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The Canadian Alpine Journal is a fascinating window into the world of Canadian alpinism.

This year, ACC has partnered with MEC (Mountain Equipment Company) for the annual launch of the CAJ!

When: September 8, across 5 MEC locations.

The event at the MEC, Vancouver, is being held in 2 PARTS:

PART 1 [No registration required – just come by our booth at MEC!]

11:00am to 3:00pm 

MEC, 111 E 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1B4

ACC will hold a booth displaying the new edition of the CAJ, along with some older cherished editions as well as other ACC publications.

The booth will be hosted by Paul Geddes and Colin Huggard.

Paul is a distinguished member of the ACC and an incredible source of Canadian mountaineering history! Colin has been part of the ACC and the mountaineering community in Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver, as well as recently took on the Vancouver Section Secretary position.

Both will be happy to answer any questions about the ACC as well as share their wealth of knowledge about the local mountaineering resources and activities.

Swing by to meet us/ get your copy of the CAJ/ sign up for our newsletter in person for a chance at winning some ACC swag

 

Part 2 – please follow this link to REGISTER WITH MEC VANCOUVER: https://www.mec.ca/en/explore/acc-mountain-speaker-series

7:30pm to 9:30pm

Shira Biner and Amanda Bischke will be presenting at the Vancouver location about their expedition that is featured in this year’s CAJ.

There is a silent auction and prizes to be won! (Check out the MEC link above for more!)

Here’s a bit about the speakers

Amanda Bischke & Shira Biner – To the End of the Midnight Sun In 2023, Amanda Bischke, Shira Biner, James Klemmensen, and Noah Besen travelled to the Coronation Fjord and Coronation Glacier on the remote east coast of Baffin Island. This expedition was completed as human powered as possible with a 70 km sea kayak and 12 km of glacier travel to an area where there is no record of climbers exploring. Shira and Amanda established all-female first ascents in the Arctic. This adventure was supported by The Alpine Club of Canada’s Jen Higgins Grant.

 

Photo of one of the members of Amanda and Shira’s group

 

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About the Canadian Alpine Journal

Published annually since 1907, the Canadian Alpine Journal is the flagship publication of the Alpine Club of Canada. Each year, it is the permanent record of the biggest ascents, finest photography, and the most inspiring accomplishments. The CAJ is equal parts detailed route descriptions, introspective writing, science, humour, book reviews and member remembrances. Visit the ACC Vancouver Section table at MEC’s Vancouver store on Sunday, September 8^th to see the 2024 CAJ, along with back issues and other ACC publications.