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Check out the new AMP (alpine mentorship program) events!![]()
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Single Day:![]()
AMP 2-3: Mt Aberdeen - 19 June ![]()
AMP 2-3: Fay (Aberdeen trip pre-requisite for this) - 26 June ![]()
AMP 1: Mt Temple scramble - 17 July![]()
AMP 1: Mt Hector - 24 July![]()
AMP 2-3: North Vic - 31 July![]()
AMP 2-3: Achilles Spire (August) (Date to be confirmed)![]()
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AMP 2: Alpine Rescue Skills, skills Review day then a scenario based rescue day - 11+12 June![]()
PRE-AMP: Mountaineering-Icefields Parkway - 17-19 June![]()
AMP 2: Balfour Mountaineering - 31 July-2 August![]()
AMP 1-2: Mt Joffre Scramble - Bivvy - 2-4 July![]()
AMP 2-3: Mt Joffre North Face - 2-4 July ![]()
AMP 1-2: Mt Cline - Bivvy - 13+14 August![]()
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Detailed info for each can be found on the event calendar! ![]()
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There will be more trips posted as the summer progresses.
Have you heard? Our annual 📸 Section Photo Contest 📸 is BACK, and with a star-studded judging panel to boot. Time to dig through those memory cards for a chance at glory!![]()
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The contest is open to all (and only) Calgary Section members so start sending in those amazing skiing, climbing and what-have-you pictures of the great alpine outdoors. With a total of 15 prized categories, there is no reason not to throw your hat in the ring!![]()
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Note: This is an AMATEUR photo contest, so you don't need to be a photography god or big-mountain sender to win or participate! What's more, you are encouraged to send as many pictures as you'd like.![]()
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We are especially thrilled to have a judging panel of 5 internationally renowned mountain/adventure sport photographers! Featuring:![]()
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Paul Zizka — Paul Zizka Photography![]()
Pat Morrow — www.patmorrow.com![]()
John Scurlock — Jagged Ridge![]()
John Price — John Price Photography![]()
Tim Banfield — Tim Banfield Photography![]()
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This year’s winners will be shown off at a Virtual Web Conference (with virtual door prizes!) in mid-late July (exact date TBD). This is one of the best attended events on our Section Calendar and every year we have hundreds of great pictures and great times looking through them. We hope to see you there.![]()
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Please review the entry rules carefully; paying particular attention to the “how to get the pictures to us” part. The deadline for entries is Monday June 21, 2021.
Photo Competition - Calgary Section of the ACC
www.acccalgary.ca
Welcome to the 2019 ACC Calgary Section Photo Contest or... Dinner and Slide Show!!! Or perhaps just a slide show depending on whether you attend the dinner! Please see below. It’s time once again...
Looking to take your ROCK LEADERSHIP skills to the next level and who knows, become an ACC rock trip leader? Look no further: Rock Leader Training Day is coming on Saturday June 12th!![]()
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Based on the popular Ice Leader training day with guide Scott McKay, who is known for his excellent teaching skills. One aspect to work on with Scott will be site/group management techniques aimed at increasing our risk management abilities for running TR crags or multipitches with novice climbers, particularly at sites that pose significant hazards. Additional or specific content can be negotiated based on participant demand. ![]()
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*PLEASE NOTE: this field day is paired with the classroom prep session on the evening of June 10. Please register for both events. A single fee covers both. Cost is $120/participant.![]()
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Register today! ---> bit.ly/rockleader-training
Rock Leader Training Day - Sat, Jun 12 2021
acccalgaryc.web712.discountasp.net
The official web site of the Alpine Club of Canada, Calgary. One of the best places to meet new people in your own backyard - with adventure sports, travel, and other activities.
