Mountain Culture
The ACC Aspects blog is a hub for stories, news, and insights related to mountain culture, outdoor adventures, and the climbing community in Canada. It features articles on alpine expeditions, environmental conservation, club events, and personal experiences from members. The blog also highlights ACC initiatives, hut updates, and safety tips for backcountry exploration. It’s a great resource for climbers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts looking to stay connected with the ACC community and gain inspiration for their next adventure.
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ACC Safety Bulletin: Trailhead Meetings
Based on incident reports, personal stories, and evolving risks in alpinism, the safety committee provides regular information on things to know/watch for in the backcountry to keep your next trip safe! The Safety Bulletin will be an on-going series covering various safety topics.
ACC Gazette Section Stories: Bugaboo
The ACC Bugaboo Section, the club’s newest section located in the East Kootenays of BC, took its first hut trip to the Conrad Kain Hut in August 2024. This trip brought together climbers and hikers, both young and old, to enjoy the alpine experience of the Bugaboo Spires and surrounding glaciers, tarns, and trails.
Mountain Voices: Power House Cliff
This story comes to us from the book Mountain Voices. Paired with photos from the Mountain Legacy Project, Mountain Voices is a collection of unique short essays from alpinists, activists, artists, and mountain researchers as they share their unique and fascinating perspectives.
ACC Gazette Section Stories: Jasper/Hinton
A 100-year-old tale of legendary climbing, a ‘silver’ ice-axe, and the uniting of nations. One of the coolest stories of mountaineering in the Canadian Rockies happened in Jasper exactly 100 years ago. It’s the story of the first ascent of Mt. Alberta – perhaps the most difficult peak in the range – in 1925.
Twin Falls is coming to the ACC
We are excited to announce that the Twin Falls Tea House National Historic Site will be joining the ACC hut network!
The ACC has recently been granted a license to operate Twin Falls as a part of the existing ACC hut network; Twin Falls will be available – unstaffed, self-catered, self-guided, and as a shared roof accommodation facility.
Naming Opportunities at the Robson Pass Hut
Thanks to generous donors and the dedicated efforts of many passionate people, the Robson Pass (Byron Caldwell) Hut is almost complete and we’re proud to be offering naming opportunities for its key features.
ACC Gazette Section Stories: Rocky Mountain Section
The Rocky Mountain Section hosts many ski camps, and most are self-catered and self-guided, but in January 2025 the section headed to Snowfall Lodge in the southern Selkirk Mountains for big ski terrain and a week that was a bit more luxurious.
ACC Gazette Section Stories: Columbia Mountains
Frost collects on the inside of the car windows as we enter Rogers Pass’s world of pointy peaks, cold blue skies, and fluffy flakes. This trip has been marked on my calendar for the better part of a year and it’s finally underway. Our cars are full of eager skiers and a full Costco haul, and we’re heading for the ACC’s Asulkan Cabin for the weekend.
ACC Safety Bulletin: Satellite SOS Devices
Based on incident reports, personal stories, and evolving risks in alpinism, the safety committee provides regular information on things to know/watch for in the backcountry to keep your next trip safe! The Safety Bulletin will be an on-going series covering various safety topics.
Mountain Voices: A’ä˛y Chù’: By Itself Mountain
This story comes to us from the book Mountain Voices. Paired with photos from the Mountain Legacy Project, Mountain Voices is a collection of unique short essays from alpinists, activists, artists, and mountain researchers as they share their unique and fascinating perspectives.
Celebrating an Eventful Fall Season
It’s been another eventful fall season with several major events. If you blinked and missed any of it, here’s a convenient round-up to enjoy!
ACC Gazette Section Stories: Okanagan
Frost collects on the inside of the car windows as we enter Rogers Pass’s world of pointy peaks, cold blue skies, and fluffy flakes. This trip has been marked on my calendar for the better part of a year and it’s finally underway. Our cars are full of eager skiers and a full Costco haul, and we’re heading for the ACC’s Asulkan Cabin for the weekend.
