Time to get trained up and refreshed for the winter ski and splitboarding season! This year the Edmonton Section is pleased to share a full spectrum of avalanche skills training (AST) opportunities for beginners through to advanced practitioners.
The wait is over! the new 93N guidebook is out! Get your copy at Track and Trail or at the AGM on Oct. 23!
Several new volunteer opportunities are available for members that are looking to get more involved and help out with the Section’s key initiatives and events, right here in town!
Election Season! It’s the time of year when we look to elect some of our board, for a multi-year term (each year different positions are elected). Each candidate in the 2018 election has prepared a short statement, so you can get to know them a bit better. All will also Read more…
At our September Monthly Meeting you’ll hear from our election candidates, and have a chance to hear about the mountain adventures people in the section had this summer.
The National office of the Alpine Club of Canada has recently updated the hut booking and cancellation policy for coordinators of section trips. Please follow the link to find out about the benefits of the new policy, changes to how payments are completed, and our Section guidelines for managing your hut booking!
June 16/17 based in the ACC clubhouse Canmore. Saturday mostly lecture, Sunday a hike planned and executed by students. Map reading compass work and GPS covered and to be used on hike. Cost $90 including accomodation at the clubhouse for nights of June 15 and 16 Contact Rick Checkland Read more…
The Edmonton Section is joining forces with the Okanagan Section and taking over the Bill Putnam Hut at Fairy Meadows from Jan 26 to Feb 2, 2019. Come and join us for this prime powder week!
The Edmonton Section is holding our fourth Annual Ski Camp at the Campbell Icefields January 12-19, 2019. This popular location just north of Golden, features a first class chalet that boasts electrical power, indoor flush toilets, sauna, showers, running water and semi-private rooms. The location handpicked by two well respected Read more…
PRESENTATION BY CHIC SCOTT AND PHIL WIDMER TUESDAY MAY 22 19:30-22:00 OLD STRATHCONA PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE In May of 1967 Don Gardner, Charlie Locke, Neil Liske and Chic Scott skied The Great Divide Traverse, across the glaciers and icefields of the Continental Divide from Jasper to Kicking Horse Pass near Read more…