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 Read more…
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 Read more…
The term of the following Executive Committee positions are set to expire on October 31, 2021: Section Chair Treasurer Volunteer Chair Communcations Chair Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Chair The Election Committee will be accepting nominations for the above positions between September 1st and September 14th, 2021. If you wish to nominate Read more…
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. Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…