ACC Safety Bulletin: Hypothermia
Welcome to the first ACC Safety Bulletin! 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 Annual General Meeting
The 2025 ACC Annual General Meeting is this Saturday, May 31. All ACC members are welcome to join, either in person, at the Canmore Opera House, or online via MS Teams. We hope to see you there!
Living Lakes Canada: Collecting Data From Alpine Peaks to Valley Streams
High-elevation headwaters are the lifeblood for people and ecosystems alike. They provide the freshwater that pours through taps, supports the growth of food, and nurtures a diversity of freshwater species, including the iconic Kokanee Salmon.
ACC + MLP Repeat Photography Challenge
The amazing Mountain Legacy Project collects and compares photos to historic ones taken during surveys in the early 1900s to document the landscape differences over the course of a century. Help bring history into focus with the Mountain Legacy Project by recreating century-old mountain survey photos. If you’re hiking or climbing in one of nine select locations this summer, you can contribute by capturing aligned modern shots. Selected contributors will receive an ACC prize pack and have their images featured at the Summit Shaker this October.
ACC Gazette Section Stories: Calgary
In 25 local sections across Canada, all year round, members of the ACC climb, ski, hike, go to the gym, clean up crags, build trails, and gather for social events. From St. John’s to Vancouver Island to the Yukon, thousand of club outings are run by volunteers each year.
Pulling from the 2024 ACC Gazette, these stories are from our club members, in their own words, about an aspect of their section that is special to them.
2025 Election Cycle Results
The 2025 Board Member election cycle has ended; the votes have been tallied and our new Board Members have been selected. We’d like to thank all candidates who participated in this year’s election process as well as everyone who took the time to cast their votes.
ACC Gazette Section Stories: Southern Alberta
In 25 local sections across Canada, all year round, members of the ACC climb, ski, hike, go to the gym, clean up crags, build trails, and gather for social events. From St. John’s to Vancouver Island to the Yukon, thousand of club outings are run by volunteers each year.
Pulling from the 2024 ACC Gazette, these stories are from our club members, in their own words, about an aspect of their section that is special to them.
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: Toronto
In 25 local sections across Canada, all year round, members of the ACC climb, ski, hike, go to the gym, clean up crags, build trails, and gather for social events. From St. John’s to Vancouver Island to the Yukon, thousand of club outings are run by volunteers each year.
Pulling from the 2024 ACC Gazette, these stories are from our club members, in their own words, about an aspect of their section that is special to them.
Call for photos – Help Chic Scott finish his latest book
Mountain historian Chic Scott is creating the ACC’s first official history book, a 450-page full-color volume spanning 120 years. Chic needs help to finish the book: he’s seeking photographs of key people and events from ACC members who might have rare images in their personal collections.
