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ACC Sask Section: July 2012
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Trip reports and news of note from the Saskatchewan Section of the Alpine Club of Canada. Tuesday, July 03, 2012. ACC Huts - Another Way To Have Fun in the Mountains. By Dave McCormick ( dave.mcc@telus.net. Not, perhaps, in the way you had thought, but as part of a Hut Work Party. We weren't able to find the hydro system under all the snow, but there was success on installing the new windows, finishing the siding, doing some painting and generally just cleaning the site up. And there was time for a s...
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ACC Sask Section: Thrashers Weekend 2013 - Scrambles
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Trip reports and news of note from the Saskatchewan Section of the Alpine Club of Canada. Monday, June 17, 2013. Thrashers Weekend 2013 - Scrambles. Part of the activities for Thrashers Weekend was the opportunity to do some scrambles. On Saturday, two of us made the quick ascent of Baldy, the peak just above Barrier Bluffs. The weather was fine and the views were nice. We even made it down in time to take in a quick climb of two at Wasootch where the rest of the group was hanging out.
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ACC Sask Section: May 2012
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Trip reports and news of note from the Saskatchewan Section of the Alpine Club of Canada. Monday, May 07, 2012. Where Does Your Money Go? The Saskatchewan Section helps support a few worthy organizations. One of these is TABVAR (The Association of Bow Valley Rock Climbers), an organization that works to upgrade anchors and existing bolts on certain rock routes in the area. The Section received the following note related to our 2011 donation:. TABVAR can only continue the reimbursement programs, for new a...
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ACC Sask Section: March 2011
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Trip reports and news of note from the Saskatchewan Section of the Alpine Club of Canada. Friday, March 25, 2011. Backcountry Skiing Camp - February 2011. The Section just completed its second Backcountry Skiing Camp in Canmore. The camp was led by Bette Boechler with five ACC SK members attending. The camp is intended to introduce members to backcountry skiing and gear with a focus on safety and route finding, The group included two new to BC skiing and two with limited experience. Sunday, March 20, 2011.
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ACC Sask Section: February 2011
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Trip reports and news of note from the Saskatchewan Section of the Alpine Club of Canada. Thursday, February 03, 2011. Another Successful Film Festival. As usual, there were many comments about the selection of movies. Probably the most popular was the story of the kayak trip from Australia to New Zealand. The Swiss Machine also received many favourable comments. Finally, many, many thanks to our volunteers, organizations who set up pre-show displays and, especially, to our local sponsors who have suppor...
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ACC Sask Section: October 2011
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Trip reports and news of note from the Saskatchewan Section of the Alpine Club of Canada. Sunday, October 30, 2011. Skoki Mountain, carrying a 42lb backpack, scrambling, blisters and taking in the raw beauty of the mountains…this was my first backcountry adventure! A few things I learned along the way:. 61623; Ensure the new hiking boots are well worked in! 61623; Bring lots of blister bandages and tape to keep the feet in good shape! Luckily our group was well prepared and willing to share with me.
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ACC Sask Section: February 2012
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Trip reports and news of note from the Saskatchewan Section of the Alpine Club of Canada. Wednesday, February 01, 2012. Yamnuska Advanced Ice Systems Course. Date: January 21-22, 2012. Attendees: Jeff Dmytrowich, Howard Hemingson, Kevin Esler. Our guide Nick Sharpe. The second day took us out to Johnston Canyon. Of one of that climb to help everyone get an idea of what it was like from a climber’s view. Later we practiced making V-threads and had a discussion about the rope management and prote...
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ACC Sask Section: June 2013
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Trip reports and news of note from the Saskatchewan Section of the Alpine Club of Canada. Monday, June 17, 2013. Thrashers Weekend 2013 - Scrambles. Part of the activities for Thrashers Weekend was the opportunity to do some scrambles. On Saturday, two of us made the quick ascent of Baldy, the peak just above Barrier Bluffs. The weather was fine and the views were nice. We even made it down in time to take in a quick climb of two at Wasootch where the rest of the group was hanging out. The Prairie Pitch ...
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