August 12th, 2017 Author: Steven Rockarts In early spring I was contacted by Craig Hartmetz asking me if I’d like to help co-lead a trip up Edith Cavel. I’d wanted to climb Cavel for quite awhile but usually in mid-August I’m climbing in the Bugaboos and hadn’t had the chance to attempt Cavel. I decided to take a break from the Bugs and give Cavel a shot, as an Edmontonian that visits Jasper on the Read more…
Lectures start April 16, weekends are May 4, 5 and May 25, 26 or June 1, 2. SIM is a course designed for novices interested in learning the techniques necessary for safe travel on rock, snow and ice. The course will fit you to go on novice with experience club trips. Please contact rick.checkland@gmail.com to register or for more information. PLEASE NOTE. Rick will be away in the mountains until April 1. All emails will be replied Read more…
We’re looking to get more useful trip reports (and beta) up on our website. If you’re able to write some stuff up, please let me know! Every quality trip report (except for subsidized courses) will be met with a small reward (unless you’re on the executive). email communications@accedmonton.ca for more info!
Author: Jarett Stastny Jessica Ferguson and I (Jarett Stastny) had the privilege of being endorsed by the Edmonton section to attend ACC national’s The North Face leadership course this winter. We quickly had a chance to meet our eight companions from various sections (the most distant hailing from the Montreal section) and our two expert ACMG guides Cyril Shokoples and Matt Reynolds. We called the Lake Louise Alpine Centre our base camp and we steeled Read more…
Catching yourself dreaming of summer while clutching your hot cocoa during one of our chilly dark evenings? Looking to line up some awesome adventures for the t-shirt months? Here’s what the ACC has planned so far for Summer 2019! GROUP CAMPING Group camping returns! Due to the Marmot Meadows closure, all group camping is in Alberta Parks this year, and the cost is “per tent” (not per person). Interested in being the camp manager for Read more…
AUG. 25 – SEPT. 02 LITTLE YOHO VALLEY This year’s camp will be held in Yoho National Park near Field B.C. the camp will be twenty-one persons at the Stanley Mitchell Hut belonging to the ACC . The main activity in this area is hiking and beginner to intermediate scrambling. There are two mountaineering objectives the Presidents and Isolated Peak both are glacier ice approaches. We will be bringing club ropes for those who wish Read more…
Trip Report Author: Gord Matthies Participants: Rob Denson (Leader), Jessica Ambler, Gord Matthies Friday evening started with Rob and Jessica rolling through Red Deer to pick up Gord on the way to Beauty Creek Hostel. We ended up being the only three people there all weekend. After a couple of false starts on the heaters due to the last occupants turning the propane off at the tank, we settled in for a fantastic weekend. Shades of Beauty looking very beautiful indeed! Read more…
Overview Join us for the second annual YEG ACC Ice Camp! No more envy for all the ski camps – finally one for Ice Climbers! This camp will be low key, with participants responsible for their own food / transportation. Accommodations are included (see below for details). We have “Ice Leaders” for this camp, these are ACC members who are skilled, safe and confident with leading ice, they are graciously volunteering their time to make Read more…
Ever wondered about Nordic Touring? Check out this informative write-up by club volunteer Lee Green!