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Alpine Club Of Canada - Thunder Bay Section
Events Calendar
ACC Members Only: Scheduled events are for MEMBERS ONLY who have completed the waiver form (must be signed by parent or guardian if under 18) and met the trip leader’s requirements. You can join online at www.acctbay.ca or by filling out a membership form, and paying in full, when you sign up or show up for the event.
Sign Up Early: Call early to be listed if participating (no later than the Wed. before a weekend event, before 9 p.m. – or much earlier for popular events like our Women’s Clinics) or if you are willing help lead the trip. Member participation in section events is at the discretion of trip leaders and members must meet trip leaders’ requirements.
Difficulty Levels:
- Beginner – means you have no or next to no experience with climbing, and have no gear or knowledge of basic safety techniques and procedures. All technical equipment (helmets, harnesses, ice tools, etc.), except shoes/boots, is provided on beginner outings, and the emphasis is on learning and having lots of fun. You just need to bring enthusiasm and a safe attitude.
- Intermediate – means you have your own basic technical gear (helmet, harness, belay/rappel devices, shoes/boots, tools/crampons), as well as basic self-sufficiency skills (belaying a toprope or lead climber, rappelling safely with a back-up). You are willing to be a first-class second – help set up and tear down climbs and hump gear, and assist trip leaders where possible.
- Advanced – means you are proficient with most basic/intermediate climbing skills, have all your own gear, and are okay with assuming responsibility for yourself and other event participants. You should plan to sign up for advanced events with your partner, and be prepared to do your fair share of work to make the event happen.
Note: Events may not run due to poor weather, or lack of participants or volunteer leaders. For event details, contact Frank at 577-7950.
| 13-Dec-2011 | |
| Ice Screw Sharpening | | | Open to all members. Now that the thin ice season is about over, you may need to sharpen your gear! Learn a very effective way to keep your screws sharp and extend their life. You must bring your own safety glasses. Participation is limited so sign up early.
Info: Wes, 627-9583
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| | 17-Dec-2011 | |
| FLEX Schedule ICE | | | For beginner and intermediate members throughout the season. If you are not able to attend one of the regular beginner ice clinics, here’s an opportunity to get out on some easy ice, any day of the week, to see what it’s all about or to work on basic rope skills for ice climbing in a small group setting. Call Frank (but not the day before you want to get out!) for info: 577-7950 or sign up online and say what date works for you. | |
| | 08-Jan-2012 | |
| Beginner Ice Clinic | | For beginners - first season ice climbers. Also January 22nd and February 25*th. These are the days when preference will be given to first timers to explore the basics of ice climbing and to help with their “self-sufficiency” skills so they can make the transition to ice climbs where greater independence is required. The sessions will run at a variety of venues depending on conditions and are a big undertaking for our volunteer leaders. In case of cancellation due to cold or ice conditions, watch the website for possible reschedule dates. Please leave your pets at home. * Festiv'Ice Day - see the February 25th description for details.
