The OAC Annual General Meeting will be held Wednesday, November 5th, at 7PM! We will once again be holding our AGM virtually. This is a great opportunity to ask questions about our organization and to share input on our future direction. We'll also be holding the election for board membership, talking about recent developments, and speaking about what's on the horizon. Details for the virtual meeting will be announced October 22nd via official email to all OAC members. If you would like to run as a candidate for the board of directors, please submit your bio to info@ontarioallianceofclimbers.ca by end of day October 15th in order to have your bio included with the formal meeting announcement. You may also submit your name for the election during the meeting on November 5th. Hope to see you all there! #ontario #climbing #access

📢 It’s that time of year again!  Our call for photo submissions for the 2026 OAC Ontario Crags Calendar is now OPEN!! The Ontario Crags Calendar aims to celebrate and highlight the wide variety of climbing that Ontario has to offer. We want to showcase everything from as many different crags, seasons, and climbers as possible — ICE, SPORT, TRAD and BOULDERING are all honoured here.  Let’s celebrate the diversity of our province and our community!  Valid photo submissions must have LANDSCAPE orientation (i.e. horizontal), and be of climbers at Ontario crags only (of course!).  In order to meet print standards, full size images must be clear and at least 8.5″x11″ at 300 dpi. Submissions do not need to be dated from this year, but they DO need to showcase your love for Ontario climbing.  So make the most of this tail end of the season, or take some time to venture down memory lane and rediscover some forgotten gems! The Crags Calendar helps us raise awareness and funds in support of Ontario access.  Please consider donating a photo!  Send your best shots to submissions@ontarioallianceofclimbers.ca by SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19TH for a chance to be featured.  Chosen entrants will receive a free copy of the calendar, credit complete with name and website, and a little slice of local fame. More details at 🔗 Link in bio. This gorgeous photo was the cover of our 2021 calendar, taken by @c.drum. Will your shot make it next year? #ontario #calendar #climbingphotography #climbing

⚠️ Don't miss the deadline to get reimbursed! Route developers, this one's for you. You've generously invested your time and money to purchase the hardware that makes our crags awesome, and the Bolt Fund is here to help you shoulder the cost. The deadline to submit your 2025 Bolt Fund claims is fast approaching! All claims must be in by October 31st to be processed this year. Don't let your investment go unrecovered. Visit the 🔗 link in our bio to submit your claim today. Thank you for making Ontario's climbing community stronger. #OntarioClimbing #BoltFund #ClimbingRoutes #RouteDevelopment #ClimbingLife #Climber #CragLife

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY. The comment window for ERO 019-8238 closes at 11:59pm tonight. You've gotten us this far. Help us take it to the chains! Let's make climbing an official part of the Devil's Glen Park management plan. Support climbing in parks. 🔗 Link in bio. #SaveOntarioClimbing 📸 @jillard.starts.with.jay

The Ministry is listening, and comments from the public are part of the approval process. This is the final stretch. Comments close at 11:59pm TOMORROW. How to help: • Visit the ERO page (🔗 link in bio) • Read the amendment summary • Leave a comment saying you support formalizing climbing access and conservation at Devil’s Glen 👯‍♀️ Share the link with 3 friends who climb, hike, or care about access Support climbing in provincial parks. Provide comments to support Amendment ERO 019-8238 🔗 Link in bio. 📸 @meganmakus

Without your comment, climbing access stays vulnerable. Formal inclusion in park plans is how we protect access. No comment = no support = no guarantee. We're down to the final days to leave a comment on ERO 019-8238. If you've been meaning to leave a comment but haven't done so yet, please do so NOW! How to help: • Submit a short comment on the Environmental Registry • Include your experience, values, and why balance matters • Text 3 climbing partners and make sure they’ve commented too Support climbing in provincial parks. Provide comments to support Amendment ERO 019-8238 🔗 Link in bio. 📸 @willtam85 Comments close Sept. 19