David and Val-Morin, and $50 for non-residents. The card can be purchased at the chalet host Anne Piche (1165, Condor Road) in Val-David. For more information, go to https://admin.alpineclubofcanada.ca/link/to/2755-20606-15-02
Training for alpine climbing
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"Alpinism, traditionally a haven for rebels and misfits, has been slow to come around to the concept of training purely devoted to the pursuit of excelling at climbing in the mountains. Modern alpinists have had no distinct role models to follow: No Roger Bannister or Michael Phelps to lead the way to breaking new barriers through careful application of athletic training principles." Read Steve House's training tips at https://admin.alpineclubofcanada.ca/link/to/2756-20606-15-02 (Source: http://gripped.com/)
Greg Hill - going for 2 million vertical
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"You could say Greg Hill is a numbers guy. The Canadian ski mountaineer has clocked 50,000 feet of vertical in 24 hours, 80 10,000-foot days in one season, a million vertical feet in one season, and skied the 21 summits of the Monashee Mountains in 21 days. Now, using his multiplication skills and mind-boggling aerobic endurance, Hill is in the midst of an attempt to climb and ski two million vertical feet in a calendar year, averaging 5,500 feet a day, every day." Read more and see a video interview with Greg at https://admin.alpineclubofcanada.ca/link/to/2913-20606-137-02
Whippers on video
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In their fifth "Alpine Briefs", the American Alpine Club included a series of increasingly gripping whipper videos. Watch them athttps://admin.alpineclubofcanada.ca/link/to/2916-20606-137-02
Backcountry with the Kids
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"Erin Eacott and Jason Unger are avid backcountry hikers. The birth of their first child this spring did not deter them from doing what they love best. Like the Eacott-Ungers, more Alberta families are taking advantage of world class trekking in their own backyard. Lawrence White, Executive Director of the Alpine Club of Canada says mountain huts are seeing more use by families." Read the full story at https://admin.alpineclubofcanada.ca/link/to/2775-20606-129-02
Local and Section News
The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff is offering one free admission to all Bow Valley residents until May 31.
There will be a book launch for "Canadian Rock: Select Climbs of the West" on Friday, June 4 in Canmore. "Hot off the press from Kevin McLane, this full-colour guidebook brings together into a single collection 1300 of the great rockclimbs of Western Canada, from Squamish to Lake Louise to the Ghost River Valley. Join in on a social celebration and slide show presentation of some of the best climbing routes in The Bow Valley!" Kevin will be signing specially priced books. The evening's events will take place at the Georgetown Inn starting at 7pm.
The Vancouver Island Section is holding a "Show and Tell" night on Thursday, June 10. Share your favourite digital photos from your adventures last year. The show will take place at 7pm at Swan Lake Nature Conservancy, 3873 Swan Lake Road, Victoria. Bring a mug and 50c if you want tea/coffee. All are welcome and admission is free.
The Calgary Mountain Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary on June 11 and 12. All are welcome. Among other celebrations, there will be a Friday night slide show and a dinner and dance on Saturday night. "The weekend's events will attract dignitaries, dirtbags, club members, and climbing celebrities from down the decades and across the country. Thrill to their stories, laugh at all the old jokes, squint at their yellowing slides, and cry for your fallen comrades during this once in a lifetime confluence of friends, fellowship, (dis)honour and history." Find out more at https://admin.alpineclubofcanada.ca/link/to/2761-20606-15-02
The Vancouver Island Spine Relay will be held in June 2010, involving groups of individuals running, hiking, cycling, mountain biking and horseback riding along parts of the proposed trail route from Cape Scott to Victoria. All ACC members are welcome to get involved. Find out more about the trail and relay at https://admin.alpineclubofcanada.ca/link/to/2762-20606-15-02
Mountain Weather Services is offering ACC members a 10% discount on weather courses that will take place in Victoria, Vancouver, Whistler and Canmore in June and July. By the end of the course, you will have a toolbox of resources to access current weather information, be able to interpret weather and its changes in the outdoors, be able to read and interpret satellite and radar imagery and be able to read professionally prepared weather charts. Find out more at https://admin.alpineclubofcanada.ca/link/to/2763-20606-15-02
The Rocky Mountain Section is offering a mountain navigation course on June 15, 22 and 23. Learn how to use a map, compass and GPS. This 3-evening course will be a mix of theory and pracitcal outdoor sessions. You will develop route plans and white out navigation plans. The course will take place at the ACC Clubhouse over 3 nights from 7-9:30pm. The cost is $35. To register, contact instructor Rod Plasman at rod.plasman@shaw.ca
The Saskatchewan Section's Saskatoon Urban Adventure Race will take place on Saturday, June 19th. All information and a downloadable registration form can be found at the Urban Adventure Race Page: https://admin.alpineclubofcanada.ca/link/to/2764-20606-15-02 . Volunteers are needed!
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