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A perspective on the ACC and Environmental Issues, 1982-2001

By Alison Dinwoodie It sometimes pays to be a pack rat! When I was asked to write something for the Edmonton Section’s centennial publication about my time with the ACC Environment Committee(s), I didn’t know where to start. However, upon digging through my old files, I realized that the ACC was really the start of my second career as a so-called “environmentalist.” I much prefer the term “steward,” as this implies keeping the land in...

ACC Edmonton and the AHA

From Greg Hartman, ACC Edmonton Environment and Access Coordinator ACC Edmonton has joined the Alberta Hiking Association (AHA) as an organizational member alongside more than 20 other hiking and outdoor clubs. The AHA is the voice of hikers in the province and a strong advocate for access to trails and protection of surrounding landscapes. The AHA is a recognized stakeholder at meetings with tourism, industry, and government, and represents the interests of hikers as a...

If You Build It, They Will Come

The Story of the YEG ACC Ice Wall Famous it may be, but the familiar idiom “If you build it they will come” is actually a misquote from the 1989 baseball movie Field of Dreams. The actual quote is:” If you build it, he will come” (not they). The film itself is a metaphor for pursuing your dreams, and when used in the context of the ACC Edmonton Section dreams, the “they” certainly fits best....

Celebrating 125 Years of Swiss Mountain Guiding in Western Canada

For some members of the ACC community the influence Swiss mountain guides had on mountain culture in Canada is well know. For others, the Swiss impact may be less clear, with a vague thought of Swiss style chalets and ski instruction. I recently had the privilege of attending the 125th Anniversary of Swiss Mountains Guides in Western Canada, an event held in Golden, B.C. and organized by the Swiss Edelweiss Village Association and Golden BC Read more…

By Jarett Stastny, 4 monthsOctober 9, 2024 ago

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ACC x MEC Speaker Series: Eva Capolla

On September 8, the ACC Edmonton Section collaborated with the national ACC office and the downtown MEC store to host a speaker series event. The event featured Eva Capolla, who is an accomplished filmmaker, editor, and storyteller with a passion for mountain and alpine pursuits. Known for her ability to craft compelling narratives, Capolla has merged her love for the outdoors with her filmmaking, creating documentaries that explore human experiences in extreme environments. Her work Read more…

By Jarett Stastny, 4 monthsSeptember 23, 2024 ago