cancelled due to poor ice conditions. | |
| | 15-Jan-2012 | |
| Intermediate Ice Clinic | | | For intermediate level members - you must have your own basic ice climbing gear and basic self-sufficiency skills and be prepared to second climbs. This is a skill-building ice clinic for those members in transition from beginner to intermediate. No top ropes. Location TBA. Limited to 6 participants. Info: Wes, 627-9583. | |
| | 17-Jan-2012 | |
| Technical Snow-Shoeing | | | An evening snow-shoe hike in the Nor Westers from the Broad Oaks area to the top of Lost Falls by headlamp and moonlight if it’s clear enough.You will need technical snow shoes (with integral crampons), headlamp, and hiking poles Staging at 6:30 pm. Snacks afterward courtesy of R&G. Details will be provided to those signed up. Info: Reid, 473-5888. | |
| | 22-Jan-2012 | |
| Beginner Ice Clinic | | | For beginners - first season ice climbers. (Also February 25*th) These are the days when preference will be given to first timers to explore the basics of ice climbing and to help with their “self-sufficiency” skills so they can make the transition to ice climbs where greater independence is required. The sessions will run at a variety of venues depending on conditions and are a big undertaking for our volunteer leaders. In case of cancellation due to cold or ice conditions, watch the website for possible reschedule dates. Please leave your pets at home. * Festiv-Ice Day - see the February 25th description for details. | |
| | 29-Jan-2012 | |
| Banff Mtn. Film Festival | | | The annual festival is back at the Community Auditorium with world class mountain films. Symposium and displays at 6:00 pm, films at 7:00 pm. Door prizes! Tickets (make a great Christmas gift) available now at the auditorium box office, Ticket Express (684-4444) or from the online box office at http://www.tbca.com/ Same low price - $14 (plus ticket handling fee). | |
| | 11-Feb-2012 | |
| Womens' Ice Clinic | | | For beginner and intermediate section members - women only. An opportunity for women to work on their ice climbing and related skills. Location TBA. Limited participation (8). Volunteer leaders needed, so sign up asap if you can help. Info: Jenn, 683-6421 | |
| | 12-Feb-2012 | |
| Intro to Leading Ice | | | For intermediate and advanced section members, this outing is for those climbers who (besides owning their own basic ice gear) want to move their ice climbing up a notch. Participants are expected to have basic self sufficiency skills and an interest in starting to lead ice climbs. All participants will arrive together and depart together. Limited participation (6) so register online early. Info: Wes, 627-9583. | |
| | 17-Feb-2012 | |
| Festiglace 2012 | | | Festiglace de Saint-Boniface 2012, Friday – Sunday, February 17th – 19th. The 12th Festiglace de Saint-Boniface is a weekend of ice climbing and competition on the infamous St.Boniface ice tower in downtown Winnipeg. Sign up online if you want to be part of the Thunder Bay contingent attending this fun-for-all gathering. More info on the St. Boniface section site: http://www.cesb.net/
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| | 18-Feb-2012 | |
| IGLOO Camp/Climb | | | Open to intermediate and advanced level section members. Have you always wanted to try winter camping in an Igloo, but don’t know how to build one? No problem!! Short hike in with your overnight gear, ice climb, prep your spot in one of the Igloos that will be built and waiting for you (!) then enjoy an awesome winter cook-out before tucking in for the night. Sign up early for this event and indicate whether you’re “climbing and camping” or “just climbing.” Those on the sign up list will be contacted with details. Info: Jeff, c708-8544. | |
| | 19-Feb-2012 | |
| IGLOO Camp/Climb | | | See February 18 entry for details. | |
| | 25-Feb-2012 | |
| Festiv'Ice | | | Open to all members! Whether you’ve been to any of the other events or not, you’re welcome to come out to this fun day of cranking on multiple TRs that will be set up for you. All club gear will be available for your use. Bring something interesting to cook/share for lunch to show off your menu and winter cooking skills. Evening social (sign up separately) to follow. See next event listing. Info: Frank, 577-7950. | |
| | 25-Feb-2012 | |
| Festiv'Ice Social | | | The Evening Festiv’Ice Social is open to all members, whether climbing or not BUT sign up online so we know who’s coming! The social will follow the day's climbing and will be a great time to trade stories and recharge your energy stores. Food will be provided if your name is on this list by 9 pm Feb 11, otherwise you’ll have to feed yourself! Cash bar. Details to follow. | |
| | 02-Mar-2012 | |
| 2012 NIPIGON ICEFEST | | GET YOUR PICKS SHARPENED UP FOR THE 2012 NIPIGON ICE CLIMBING FESTIVAL
January 3, 2012 – Nipigon, ON, CANADA
The Nipigon Ice Fest is back and will be held Friday March 2 to Sunday March 4, 2012 in the township of Nipigon and local ice climbing areas of Orient Bay, Kama Bay, and Paradice. There are events this year for all levels of climbers as well as non-climbers. Festival events include Friday and Saturday night climbing slideshows, gear swap, door prizes and several ice climbing clinics on world-renowned Nipigon area ice. This years’ climbing clinics will be for beginners, intermediate, mixed and women’s intro to ice climbing.
