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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Mountain Voices: Hišimy̓awiƛ — Creating Our Own Mountain Culture
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.
FAQ – ACC Governance Change
The Board has approved a refinement to the final stage of the director selection process, and has approved to move away from elections for selecting Board members.
Mountain Voices: Mt. Revelstoke
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 Safety Bulletin: Rockfall
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 Safety Bulletin: Plan Ahead, Be Found
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: Pigeon Spire
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.
GreenGreyWhite Photo Contest
The ACC is a big club – or rather 26 clubs. Our 19,000+ members and 26 sections from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland & Labrador to the Yukon are made up of passionate climbers, skiers and hikers. We’re all part of the same national club but we don’t see each other that much. GreenGreyWhite is our effort to connect our members in every corner of our country.
ACC Gazette Section Stories: Newfoundland & Labrador
On the farthest East Coast of Canada resides the beloved province of Newfoundland and Labrador. For most people, Newfoundland evokes an image of our Jellybean Row houses, our thick accent, or perhaps our Screech-drinkin’, cod-kissin’ “Screech In” ceremony. What one might not think of is our tight-knit, ever-growing community of rock climbers. Our island is a big hunk of rock out in the Atlantic Ocean. It’s green, it’s rugged, and it’s wild. Nowhere else can you find such easy access to the wilderness and a feeling of remoteness while being so close to town. While our crags are plenty, it wasn’t always that way.
2026 GMC Photo Contest
Enter your photos from the 2026 Trident GMC and win big prizes from Mountain Hardwear! This contest is open to all participants of the 2026 General Mountaineering Camp, including the Independent Camp and Artist’s week.
ACC National Clubhouse Public Hearing to Direct Control rezoning
Notice to ACC members to attend the public hearing/ submit comments for the national Clubhouse Direct Control rezoning project.
Mountain Voices: Marvel Lake: Losing Blue
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 Safety Bulletin: The Power of Incident Reporting
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.
