Mountain Culture
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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.
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.
MEC x ACC Mountain Speaker Series 2024
Join us for an evening celebrating mountain culture and storytelling at five MEC locations across Canada featuring presentations from Canadian Alpine Journal contributors. MEC locations in Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver are hosting speakers from across Canada – the evening will include prizes, silent auctions and drinks by donation. Everyone is welcome!
SUMMIT SHAKER 2024
A party on the hill! Join the ACC & ACMG on October 26, 2024, as we celebrate another year of mountain culture and adventure. Let’s gather our community to honour the work we do.
2024 GMC Photo Contest
Enter your photos from the 2024 GMC at Remillard and win big prizes from Mountain Hardwear! Deadline is Sept 15th, 2024.
Saint Boniface – MEC Ohm Tent Raffle
Saint Boniface – MEC Ohm Tent Raffle. Money raised goes towards Saint Boniface facility maintenance projects!
