Event Category: Training

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    Traditional (trad) climbing is the ultimate adventure in rock climbing: you are no longer confined to routes with pre-placed bolts and anchors as in sport climbs or even top-rope climbs or in the gym. This adds an extra dimension to the climbing experience: more freedom, more fun! This two-day course introduces participants to lead climbing […]

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    Note: This course will take place over TWO weekends May 11 & 12, 2024 Mount Seymour mountain skills Second weekend TBD based on snow pack Our basic mountaineering course is designed for new club members (novice climbers/mountaineers), to learn the skills necessary for safe travel in mountainous terrain. Mountaineering is a skill that takes years […]

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    Mt. Seymour – The Search for Snow This event is for people that are a part of the 2024 ACC Summer Mentoring Program. Main course – moving on steep snow Side dishes – Spring conditions risks, navigation Crampons, Ice Ax, Harness, Helmut, Belay/Rap device, prusiks optional – GPS tracks for Seymour & Runner, map & […]

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    The weather is changing and we are looking for a few instructors and leaders for the Introduction to Trad Climbing Course on May 11-12 2024 Please sign up, if you are willing to teach club members introductory trad climbing skills. This two-day course introduces participants to lead climbing using gear for protection. The emphasis is […]

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    By far our most popular course and flagship program,  the ACC Vancouver Basic Mountaineering Course is intense and we are looking for dedicated volunteer Instructors and Leaders to help teach our students 😁 This is a great opportunity to spend two full weekends mentoring up and coming mountainneers. Weekend One: May 11-12 2024 Seymour Mountain […]