Chair's Message
Beta. One of the best parts of planning for future trips is looking up beta and trying to plan in advance. For me, the adventure starts at home by getting inspired by a picture or story of a climb and then starting the planning process by sifting through as much information as I can get my hands on. Right now, I'm in the process of deciding what will still taste good on day 5 of a big wall (not much is looking good).
This year I'd like to build up our trip report library on our website. You may be wondering if it makes a difference if you write a trip report about a club trip but I'd like to reassure you that it makes a huge difference! I've pointed new members to trip reports to give them an idea of what our section is about. Pictures and stories from our members tell the story a lot better than I can. Historically the trip reports published in old versions of the breeze give us insight into the routes taken to the top of a peak and the conditions at the time. They've stood the test of time and give us an idea of the spirit of the section. For those not familiar, you can browse past trip reports at https://accedmonton.ca/trip-reports-1
If you have any trip reports kicking around in your mind, please send them to myself (chair@accedmonton.ca) or our communications director (communications@accedmonton.ca) and we will reward you with either a MEC gift card or a Rock Jungle Fitness punch pass. We are looking for well written reports of a trip including as much beta as possible, as many pictures as possible and even GPX tracks. Inspire someone to get out there and get after it!
Steven Rockarts
Chair, ACC Edmonton Section
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Summer in the Mountains - Registration Open
Lectures start April 16, weekends are May 4, 5 and May 25, 26 or June 1, 2.
SIM is a course designed for novices interesred in learning the techniques necessary for safe travel on rock, snow and ice. The course will fit you to go on novice with experience club trips.
Please contact rick.checkland@gmail.com to register or for more information.
There is a limit of 24 students. Don't wait to register.
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April Monthly Meeting - Cancelled
Due to Provincial Election on April 16th, our April general meeting is cancelled. Instead our guest, Geoff Powter will give his presentation at the May 21st meeting.
May Monthly Meeting
May 21st, 7:00 pm
Strathcona Community League Hall
10139 - 87 Ave.
Exploring The Inner Ranges: Finding the Words for a Mountain Life with Geoff Powter
This talk will combine readings from his new book with personal tales from Geoff's life of adventure and an honest look at the challenges of telling mountain stories in the right way - particularly the shifts of perception that come with changing seasons of a mountain life. Geoff will be including excerpts from his recent book "Inner Ranges", which the American Alpine Journal described as"Inner Ranges is one of the most reflective, well-crafted, self-aware climbing books to come out in recent years." AAJ 2019
This meeting is our new BYOB format. Please come to enjoy the presentation, and take time afterwards to mingle, chat, share beta and trip plans with members and guests. Note: please bring the receipts for the alcohol you will be consuming. Please do not drink and drive, and plan to make transportation arrangements should you consume enough that you cannot safely or legally drive.
June Monthly Meeting
The annual June BBQ will be on 18th. A small fee will be charged to help cover some of the costs. Food and beverages will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Trip Reports Up!
Special thanks to members Lee Green and Jessica Ambler who have recently submitted new trip reports.
Check out Jessica's report on The Last Climb and Lee's Nordic Touring report on our website!
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Member Night at Track n Trail
Join us at Track N Trail on Wednesday, April 10th from 6 PM till 8 PM for our Spring Club Night. Earn double club discount on all in-store purchases, one night only!
Track N Trail has a small bit of good news: Petzl will be extending a "No GST on all special orders” offer to anyone who special orders any Petzl equipment we don’t have in stock that evening.
Fine Print: Does not apply to prior purchases. Does not apply to service work.
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Rock Progression Program
Want to get better at indoor and outdoor rock climbing? Check out our Rock Progression Program!
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Group Camping
We have summer group camping spots available to reserve! Check it out online.
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Jasper National Park Forum
Parks Canada will be holding the Jasper National Park public forum on Wednesday, April 17th, in Edmonton, from 7 - 9 PM at the University of Alberta.
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What's the board doing?
Minutes for the Edmonton Board Meetings are published on the web site: https://accedmonton.ca/executive-meeting-minutes
Minutes are approved at the following meeting so generally lag a month.
If you have any question or ideas that you would like the board to consider please contact me secretary@accedmonton.ca or any of the board members: https://accedmonton.ca/executive
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The Breeze is the newsletter of the Edmonton Section of the Alpine Club of Canada and is e-mailed to all section members. This newsletter is published biweekly, and serves as a vehicle to inform section members of upcoming events and issues of concern. Submissions of trip reports, photos, technical articles, opinion pieces and announcements are highly encouraged!
The Breeze accepts commercial advertising. A variety of ad sizes are available. Rates vary depending on size and number of insertions. We run personal advertising and notices for section members free of charge.
Inquiries and submissions can be e-mailed to communications@accedmonton.ca. We reserve the right to edit material submitted for publication. The opinions presented in published articles are solely those of their authors. |
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