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…
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November 24 and November 27 2020 UPDATES Please note that these measures should be considered in-effect until otherwise rescinded by the Section Executive Accommodations Accommodations (including huts) may not be shared, except Read more…
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. Read more…
Member: Rene Villeneuve Favourite outdoor activities: Backcountry skiing, canoeing, backpacking About me: I love backpacking, canoeing, and most muscle powered ways to travel from A to B. I prefer to be above the trees in the alpine, or on the water, which is the best way to enjoy the best Read more…
The Edmonton Section Strategic Plan was developed by multiple board members between 2017 and 2018. While the document has informed board decisions, it was never finalized and released to members. In September of 2020, the Board conducted a final review for release to the members. An expiry date is provided Read more…
Steven Rockarts: ACC-Edmonton Chair Favourite outdoor activities: I enjoy everything, but especially all things climbing – rock climbing, ice climbing, trad, bouldering, dry tooling; you name it! About me: I am very proud to have been chair of a community that has helped me to evolve in the mountains for Read more…
Charlotte Kruszewsk: ACC-Edmonton Member Favourite outdoor activities: All things outdoors, but especially paddling, biking, cycling, climbing, and running. Edmonton portrait taken at Amiskwaskahikan About me: I’m Charlotte, and I’m determined and willing. That’s what enabled me to spend the last 14 years of my life in the outdoor industry in Read more…
ACC Edmonton Relaunch Guidelines Note: these guidelines were previously published in the Section’s monthly email newsletter (The Breeze) in July 2020. With the province moving towards Stage 2 of it’s relaunch, and National ACC having created guidance and documentation necessary, the Edmonton Section is once again starting to host mountain Read more…
2ND Annual YEG ACC Ice Climbing Camp! March 23rd – 31st 2019 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 Read more…
Summer in the Mountains (SIM) is on 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 Read more…