What’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!
Read MoreMountain Hardwear returned this year for their third year in a row to sponsor our GMC Photo Contest - without them, this contest wouldn’t exist!
We had quite the spread of weather during the GMC weeks, so the photos saw a lot of variety - which made it quite difficult to pick winners…. but alas, we did it. A big ‘thank you’ to everyone who submitted photos for the contest, it was a whole lot of fun to go through them!
Read MoreLooking to get away in the Fall for some sport climbing action in Greece? Well, ACC Ambassador Nancy Hansen has some great beta for you, whether you want to head over to Leonidio or Kalymnos, or if you’re deciding between the two destinations.
Read on to learn all about sport climbing in Greece to make your first (or repeat) trip there one of the best!
Read MoreIn an effort to promote safe climbing and practices we compiled six reports from the 2018 ANAC, featuring accidents occurring in Canada across three main themes. To read the full analysis and report for each story, click on the titles - let’s stay safe out there!
Read MoreGord McArthur thought he was finished with competition ice climbing World Cups. But retirement wasn’t sitting well, and then a sponsor called… It’s a new year - what are you dedicating yourself to?
Read MoreThis past summer Michelle Kadatz and Angela Vanwiemeersch, supported by the John Lauchlan Memorial Award, travelled to Baffin Island with hopes of establishing a new route. There they were met with the wettest summer on record, facing storms and freezing conditions.
Read MoreJourney into remote Newfoundland & Labrador with three ACC Ottawa members as they explore Torngat Mountains National Park in this photo essay - full story to appear in our 2018 Winter Gazette.
Read MoreFlatrock is a small town, about as far east as you can get in Canada before the long swim to Ireland. Despite its diminutive size, this town is home to over 100 boulder problems and 50+ single pitch climbs within 15 minutes hike of a parking area and less than 30 minutes from the Newfoundland and Labrador capital of St. John’s.
Read MoreThis report from Brad Hurkett outlines the details of a climbing accident on Sofa Mountain, an analysis for what may have caused the anchor failure during descent and the contributing factors to the fallen climber's survival.
Read MoreFive fantastic reasons why you’ll want to join the ACC on this year’s international guided trip to Norway.
Read MoreGet an inside look at some of the physical and personal challenges Hannah Preston and Michelle Kadatz faced while in the mountains of Patagonia on their trip co-sponsored by the ACC's Jen Higgins Grant for Young Women.
Climbing | Grants & Awards | Great Adventures
Read MoreA photo gallery from Hannah Preston and Michelle Kadatz's trip to Patagonia in the winter of 2018 to attempt to climb Cerro Torre or Cerro Fitz Roy.'
Climbing | Grants & Awards | Great Adventures
Read MoreLearn from the reported climbing accidents that took place in Canada in 2016 featured in Accidents in North American Climbing (ANAC) 2017.
Read MoreLearn from Connor Young, a climber who fell from the southwest ridge of Mount Aspiring while on a climbing trip in New Zealand, as he reflects on the accident a year later.
Read MoreLong-time ACC Ambassador Nancy Hansen writes here about some choice long rock routes that she's been on this summer with her partner Ralf Dujmovits.
Read MoreEach year we run a contest for the duration of our General Mountaineering Camps. This year we had over 100 photo entries. Below is our short list, featuring our top three winners.
Read MoreA photo gallery of the 2017 First Summits camp, led by Peter Amann, a long-time Alpine Club of Canada trip leader and guide who has also been chosen as the Patron for this year's Mountain Guides Ball.
Read MoreA message from Sean Isaac, editor of the Canadian Alpine Journal, reflecting upon the evolution of the CAJ as we reach our 100th issue of the publication.
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