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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Summit Bid 2025
Since our inception more than 116 years ago, the ACC has been deeply committed to defining responsible outdoor leadership, shaping meaningful mountain culture, and advocating for the preservation of Canada’s mountain environment. Auction bids directly fund this continuing legacy and we thank you for your support!
This year’s auction will raise money to support ACC Sustainable Energy Projects and the ACMG’s Simon Parboosingh Assistance Fund. Learn more about the 2024 Summit Bid Auction.
The Final Push: Help Finish the Robson Pass Hut
Temperatures are dropping. The weather has been preventing fly-ins and holding back the last of the building materials. Worst of all – the camp cook has had to leave the construction crew to feed themselves! Thankfully, a generous family has offered a matching gift to boost our fundraising efforts, DOUBLING every donation until December 31st.
2025 SUMMIT BID: Experiences
Experiences are the lifeblood of why we get out into the mountains – check out these top experiences on our Summit Bid! Guided days in the mountains, VIP experiences and adventures you didn’t even know were on your bucket list. We’re proud to highlight our experience supporters for the Summit Bid
2025 SUMMIT BID: Art
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.
2025 SUMMIT BID: Gear
We’re proud to be bringing back The Summit Bid silent auction! Win big on experiences, art and gear while supporting the future of our outdoor leaders. Check out this year’s gear contributors!
ACC Gazette Section Stories: Squamish
When I arrived in Squamish and joined the ACC, I quickly realized I had stumbled into one of the most amazing communities I’d ever been a part of. Many people come here for the mountains and adventures, and many end up sticking around for the holidays, away from their families. It made me think—what better way to spend the season than organizing something special? A cozy gathering, but with a twist…
ACC Safety Bulletin: Fixed Gear
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.
2025 GMC Photo Contest Results
That’s a wrap! Participants, artists, volunteers, and guides who attended the 2025 Hatteras GMC were all invited to submit their best photos to the annual GMC Photo Contest. Read on to see who has won this year’s prizes from Mountain Hardwear!
SUMMIT SHAKER 2025
A party on the hill! Join the ACC & ACMG on October 25, 2025, as we celebrate another year of mountain culture and adventure. Let’s gather our community to honour the work we do.
ACC Gazette Section Stories: Vancouver
ACC Vancouver is one of the largest and most active sections in the club with over 1,200 members in our community who have access to courses and trips, backcountry huts, and an extensive social calendar…
Robson Pass Hut: Progress on the Build and Joy on the Trail
It was only last month that I visited the construction site of the Robson Pass Hut to take photos for the ACC, so this was a fortuitous opportunity to check out the progress, and of course, to say ‘hello’ to the hard working and friendly Ennadai Woodworks crew.
Announcing ACC’s Newest Hut at Robson Pass
The Alpine Club of Canada is thrilled to announce the newest addition to its hut network – a new hut at Robson Pass. This hut has been more than two decades in the making and will serve as a gateway to the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies and the surrounding area.
