The State of the Mountains Report is a commitment by the ACC to provide accessible, current, and accurate information about the forces that affect Canadian mountain places, ecosystems, and communities.
In addition to the feature essay on safeguarding unique ecosystems and species in Canada’s mountainous region, this year’s State of the Mountains Report includes essays on the future of Canada’s ski industry in a warming climate, Indigenous cultural burning practices in Northern British Columbia, partnerships between Jasper National Park and Indigenous Nations for caribou recovery efforts, sustainable energy projects at ACC’s backcountry huts, Whitebark Pine recovery, research on life found in deep sea environments, a Canadian preview on the 2025 United Nations International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, the state of permafrost in Canadian mountains, and more. The full report can be accessed using the link below.
We’ve had a busy few weeks with several major events that took months of planning. If you blinked and missed any of it, here’s a convenient round-up to enjoy!
Our custodian at Kokanee Glacier Cabin, Petra Hekkenberg, has published her second illustrated journal about Kokanee Glacier Park, titled Further in the Alpine! Purchases of the book, available at the cabin and online, will help support the park. Check it out!
Art is important to the way we understand our outdoor spaces – it inspires us to get out and protect the places we play in. We’ve gathered a variety of work that instills that feeling and we’re proud to highlight our art and book supporters for the Summit Bid.
We appreciate that the lands known today as Canada are home to the enduring presence of all First Nations and Métis people, and the Inuit and we acknowledge the past, present, and future generations of these Nations who continue to lead us in stewarding this land, as well as honour their knowledge and cultural ties to this place. The Alpine Club of Canada’s head office is located in the traditional lands of Treaty 7, which is comprised of the Stoney Nakoda Nations of Wesley, Chiniki, and Bearspaw; three Nations of the Blackfoot Confederacy: the Piikani, Kainai, and Siksika; the Mountain Cree; and the Tsuu T’ina of the Dene people. This territory is also shared with the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. Before the signing of Treaty 7, and prior to the establishment of provincial boundaries, this region was also used by the Ktunaxa and the Maskwacis people.
General Inquiries
Phone: 403-678-3200
Email: [email protected]
201 Indian Flats Rd.
PO Box 8040 Main St, Canmore, AB, T1W 2T8, Canada
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
The Alpine Club of Canada is a registered Amateur Athletic Association and a registered Canadian charity (Registration No: 10670 4182 RR0001). The ACC’s US ACC Foundation can accept charitable donations from donors living in the United States. We will issue a charitable tax receipt for eligible donations of $20 or more.
