NEWS

Based on feedback from Edmonton members, the course subsidy program has been revised for 2019 in order to increase funding for leadership development and to lower the barrier for new/aspiring volunteers accessing the program. The new program is outlined in the the revised policy document here: https://accedmonton.ca/course-subsidy-policy/ As for previous years, the program offers subsidies for courses taken by members, with the total subsidy amount based on volunteer contributions to the Section. A significant change Read more…

Dates: April 27-28, 2019Cost: Approx. $500 This is a course led by an ACMG guide. Participants will learn travel and terrain management techniques for committing glaciated ski mountaineering terrain. Participants should have AST 2, crevasse rescue, superior fitness (up to 2000m days) and the headspace/ski skill to both ascend and descend steep (45°+), committing ski terrain. The cost for 2 days of this program will be roughly $500, including accommodation. Contact Jeremy Cherlet at jeremy.cherlet@gmail.com Read more…

New this year, all current members of the ACC are eligible to receive exclusive discount pricing of up to 70% off a wide range of brands including Mammut, Marmot, Vibram, Icebreaker, Outdoor Research, Zeal, and many more, through the online discount service ExpertVoice. This program was previously limited to active volunteers, and has recently been expanded to include all ACC members. Signing up is easy: just visit https://www.expertvoice.com/ and follow the steps in this PDF Read more…

Calgary Section 2019 Ice Review – Spots for Edmonton Section

The following courses have been organized for members by Jackie Pearce and are listed on the trip schedule. Full curriculum details are linked in the descriptions below. To register please contact Jackie at jackie.yegacc@gmail.com INTERMEDIATE ICE CLIMBING MOVEMENT AND TECHNIQUE COURSE Want to be a better and more confident ice climber? Work smarter, not harder by gaining proper movement and techniques! This course is designed for those who have previous ice climbing experience (around 20 Read more…

Register now! The Alpine Club of Canada, Edmonton section invites current and aspiring trip coordinators to attend the second annual seminar designed for Winter Trip Leaders with a focus on developing soft leadership skills and decision-making in avalanche terrain.