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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.

Slate of Candidates: ACC Board of Directors Elections 2025
Members of the board are elected each year on a rotating basis so that one-third of the directors are elected each year. Board members are elected for a three-year term, which begin at the club’s Annual General Meeting.
The ACC Nomination Committee has identified the following individuals to stand for election to the ACC Board of Directors for the three-year period of 2025 to 2028. Positions for election period include VP Activities, President and Secretary.

ACC Gazette Section Stories: Manitoba + St Boniface
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.

ACC Gazette Section Stories: Edmonton
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.

ACC Gazette Section Stories: Outaouais
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.

ACC Gazette Section Stories: A Month In The Life
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.

ACC Gazette Section Stories: L’Aventure Des Soirées Aventures
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.

Thierry’s Tower – GMC 2024
During week 4 of the 2024 ACC General Mountaineering Camp, longtime GMC participant and camp lover Thierry Levenq reached a significant milestone—his 100th GMC summit—on an outing to climb the stunning Serendipity Spire in the Selkirk Mountains.

ACC Gazette Section Stories: Boulder Night
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.

First Ascent to the Great Hall of the Gods – A Jen Higgins trip report
In the late summer of 2023, Isobel Phoebus, Sasha Yasinksi and Sara Lilley established a new route on the southwest face of Gladsheim Peak in the Valhalla Mountain Range, supported by the Jen Higgins Grant for Young Women.

Connecting About Change
Katie Reeder, Rikke Foss, Lauren Ryckliski and Brooklyn Rushton document the impacts of climate change in the Tonquin Valley with support from the the Jen Higgins Grant for Young Women. Trip report provided by Brooklyn Rushton.

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!