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: 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.
ACC Gazette Section Stories: Yukon
On July 18, 1918, surveyors Arthur Oliver Wheeler and Alan John Campbell, along with assistant Lee Grant Cameron rose early and ventured up the northern arm of what would later be called the Campbell Glacier and Icefield…
Call for Candidates: ACC Board of Directors Election 2026
The Alpine Club of Canada is seeking nominations for three positions on our Board of Directors for the upcoming election. Each year, three of the nine positions on the Board are elected for three-year terms.
ACC Governance Change
The ACC is changing its Board of Directors’ named Vice-Presidents to “Directors-at-Large”
ACC Gazette Section Stories: Vancouver Island
On July 18, 1918, surveyors Arthur Oliver Wheeler and Alan John Campbell, along with assistant Lee Grant Cameron rose early and ventured up the northern arm of what would later be called the Campbell Glacier and Icefield…
A New Castle Cabin
Halfway between Banff and Lake Louise along the Trans–Canada Highway sits the dramatic Castle Mountain. Halfway up the south face of Castle and overlooking the highway is the Goat Plateau ledge and, for the past 58 years, a small climbers’ hut. This summer, the hut was removed and replaced with a modern structure by the ACC hut maintenance team.
Celebration of Chic Scott and Barry Blanchard
Join us for a climbers gathering to celebrate Chic Scott and Barry Blanchard being made members of the Order of Canada. Drop by and catch up with old friends and enjoy appetizers provided by the Juniper Hotel.
