Camps & Courses

Adventures

Ready to Discover Amazing Camps and Skills Courses?

We believe mountaineering (in all its forms) provides significant mental and physical health benefits to participants and connects them with their mountain environments so that they’ll help to protect them. For this reason the ACC runs outdoor camps and skills courses with the aim to grow and develop Canada’s mountaineering community, make it accessible to everyone, and to promote considerate, responsible, best practices amongst its members.

Scroll down to view our offered courses and trips. For inquiries, please contact ACC Adventures at: [email protected].

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Why Choose the ACC for Your Camp or Skills Course?

Local Knowledge

Based out of Canmore, AB, we know the Rockies region and the best local caterers, guides and porters Experience – organizing fantastic mountain adventures since 1906.

Dedicated Resources

Full-time office staff, ACMG guides and group equipment on-hand to ensure your trip runs smoothly.

Non-Profit

Any money we make on camps and courses is reinvested into providing services for our members and the mountain community.

Something For Everyone

Novice or expert, young or old, rich or poor, we have an offering for every activity and demographic.

$1,375

First Freeze Ice Camp

Whether you’re looking to elevate your skills, gain confidence, or build the independence needed for bigger objectives, this ice camp provides the perfect foundation for a season of progression.

$1,375

Intermediate

First Freeze Ice Camp

Whether you’re looking to elevate your skills, gain confidence, or build the independence needed for bigger objectives, this ice camp provides the perfect foundation for a season of progression.

$300

AST 1 Option A

Venture into the backcountry with confidence this season by equipping yourself with the skills to help mitigate avalanche risk in our Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 Course!

$300

Entry Level

AST 1 Option A

Venture into the backcountry with confidence this season by equipping yourself with the skills to help mitigate avalanche risk in our Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 Course!

$300

AST 1 Option B

Venture into the backcountry with confidence this season by equipping yourself with the skills to help mitigate avalanche risk in our Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 Course!

$300

Entry Level

AST 1 Option B

Venture into the backcountry with confidence this season by equipping yourself with the skills to help mitigate avalanche risk in our Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 Course!

$300

AST 1 Option C

Venture into the backcountry with confidence this season by equipping yourself with the skills to help mitigate avalanche risk in our Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 Course!

$300

Entry Level

AST 1 Option C

Venture into the backcountry with confidence this season by equipping yourself with the skills to help mitigate avalanche risk in our Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 Course!

$300

AST 1 Option D

Venture into the backcountry with confidence this season by equipping yourself with the skills to help mitigate avalanche risk in our Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 Course!

$300

Entry Level

AST 1 Option D

Venture into the backcountry with confidence this season by equipping yourself with the skills to help mitigate avalanche risk in our Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 Course!

$450

Intro to Ice

Take your climbing skills beyond the gym this winter with our introductory ice climbing course! Designed for beginners, this course covers essential techniques while emphasizing key safety principles.

$450

Entry Level

Intro to Ice

Take your climbing skills beyond the gym this winter with our introductory ice climbing course! Designed for beginners, this course covers essential techniques while emphasizing key safety principles.

$830

AST 2

Travel further into complex terrain, safely and independently equipped with your AST 2. With a customized curriculum for ski touring get the most out of your training with the ACC!

$830

Intermediate

AST 2

Travel further into complex terrain, safely and independently equipped with your AST 2. With a customized curriculum for ski touring get the most out of your training with the ACC!

$525

Intro to Backcountry

Set yourself up for success in the backcountry with the ACC. Expand your skiing adventures beyond the resort this winter with confidence and efficiency—join us for a safe and expertly guided experience!

$525

Entry Level

Intro to Backcountry

Set yourself up for success in the backcountry with the ACC. Expand your skiing adventures beyond the resort this winter with confidence and efficiency—join us for a safe and expertly guided experience!

$1,600

Rogers Pass Powder: Wheeler

Base yourself at the cozy Wheeler Hut and explore the legendary powder and peaks of the Selkirks with expert ACC guides. With countless classic lines and hidden gems, this is the ultimate backcountry experience.

$1,600

Intermediate

Rogers Pass Powder: Wheeler

Base yourself at the cozy Wheeler Hut and explore the legendary powder and peaks of the Selkirks with expert ACC guides. With countless classic lines and hidden gems, this is the ultimate backcountry experience.

Guiding & Instructing

Looking to get involved with the ACC? We're always keen to hear from guides and instructors with ACMG or CAA qualifications who are interested in working with us and/or developing new programs together.

Looking To Do More?

Ready to volunteer your unique backcountry skill set and promote the club ethos on one of our camps in return for a free spot? Inquire about becoming a camp manager. Want to get paid to travel into our remote huts in both summer and winter? Maybe Portering is for you!

Have More Questions?

Whether you’re a seasoned explorer or a curious novice, find out everything you need to know about participating in ACC Adventures.

We sell Tugo® Travel Insurance suitable for both ACC Adventures and personal trips

References and Links

Where does your registration fee go?

For every participant on our camps and courses, $50 goes towards the ACC’s Leadership Fund. This fund provides subsidized leadership courses and resources for ACC Section volunteer trip leaders, who are so vital to the ACC at a grassroots level and the mountain community as a whole. Come on one of our camps or courses knowing a small part of your registration fee is securing the next generation of mountain leaders and the ACC’s future.

[September 2, 2025] Bugaboo Provincial Park is currently closed to public access because of a wildfire. Campgrounds and Bugaboo (Conrad Kain) Hut are closed until further notice.

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