Art is important to the way we understand our outdoor spaces - it inspires us to get out and protect the places we play in. We've gathered a variety of work that instills that feeling.
We’re proud to present the following art sponsors for the Summit Bid / 2019 Mountain Guides Ball.
Read MoreEach year at the Mountain Guides Ball, the ACC and ACMG name a Patron who is recognized and honoured for their contributions to our mountain community. This year we honour John Baldwin, accomplished mountaineer, explorer and author.
Read MoreIt’s undeniable that good gear will help boost the enjoyment of an outdoor experience - the further you get out there, the more important it becomes!
We’re proud to present the following gear sponsors for the Summit Bid / 2019 Mountain Guides Ball.
Read MoreWe know, we only just entered the fall season, but a little pre-season stoke and prep never hurt anyone!
Avid skier and photographer Bianca Germain joined us last year during one of our Fairy Meadow ski weeks and took a pile of awesome photos. For those who are antsy for winter - this album’s for you.
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 MoreThe 2019 Girls on Ice Canada (GOIC) program recently wrapped up at the Wheeler and Asulkan Hut!
We sent out our ACC Services Director, Sarah Karasiuk, to join the girls for a day along the Illecillewaet Glacier - these are her photos.
Read MoreWe don’t often print opinion pieces in Aspects – we typically focus more on ACC programs and adventures stories in our blog. But in this piece, ACC Communications Specialist Peter Hoang shares some strong feelings about how we digest adventure stories and about the value of the printed story in general, and the ACC’s Canadian Alpine Journal specifically, in our increasingly digital age. Pete knows more than a bit about digital media (he handles all ACC social channels), photography (he’s a professional climbing shooter) and climbing, so this is right up his alleys.
Read MoreWith the first week of our 2019 GMC stated to begin this weekend, we thought it would be fun to look back on the 1949 GMC from a quaint (and gorgeous) journal we received.
Our GMC’s have always been a place where participants can unplug and reflect on the environment, make new friends and explore new terrain. The journal does a perfect job at explaining why these things are so special and why it’s important to slow down to have these types of experiences.
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 MoreSean Isaac’s been a long-time ACMG Alpine Guide that often joins us on ACC Adventures, whether it be leading our Early Season Ice course, Hut Discovery programs or teaching technical rock skills. His passion has already helped many people improve their technique and push their grade.
In an effort to help our guests learn more about the background of their guides, we thought we’d sit down for a few short questions with Sean.
Read MorePerhaps most of us know the Fairy Meadow (Bill Putnam) Hut best for its world-class ski terrain, but did you know that past the snow there’s uncrowded Bugaboo granite to climb?
For the first time ever, we’re offering multi-day package flights into Fairy Meadow for the summer, so we thought we’d highlight what the amazing granite in the Adamant and Gothics Group have to offer for those looking for seclusion in the hills.
Read MoreThis past Sunday, we hosted our annual Open House at the ACC Clubhouse - with this year’s theme being “Environmentalism & Sustainability”. Dozens of organizations and exhibitors from the area gathered at the Clubhouse to share their initiatives and a little about themselves.
Read MoreBecause Girls on Ice Canada is aimed at underprivileged young women who have never been on glaciers and who aren’t kitted out for mountain travel, we’re collecting gently-used gear for them.
If you’re looking to clear out some of your old gear to make room for new this summer, please consider a donation to Girls on Ice. The drop off is at Gear Up Sports in Canmore on June 6, 2:00 - 5:30pm.
Read MoreBeginning with our summer 2019 issue of The Gazette, we'll be specifically featuring and highlighting adventure stories from our members, with each issue will including three feature articles from different parts of the country and abroad.
The ACC Gazette is our club’s stories told by our members for our members.
Read MoreToday, we're proud to announce the 2019 winners of the ACC Environment Grant, the Karl Nagy Memorial Scholarship and the Jim Colpitts Memorial Scholarship.
Congratulations to all of our winners!
Read MoreWolverines have been around in the Rocky Mountains since the ice age, but unfortunately their population has been considerably reduced over the last 50 years due to our changing climate and landscapes.
Our furry friends are now considered to be a species of Special Concern under the Canadian Species at Risk Act, so initiatives like Wolverine Watch have launched efforts to help understand wolverines and preserve the lives of one of our oldest living creatures.
Read MoreEvery year we maintain or administer funds to which people may apply for financial support for their mountain-related projects and initiatives - one of those awards is the Jen Higgins Grant for Young Women.
This year we have full-female teams going to Patagonia, Peru and Alaska. Read on for a more details on the trips and give them a follow for potential trip updates!
Read MoreIs there any better way to spend your honeymoon than by boating around the Antarctic Peninsula? Probably not. ACC Ambassador Nancy Hansen and high-altitude veteran Ralf Dujmovits venture to the deep South to climb, ski and sneak in a few extra activities, enjoying the type of honeymoon that we would totally expect from the adventurous couple.
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