Ice Climbing is rad: it's fundamentally simple but devilishly tricky. This will be the second trip to Waterton for the ACC-GPS, but the first one with people actually going (last year's was mostly cancelled due to bad weather). Participants: 8 climbers Climber Prerequisite: Familiarity with avalanche procedures (will go over a refresher outdoors prior to […]
Showtimes, film programs, and advisories: Friday 19 April at 7:00pm: Paintbrush Saturday 20 April at 1:30pm: Fireweed Saturday 20 April at 7:00pm: Arnica Get off the beaten path and explore the edge of believable with captivating stories from the 48th Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival. Stand on the highest peaks, ski the steepest slopes, […]
The Saskatchewan Orienteering Association and the Great Plains Section have collaborated to present a day of map and compass skill building. Join us on 8 June from 10 am to 2 pm. Introductory Map & Compass Navigation Clinic Location: White Butte Trails near Regina, featuring both classroom instruction at the ski shelter and hands-on practical […]
Kick off your 2024 climbing season with us! We're heading to the Bow Valley from 14 to 17 June (climbing on 15 and 16 June). Beginners with some gym climbing experience (but not necessarily outdoor experience) are welcome. A signed waiver will be required for each participant. Please note that the trip is weather-dependent and […]
Join the first-ever Great Plains Section family climbing trip! We'll spend 12 to 15 July in the David Thompson corridor (climbing on 13 and 14 July). This trip is for families with children of any age. We'll have climbing options in every grade range. The trip organizer will discuss the approaches and climbing areas with […]
Did you know you there are climbing crags driving distance EAST of Regina?! There are six crags all in close proximity, so come join us in the Canadian Shield of northwestern Ontario for some fantastic climbing. The crags, parking, and camping are approximately 3 hours from Winnipeg, 1 hour from Kenora, and 9.5 hours from […]
Let’s take advantage of the last long weekend of summer! The club is once again heading south to go rock climbing for two days in Ten Sleep Canyon, Wyoming, on the September long weekend (Saturday August 31 and Sunday September 1, 2024). THIS IS AN INTERMEDIATE TRIP. No prior outdoor climbing experience is required; however, […]
When: Friday 13 to Sunday 15 September 2024 Where: Grasslands National Park, East Block Cost: $50 per participant; active ACC Great Plains membership required Grasslands National Park is an exciting wilderness area that presents female ACC-GPS members with a unique opportunity to learn new skills and build confidence. This trip will see a group of […]
Your GPS Executive is pleased to invite active members to the 2024 Annual General Meeting. Please join us on Saturday 20 October at the White Butte Ski Shelter, located at White Butte Ski Trails east of Regina (near Pilot Butte). The AGM will occur at 4 pm, but we will integrate some social time and […]
Let's get together and get stoked for the mountains! What is stoke night? In the depths of the seasonal depression months, we're hosting a Friday night each month where one of our very own mountain people will present on a trip they've done. You can expect exaggerated tales, epic photos, maps, packing lists, planning details, […]
Register to attend a trip with the Alpine Club of Canada Great Plains Section
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.
As a broker for TuGo, the ACC offers Emergency Medical Insurance, Trip Cancellation Insurance, Baggage Insurance and more. These policies are available to all Canadians travelling outside their home province within Canada as well as internationally.
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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