Archive for October, 2016

  • Phil’s Guide to Sizing a Ski

    Re-post from my handy dandy blog. So you’re trying to buy skis… The point of this article is to help…

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  • Ice Climbing leaders and coordinators! STICKSSS 2016/2017

    Hello everyone! Ice climbing season is nearly here and our Climbing Committee Chair (Nicole) is looking for volunteer leaders and…

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  • Dropped Gear: Is It Safe?

    I just noticed a comment on this subject in the Main Club news, and a reference to “Rock and Ice”…

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  • Pigeon Mountain – A Newbie’s first ACC trip

    Newbie’s first ACC trip by Sara Lee I joined my first ACC trip to Pigeon Mountain! Yes, I know, probably…

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  • Annual Photo Contest

    Dinner and Slide Show!!! It’s time once again for submitting to our annual photo contest. Submission deadline: November 20th to…

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  • Gear Swap – Section Social

    Hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving weekend! Just a quick note to flag the monthly social with a difference.  A…

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  • ACC Calgary climbing season extension

    While it feels like winter in Calgary for those rock lovers in the ACC section the climbing season is ongoing.…

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  • Flat Knots for Joining Rappel Ropes

    For many years, ‘flat’ joining knots have been gaining popularity for joining pairs of ropes to be used for rappelling,…

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