NEWS

Meet Greg Hartman – ACC Edmonton’s new Access and Environment Coordinator

Greg has been an (on and off) unaffiliated member of the ACC since 2000, and a YEG section member since 2017. As the new Access and Environment Coordinator, a volunteer position, Greg will function as a nexus for collecting and advocating for club member’s interests regarding access and environment issues. The role is all about building relationships with other user and interest groups and getting YEG-ACC recognized as a reliable partner where we share interests Read more…

By Lauren Styles, ago

Introducing Charlotte Kruszewski: our Section’s first Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity Chair

Several years ago, Charlotte was an ACC member of the ACC Calgary Section, but she didn’t feel like she was fully able to engage with the Club. Sharing her experiences, Charlotte explains, “In the past, the ACC has had somewhat an ‘Old Boys Club’ feeling to it, and when signing up for trips, I encountered barriers to access events. Despite working in a climbing gym for over five years, the trip leaders didn’t believe that Read more…

By Lauren Styles, ago

Trip Report: Mt Stanley North Face

I met up with Jeremy Cherlet, Jessica Ferguson (Training and Development Chair) and Geoff Michalak early on Sunday, May 02 to attempt a climb and ski descent of the Kahl Route on the Stanley N Face (Grade III). Disclaimer: all current COVID-19 public health guidelines were followed and it is important to continue to read and follow these changing guidelines to keep each other safe and slowly return to a new normal. Also, special credit Read more…

By David Moon, ago

Member spotlight: The Faces of the ACC Ice Wall

As you may already know, Edmonton has its very own Ice Wall this winter. Tim Hankinson, our Urban Chair, along with a team of volunteers, has been spearheading a partnership with the Edmonton Ski Club. What you may not know is the team was comprised of more than 20 volunteers and partners! The team dedicated time and effort to planning and managing the project, building and maintaining the wall, belay checks, climbing lessons, and much Read more…

By Gabrielle Gascon, ago

Crevasse Rescue Practice at Edmonton Ski Club

Join us and brush up on your crevasse rescue skills for spring mountaineering season. Every Wednesday in March 7:00 – 9:00 PM. Registration is required. Register here Crevasse Rescue Practice is for those who are just starting out or have recently taken a crevasse rescue course. Practice sessions will focus on crevasse rescue scenarios for skiing and mountaineering. For more information, gear list, and to view Coordinators please visit the event calendar.

By Jessica Ferguson, ago

Avalanche Skills Training (AST1+)

This is a private AST1+ course, run by Great White North Guides, specifically for ACC Edmonton Section members!  This course will take place over one weekend – February 6th & 7th in the Parkers Ridge area, with a virtual classroom session on the evening of Wednesday, February 3rd.  As opposed to a traditional AST1, this course provides an additional companion rescue practice scenario, 8 hours with your ACMG guide Chris Girard in the field, and the second field day Read more…

By Jessica Ferguson, ago

Member Spotlight: January

Member: Cody Shimizu Favourite outdoor activities: I enjoy a variety of activities, for which I try to make time for! In winter, I’ll go skiing one weekend, and ice climbing the other one. Same pattern in summer, but with biking, scrambling, and climbing! About me: I started out exploring the outdoors with a mountain bike in my early teens. Lots of friendly group rides from local bike shops encouraged me to continue in the sport Read more…

By Gabrielle Gascon, ago

Member Spotlight: December

Member: Jessica Ferguson Activities: Alpine ski touring, scrambling, backpacking, novice rock climber / mountaineer. I also love to bike, although not an official ACC YEG sanctioned activity. About me: I joined the Section in 2016 to connect with folks who are stoked on alpine ski touring. I love anything I can do outdoors, snacks, and I’m always looking for more women to shred with! I’m excited to have taken a board position as Training and Read more…

By Gabrielle Gascon, ago

Updated ACC Edmonton Relaunch Guidelines for CoVID-19

ACC Edmonton Relaunch Guidelines These updates reflect changes to provincial guidelines issued November 24 2020 and effective on November 24 and November 27 2020 UPDATES Please note that these measures should be considered in-effect until otherwise rescinded by the Section Executive  Accommodations Accommodations (including huts) may not be shared, except by members of the same household. Group Size & Management Group size on trips may not exceed 10 persons. Members may not share indoor spaces Read more…

By Foster Karcha, ago

SKI NIGHTS ARE BACK

SKI NIGHTS STARTING DEC 2nd 6-9PM @ Edmonton Ski Club (ESC). Ski night will be every Wednesday 6-9pm during ski season while ESC is open. Register here  Note: registration is required for entry for COVID contact tracing purposes. Upon arrival you will need to acquire a lift ticket from the facility. Ski nights will be no charge for members. Feel free to enjoy a drink on ESC’s heated patio after your laps, last call is 9pm but you can stay Read more…

By David Moon, ago