Event Category: Social

  • In 2014, Sandy Allan and his team set out to climb what was then regarded as the ‘last great climb’ of the Himalaya—the giant Mazeno Ridge on Nanga Parbat, the world’s ninth highest mountain. The ascent took 18 days, the last four of which were endured without food and water. Come listen to Sandy describe […]

  • Need to stock up on gear for the season? Here’s your chance: 10% off everything* at MEC for members of the Alpine Club. *Except blundstone products… (for whatever reason)? Register for the event to be eligible for your in store 10% discount (10% on kayaks & bicycles too!). You must be an MEC member to […]

  • The Great Divide Trail is a wilderness hiking trail in the Canadian Rockies. The trail follows the Great Divide between Alberta and British Columbia, crossing the divide no fewer than 30 times. It begins in Waterton Lakes National Park at the Canada-US border (where it connects with the Continental Divide Trail) and ends in Kakwa […]

  • In December 2015, 4 ACC Vancouver teams travelled down to Argentina to climb the highest mountain in South America – Aconcagua. Join us as Rob Brusse and Brent Seal share stories from their amazing adventure!