Announcements

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 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 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 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 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.

“Backcountry Riders Mentorship Program” (BRMP) is an intermediate offering developed for skiers and splitboarders who are aiming to go deeper into the backcountry in search of more challenging routes in avalanche terrain. APPLY NOW!