“We are enthusiastic to get the Nipigon Ice Fest back up and running. It’s been a couple of years off and we have been anxious to show off the world-class climbing opportunities in Northwestern Ontario,” says Kyra Bremer, Nipigon Ice Fest coordinator. “There is a group of us that make the pilgrimage up to Nipigon from the Midwest states every winter to experience the high level of climbing here and now it’s time to expose new people to this sport and celebrate the quality of ice climbing here.”
For those interested in participating in a clinic or any of the other events can register online at www.nipigonicefest.com. Climbing gear will be available for rent and there will be climbing gear company representatives on site throughout the festival to show off their goods. A list of area accommodations and restaurants are also listed on the website. For more information on this years’ event visit www.nipigonicefest.com.
For more information:
www.nipigonicefest.com
Kyra Bremer, Nipigon Ice Fest Coordinator
kyrabremer@hotmail.com | |
| | 03-Mar-2012 | |
| 2012 NIPIGON ICEFEST | | GET YOUR PICKS SHARPENED UP FOR THE 2012 NIPIGON ICE CLIMBING FESTIVAL
January 3, 2012 – Nipigon, ON, CANADA
The Nipigon Ice Fest is back and will be held Friday March 2 to Sunday March 4, 2012 in the township of Nipigon and local ice climbing areas of Orient Bay, Kama Bay, and Paradice. There are events this year for all levels of climbers as well as non-climbers. Festival events include Friday and Saturday night climbing slideshows, gear swap, door prizes and several ice climbing clinics on world-renowned Nipigon area ice. This years’ climbing clinics will be for beginners, intermediate, mixed and women’s intro to ice climbing.
“We are enthusiastic to get the Nipigon Ice Fest back up and running. It’s been a couple of years off and we have been anxious to show off the world-class climbing opportunities in Northwestern Ontario,” says Kyra Bremer, Nipigon Ice Fest coordinator. “There is a group of us that make the pilgrimage up to Nipigon from the Midwest states every winter to experience the high level of climbing here and now it’s time to expose new people to this sport and celebrate the quality of ice climbing here.”
For those interested in participating in a clinic or any of the other events can register online at www.nipigonicefest.com. Climbing gear will be available for rent and there will be climbing gear company representatives on site throughout the festival to show off their goods. A list of area accommodations and restaurants are also listed on the website. For more information on this years’ event visit www.nipigonicefest.com.
For more information:
www.nipigonicefest.com
Kyra Bremer, Nipigon Ice Fest Coordinator
kyrabremer@hotmail.com | |
| | 04-Mar-2012 | |
| 2012 NIPIGON ICEFEST | | GET YOUR PICKS SHARPENED UP FOR THE 2012 NIPIGON ICE CLIMBING FESTIVAL
January 3, 2012 – Nipigon, ON, CANADA
The Nipigon Ice Fest is back and will be held Friday March 2 to Sunday March 4, 2012 in the township of Nipigon and local ice climbing areas of Orient Bay, Kama Bay, and Paradice. There are events this year for all levels of climbers as well as non-climbers. Festival events include Friday and Saturday night climbing slideshows, gear swap, door prizes and several ice climbing clinics on world-renowned Nipigon area ice. This years’ climbing clinics will be for beginners, intermediate, mixed and women’s intro to ice climbing.
“We are enthusiastic to get the Nipigon Ice Fest back up and running. It’s been a couple of years off and we have been anxious to show off the world-class climbing opportunities in Northwestern Ontario,” says Kyra Bremer, Nipigon Ice Fest coordinator. “There is a group of us that make the pilgrimage up to Nipigon from the Midwest states every winter to experience the high level of climbing here and now it’s time to expose new people to this sport and celebrate the quality of ice climbing here.”
For those interested in participating in a clinic or any of the other events can register online at www.nipigonicefest.com. Climbing gear will be available for rent and there will be climbing gear company representatives on site throughout the festival to show off their goods. A list of area accommodations and restaurants are also listed on the website. For more information on this years’ event visit www.nipigonicefest.com.
For more information:
www.nipigonicefest.com
Kyra Bremer, Nipigon Ice Fest Coordinator
kyrabremer@hotmail.com | |
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