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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.
2024 ACC National Photo Contest
Submit your favourite outdoor photos for a chance to have your image published and win some great prizes from The North Face.
Living Lakes Canada: High Elevation Monitoring
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.
Sustainable Waste Management in the Bugaboos
By using a revolutionary urine-diverting system, Marc, alongside the volunteer group Friends of Bugaboos Park (FOBP) and the climbing community, the team significantly reduced the amount of helicopter service flights to this site and contributed to the longevity of East Creek Camp.
2021 Logan Expedition: A Trip Supported by the John Lauchlan Award
Maarten van Haeren, Ethan Berman, Peter Hoang and Alik Berg were one of two teams who received the support of the 2020 John Lauchlan Award to have a exploratory trip to the east end of Mt Logan.
After spending six weeks on the glacier, the team completed several new routes, summitted Mt Logan via the East Ridge, and attempted I-TO on the southeast face of Logan.
JLA Trip Report: Kitchatna Spires
Grant Statham and Tim Pochay were one of two teams who both received the first John Lauchlan Memorial Award in 1997 to head into the Kitchatna Spires in Alaska.
This particular piece from Grant Statham explains the importance of the John Lauchlan Award, the character that was the man himself, and the value of exploratory climbing.
