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Alpine Club of Canada Edmonton Section
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Past events

General section meeting, with guest speakers: Edwina Podemski and Chris Wood

Topic:
St. Elias Range
Date:
Tuesday May 18, 2010
7:30pm - 9:00pm

Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre
8426 Gateway Boulevard NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6E 4B4





Trip Leader Orientation

Date:
Wednesday April 28, 2010
5:45pm

Description:
An orientation session for trip leaders, includes: presentations and discussion on trip planning and preparation, legal issues, equipment, and leadership and communications.
Trip leaders must attend an orientation at least once every two years: we encourage leaders to attend more frequently to review content and any updates, and to liase with other leaders.

Location:
Research Transition Facility (RTF) building, Room# 1075, University of Alberta
The RTF is directly accross 114 Street from the University Hospital, behind (west of) the Health Sciences LRT station.

Open to:
All ACC-Edmonton section trip leaders (new and old), with priority given to those who have submitted trips on our current trip schedules.
Please register and RSVP to Leadership Programs Director




Crevasse Rescue and Luau Weekend

Description:
An opportunity to spend a weekend in the mountains learning and practicing your crevasse-rescue skills during the day, then enjoy a Luau celebration at night.
Prizes awarded for best ladies' and men's costumes on Saturday night!

Dates:
May 1-2, 2010

More details available:
On our Courses - Introduction page.




General section meeting, with guest speaker: Ernst Bergmann

Topic:
Powderweeks -how to have annual epic backcountry ski vacations
Our section chair has spend 1 or 2 or 3 weeks of skiing at a fly-in backcountry lodge in BC in search of the elusive champagne powder for the last 12 years, and will tell tales and provide tips on how to do it and where to go.

Date:
Tuesday April 20, 2010
7:30pm - 9:00pm

Location:
Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre
8426 Gateway Boulevard NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6E 4B4

Open to:
All ACC members




Summer Trips - Planning Meeting

It's time to start planning our summer adventures: come and join us for a trip-planning meeting, ACC-Edmonton-style! Want to lead a trip? Bring your ideas, or brainstorm with others. We supply the munchies and bevies.
Date:
Thursday April 8, 2010
7:00pm
Location:
Boston Pizza - Team Room
4804 Calgary Trail
Edmonton, AB
Open to:
All ACC-Edmonton Section trip leaders (old and new) wanting to brainstorm/submit trips, and past trip leaders.



General section meeting, with guest speaker: Mark Boyce

Topic:
Grizzly bear conservation issues
Date:
Tuesday March 16, 2010
7:30pm - 9:00pm

** NEW LOCATION **
The Strathcona Center For Performing Arts
8426 Gateway Boulevard NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6E 4B4

Open to:
All ACC members


Volunteers wanted for: Edmonton WinterLight 2010 Festival

Our club has beed asked to participate with the adventure trail of the Winter Lights festival of the City of Edmonton. A great way to contribute to our community, generate publicity, and raise awareness about the Alpine Club and the Edmonton section of the club.

We thought we could help kids climb and rappel a static line using prusiks/cams, on a reasonably steep slope.

We need volunteers to assist with the ropes, harnesses, the crowds, and also potentially a few to answer questions and hand out promotional materials. In addition, we also need gear: especially figure-eights and jumars.

The event is held:
Friday Jan. 22, 2010, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Saturday Jan. 23, 2010, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

If you wish to volunteer, or have any questions, please contact Ernst Bergmann at chair@alpineclub-edm.org.


General section meeting: Gear night and gear-swap

Gear gear gear, and... more gear!
An opportunity to see local retailers showing-off some of the latest in gear, and an opportunity to buy/sell/swap gear with your fellow ACC/UAOC members.
Date:
Tuesday January 19, 2010
7:30pm - 9:00pm

** NEW LOCATION **
University of Alberta
Natural Resources Engineering Building: NRE 2-001
Edmonton, AB

Open to:
All ACC-Edmonton section and UofA Outdoor Club (UAOC) members.
Terms:
Cash only: we are unable to accept debit and credit cards.
Some sellers may choose to accept cheques.
Please note: ACC/UofA is only providing the venue for this sale.
All items are sold "as-is": buyer beware.
All sellers must be ACC or UAOC members

Members with gear for sale are invited to contact Lil Lezarre, to make arrangements for setting up a table.


K2 - The Ascent of the Savage Mountain

A multi-media presentation/lecture by Don Bowie, on his 2007 successful expedition to K2: 4th Canadian to summit without supplemental oxygen.

