Ahhhh. May long weekend. The symbol of summer in Canada. But, sometimes Canada's weather has a mind of it's own this time of year. Join us this May long in the sunny Black Hills of South Dakota. The weather tends to be warm and sunny and the climbing is some of the best around. Check […]
The GP section is excited to announce a women’s rock climbing trip to Kenora, ON. This is a beginner to intermediate friendly trip to the Canadian Shield. Kenora is about 8 hours away from Regina and offers a different take on scenery and climbs compared with the Rockies. There is plenty of free camping as […]
We are offering section members an opportunity to go rock climbing on the September long weekend (Saturday September 4 and Sunday September 5, 2021). We will be based out of Banff/Canmore, AB. Climbing is weather dependent, therefore the leaders may decide to cancel the trip the week prior due to poor weather conditions. THIS TRIP […]
SORRY! TRIP FULL - PLEASE E-MAIL SABRINA TO BE ADDED TO WAIT LIST IN THE EVENT SOMEONE CANCELS. Let’s kick off the summer climbing season! We are offering section members an opportunity togo rock climbing this June (Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4). We will be based out ofBanff/Canmore, AB. Climbing is weather dependent, […]
Small group trip down to the Tower! Do you like taping up your hands and grunting up a crack? Come find out if you do. This will be a multi-pitch climbing trip on some famous routes. Tentative objectives include Durrance (one of the 50 classic climbs of North America), Bon Homme variation, El Cracko Diablo, […]
Join us for the first club climbing trip of 2023! We're heading to the Bow Valley from 3 to 6 June (climbing on 4 and 5 June). This trip is for anyone 18+, and beginners with some gym climbing experience (but not necessarily outdoor experience) are welcome. The trip is capped at 18 participants, but […]
Join us for a sport/trad single pitch rock climbing trip in North Dakota, USA from August 4 to 7, 2023. Participants must have an active ACC membership and pay a $50 participation fee. We're on the hunt for the closest climbing area to Regina, and North Dakota has some secrets… and rattlesnakes, apparently! There are […]
Location: Gooseneck Crag, near Minaki, ON The crag is approximately 3 hours from Winnipeg, 1 hour from Kenora, and 9.5 hours from Regina. The grades at Gooseneck range from 5.6 to 5.12, so there’s fun for everyone. This crag is also accessible from the top, so leaders can set up toprope routes at higher grades […]
TRIP FULL--NOW TAKING WAITLIST REQUESTS. We're headed south of the border to Wyoming to rope some... rock? Join us for two days of excellent climbing in Ten Sleep Canyon, Wyoming, on the September long weekend (climbing on Saturday 2 September and Sunday 3 September 2023). The impressive cliffs of Ten Sleep Canyon are composed predominantly […]
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All trips listed in the Great Plains Section’s trip schedule are coordinated by amateur volunteer hikers, skiers and climbers. When on a trip, participants must act in a manner that is safe and responsible and participants are expected to bring the equipment requested by the trip organizer. Participants should find out the requirements and demands of the trip well in advance by asking the organizer and researching the trip in guidebooks and other literature. You must be a member of the Great Plains Section of the Alpine Club of Canada to join a trip.
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If you require medical attention while you’re traveling outside of your home province, or outside of Canada, your provincial health care plan may not cover you. The ACC’s trip insurance covers air ambulance, emergency medical and many other medical expenses. Climbing, skiing and other backcountry accidents are not exempted (as they are with many insurers).
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