Exploratory Climbing in Canada’s North: A Trip Supported by the Jen Higgins Grant
Shira Biner, Amanda Bischke, Noah Besen and James Klemmensen spent five weeks in the summer of 2023 on a paddling and climbing expedition on the east coast of Baffin Island on a trip partially funded by the Jen Higgins Grant for Young Women. They were able to navigate an unusually late sea ice break-up, kayak 120 kilometres, slog heavy loads for days along a glacier and put up four first ascent climbs, including an all-women first ascent in the Arctic.
Celebrating Our Major Events of the Fall Season
We’ve had a busy few weeks with several major events that took months of planning. If you blinked and missed any of it, here’s a convenient round-up to enjoy!
Further in the Alpine with Petra Hekkenberg
Our custodian at Kokanee Glacier Cabin, Petra Hekkenberg, has published her second illustrated journal about Kokanee Glacier Park, titled Further in the Alpine! Purchases of the book, available at the cabin and online, will help support the park. Check it out!
2024 State Of The Mountains Report
The State of the Mountains Report is a commitment by the ACC to provide accessible, current, and accurate information about the forces that affect Canadian mountain places, ecosystems, and communities.
2024 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.
2024 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!
2024 GMC Photo Contest Winners
The annual GMC Photo Contest is open to anyone attending a week of the General Mountaineering Camp. Participants, artists, volunteers, and guides can submit their photos for a chance to win some very nice prizes from our sponsor Mountain Hardwear.
We’d like to congratulate this years winner and thank everyone who participated in the contest!
2024 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
Call for Nominations: ACC Board of Directors Election 2025
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.
Summit Bid 2024
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.