University of Alberta
ETLC Building - Lecture Hall E1-001
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Starts at 7pm
Entry fee: $10

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Jasper National Park Annual Planning Forum

Jasper: Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Jasper Activity Centre, Jasper, Alberta
Edmonton: Thursday, November 26, 2009
Delta Edmonton South Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta
Open House begins at 5:00pm, presentations begin at 7:00pm.

Parks Canada is pleased to invite you to Jasper National Park's Annual Planning Forum. Throught the Forum, we report back to you on our progress in implementing the management plan for Jasper National Park.

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Annual Photo Contest 2009 - Wine and Cheese Party


Sunday November 29, 2009, 6:00 pm
Strathcona Community Centre
Great prizes, Great Photos!

Deadline for photo context submissions: Tuesday November 17, 2009

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"As far as I can take you" - the Life of Conrad Kain

This new one-man play traces the journey of the Alpine Club of Canada's first professional mountain guide from his humble beginnings in the Austrian Alps through his most famous triumph in the Canadian Rockies: the summit of Mount Robson.


Tuesday November 17, 2009
Starts at 7:30pm
Location: The Strathcona Community Hall

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Trip Leader Orientation

Date:
November 4, 2009
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location:
To be announced.
Open to:
All ACC-Edmonton section trip leaders (new and old), with priority given to those who have submitted trips on our current trip schedules.


General section meeting, with guest speaker: Mike Haponiuk

(Rob Owens was originally scheduled, regrettably had to cancel)

Topic:
There are 54 peaks above 11,000 feet in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Mount Alberta is the sixth highest of this group and technically the most difficult to climb. The peak is usually in climbing condition for only a few weeks each year, and sometimes several years pass between successful ascents. Join Mike Haponiuk for a presentation trying to get to the top of his 50th 11,000er.
Date:
October 20, 2009
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Varscona Hotel on Whyte
8208 106 Street
Edmonton, AB


Winter Trips Planning Meeting: Ski and Ice

It's time to start planning our winter adventures - come and join us for a trip-planning meeting, ACC-Edmonton-style! Want to lead a trip? Bring your ideas, or brainstorm with others. We supply the munchies, bevies, and maps.
Date:
Tuesday October 6, 2009
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Boston Pizza - Team Room
4804 Calgary Trail
Edmonton, AB
Open to:
All ACC-Edmonton Section trip leaders wanting to brainstorm/submit trips, and past trip leaders.


General section meeting, with guest speaker: YOU!

Shows us some pics and tell us tales of your great adventures this summer!
Topic:
"We know what you did last summer!"
Date:
September 15, 2009
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Varscona Hotel on Whyte
8208 106 Street
Edmonton, AB
Open to:
All ACC-Edmonton section members.


ACC - Summer BBQ

Volunteers needed for this event! Please contact: Gary Arnold.
Date:
Tuesday June 16, 2009
5:00pm - Doors open for BBQ volunteers and setup.
6:00pm - BBQ begins.
Location:
Edmonton Strathcona Community Centre
10139 87 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
Cost:
$10.00 - includes meal with 2 drink tickets.
No cost for: Trip leaders and BBQ Volunteers


General section meeting, with guest speaker: Thirza Carpenter

Topic:
Competition Rock Climbing
Date:
Tuesday May 19, 2009
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Varscona Hotel on Whyte
8208 106 Street
Edmonton, AB
Open to:
All ACC-Edmonton section members.


ACC Luau / BBQ / Crevasse-Rescue Weekend

Date:
May 1-3, 2009
Location:
Rampart Creek Hostel
Icefields Parkway (hwy #93), north of Saskatchewan Crossing (Hwy #11)
This year, the ACC has exclusive use of Rampart Creek Hostel, and is hosting 3 events together! Whichever event you're attending, be sure to ear your best Luau outfit for the BBQ party on Saturday night, as prizes awarded for best costume.
  • Event #1 - Ice/Crevasse Rescue: Basic skiils
    2 days of basic travel and rescue skills, for students of the Summer In Mountains course.
    Cost: $25.00 per night.
  • Event #2 - Ice/Crevasse Rescue: Advanced skills
    2 days of comprehensive glacier travel & rescue skills, including: 2-person travel, 5:1 and 6:1 pulley systems.
  • Event #3 - Trip Leaders' Appreciation Weekend
    All active Edmonton Section trip leaders are invited, with room and board paid for by the club. One of the perks of leading trips, and one of the club's ways of saying "thanks for leading"! Take part in any of the Ice Crevasse Rescue courses (pre-registration required), or ski Parkers Ridge, or... whatever your fancy.
    Cost: Nada. Zip.



