Our flagship program for current and aspiring Section trip leaders. Apply now for the opportunity to receive a week of heavily subsidized leadership training based out of our ever-popular GMC.
Mountain leadership development is part of The Alpine Club of Canada’s mandate. Hundreds of volunteers give of their time at both the Section and National levels to ensure other ACC members have a safe and enjoyable time in the mountains. To support the leadership development needs of these tireless and invaluable volunteers, The North Face and The Alpine Club of Canada offer a Mountain Leadership Course for activity organizers from all ACC sections. These courses takes place annually in the summer, and bi–annually in the winter. The principal objective of these courses is to empower ACC volunteers by enhancing their leadership skill sets. Through alpine environments and technical travel, these leadership courses emphasize the ‘human-factor’ in leaders’ decision-making and the creation of inclusive, enjoyable experiences, applicable to ACC activities across Canada.
The focus of this course will be to identify and exercise key leadership skills in a summer mountaineering environment. Through adventure, planning, and practice, the objective is to develop each individual’s capabilities, covering a broad range of leadership skills, with emphasis on the following:
Please note the course does not cover basic climbing skills or first aid. Conditions permitting, the majority of the daylight hours will be spent actively in the field, building skills for technical travel and skills for group management to improve safety, quality, and overall group experience. In the evenings – after dinner and a bit of relaxation – informal presentations and group discussions of the above topics will be held. Based on skills and experience in previous adventures and trip leadership, it is expected that participants will be able to share contributions to these discussions with related examples of both hard and leadership skills. Participants should be ready to plan, lead and co-ordinate all aspects of trips in the field. This will be an intensive, thought-provoking course with lots of learning for everybody!
Remillard Group GMC
The 2024 Summer Mountain Leadership Course will take place during the 5th week of the 2024 Remillard Group GMC, in the Northern Selkirks of British Columbia. For full information on the camp and logistics click here.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Date:
AUGUST 3RD-10TH, 2024
Price: $1,895 + TAX
MORE INFORMATION
Please try to register online before calling. If you are having issues please try to have your emergency contact information and course questionnaire filled out before calling.
OR Call: (403)-678-3200 ext 213
CAMP ITINERARY
GEAR, FOOD & LODGING
INCLUDED
PARTICIPANTS MUST PROVIDE
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
The focus of the Summer Leadership Course is to provide mentorship and training in both technical and leadership skills for our section trip organizers. Participants should be:
It is recommended for those individuals who live in lower elevations to arrive early to acclimate to the higher elevations, as camp will be at 2000m.
Application Opens: January 19th, 2024
Application Deadline: There are still a few spots open on the course, applications will be reviewed in order of submission. If you are interested in applying please do so as soon as possible.
A complete application for the Mountain Leadership Course will include the submission of the following three components no later than 11:59 PM (MST) on May 27th, 2024:
Please ensure that your application is complete, and that your letter of reference and section endorsement have been submitted. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
If you have been selected for one of the spots on the Mountain Leadership Course, you will be notified no later than May 27th, 2024. Payment for this course will be required at your earliest convenience. This form will be sent out to candidates who have been selected. Participants will not be allowed to attend the course if the completed forms are not received prior to the commencement of camp.
This leadership course is designed for those members who already have some climbing experience, and may have taken some related courses. The objective of the Mountain Leadership Course is to provide leadership training for our section activity organizers. It should be emphasized that this course is designed to compliment, not replace, technical or leadership training courses offered at the local level; rather, it is an exceptional opportunity for participants from across the country to share a focused learning program.
The following criteria are used when assessing applications:
Within these guidelines, the committee strives to balance participants’ representation of different ACC section4J
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