General section meeting, with guest speaker: Leila Bahrami

Topic:
Mountaineering in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia
Date:
Tuesday April 21, 2009
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Varscona Hotel on Whyte
8208 106 Street
Edmonton, AB
Open to:
All ACC-Edmonton section members.


Summer Trips - Planning Meeting

It's time to start planning our summer adventures - come and join us for a trip-planning meeting, ACC-Edmonton-style! Want to lead a trip? Bring your ideas, or brainstorm with others. We supply the munchies, bevies, and maps.
Date:
Tuesday April 7, 2009
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Boston Pizza - Team Room
4804 Calgary Trail
Edmonton, AB
Open to:
All ACC-Edmonton Section trip leaders wanting to brainstorm/submit trips, and past trip leaders.



Indoor Climbing: ACC Club night at Urban Uprising

Sunday February 22, 2009, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Come and join us for a night of indoor climbing.
Open to: ACC-Edmonton members, with active membership card.
More details can be found on our climbing facilities page.



An evening of stories and music with Sid Marty

Black Grizzly Of Whiskey Creek Sid Marty
ACC-Edmonton Section is pleased to present an evening of stories and music with Canadian writer, poet and singer: Sid Marty.
Date:
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Starts at 6:30 pm
Location:
Old Timer’s Cabin
9430 99 Street
Edmonton, AB
Tickets:
$30.00 (Cash, Cheque or Visa),
Includes light dinner and bar refreshment.
For tickets please call 780.460.1000 or email info@nabi.ca
Seating is limited, order your tickets NOW!

Canadian Sid Marty writes about natural history, western life and culture. He has published four books of non-fiction and three of poetry, several based on his experiences as a Park Warden in the Rocky Mountain National Parks.

In his latest work Marty explores our relationship with the great grizzly and describes the true events surrounding a series of frightening bear attacks in Banff in l980. Marty has long been a singer/guitarist performing his original songs about western Canada at various venues and on radio.



Indoor Climbing: ACC Club night at Urban Uprising

Sunday February 8, 2009, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Come and join us for a night of indoor climbing.
Open to: ACC-Edmonton members, with active membership card.
More details can be found on our climbing facilities page.

General section meeting: Garage Sale

We're having a garage sale for our next general meeting!
Date:
Tuesday January 20, 2009
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Varscona Hotel on Whyte
8208 106 Street
Edmonton, AB
Open to:
All ACC-Edmonton section members.
Terms:
Cash only: we are unable to accept debit and credit cards.
Some sellers may choose to accept cheques.
Please note: ACC is only providing the venue for this sale.
All items are sold "as-is": buyer beware.
All sellers must be ACC members

Members with gear for sale are invited to contact Lil Lezarre, to make arrangements for setting up a table. Table setup time begins at 6:00pm.

Indoor Climbing: ACC Club night at Urban Uprising

Sunday November 30, 2008, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Come and join us for a night of indoor climbing.
Open to: ACC-Edmonton members, with active membership card.
More details can be found on our climbing facilities page.

Annual Wine & Cheese, Award Night, Photo Contest


Sunday November 23, 2008, 6:00 PM.
Location: Edmonton Strathcona Community Centre, 10139 87 Avenue.
Cost: $10.00. Free admission for trip leaders and volunteers.
Deadline for waivers for summer trips: November 18, 2008.
Deadline for submissions to Photo Contest: November 18, 2008.
More details available on our Photo Contest page.


Track 'N Trail - ACC Members Night


Tuesday November 25, 2008, 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
Location: Track 'N Trail, 10148 82 Avenue (Whyte Ave)
Current ACC members (with active membership card ) are eligible to receive double the club discount on "white-tag" items (-20% on clothing), and Track 'N Trail will eat the tax on "yellow-tag" items (-5% ski, climbing gear, etc).
Munchies and drinks will be there too!


General Section Meeting

Tuesday November 18, 2008, 7:30 PM.
Location: Varscona Hotel on Whyte, 8208 106 Street.
Open to: all Edmonton section members.
Elections being held for Edmonton section executive.
Guest Speaker: Brad Harrison.
“Horses to helicopters – hemp to titanium; 100 years of the GMC”. A short history of mountaineering.

Trip Leader Orientation - Winter 2009

Thursday November 13, 2008, 5:45pm.
Location: Research Transition Facility (RTF) building, Room# 1075, University of Alberta.
The RTF is directly accross 114 Street from the University Hospital, behind the Health Sciences LRT station.
Open to: all winter trip leaders (new and old), with priority given to those who have submitted trips.