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10% at Toronto MEC

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MEC is hosting a ACC and OAC members’ appreciation night

The Alpine Club of Canada – Toronto chapter and The Ontario Access Coalition Club Night
7:30pm – 9pm Tuesday May 10th at Mountain Equipment Co-op
400 King Street West – Toronto

CLUB NIGHT DETAILS:
10% off everything except bikes and boats, which are 5% off
0% off already discounted packaged deals
*You need to be a member of MEC to shop at the store, $5 for a lifetime membership*

If you need to load up on gear for the season, this is your chance!

May 6, 2011
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2011 Old Baldy permits

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Another climbing season is finally here! Spring is the ideal time get the permit for Old Baldy so you can get the most from this great cliff. You can get your 2011 annual permits for climbing at Old Baldy by downloading the form from here

Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (GSCA) who manages Old Baldy, continues to work with climbers and listen to our needs. GSCA is currently working with the OAC, MEC and local volunteers to facilitate replacement of aging hardware at the cliff. You can read more about the project here and here.
One of the first cliffs to dry in wet weather, Old Baldy features pocketed limestone sport and trad routes in a beautiful setting looking out over the Beaver Valley. Get your permit today.

May 2, 2011
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Earth Day 2011: Climber's Rock steps up

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Climber’s Rock in Burlington has stepped up and is making a great offer in support of OAC Earth Day: Invasion Elimination, taking place on Sunday May 1st at Rattlesnake Point.

Here’s the deal – for any person who takes part in the OAC Earth Day event, Climber’s Rock is happy to offer you a special day pass rate of $11.50 + tax. From this discounted rate, Climber’s Rock will donate $2.00 to the OAC in support of access efforts in Ontario. Thanks Climber’s Rock!

Please note that the OAC Earth Day event is rain or shine, and so is the offer at Climber’s Rock. Please show your stamp from Earth Day at the time of day pass purchase. Climber’s Rock is open until 9pm on May 1st.

April 23, 2011
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Earth Day 2011: Climber’s Rock steps up

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Climber’s Rock in Burlington has stepped up and is making a great offer in support of OAC Earth Day: Invasion Elimination, taking place on Sunday May 1st at Rattlesnake Point.

Here’s the deal – for any person who takes part in the OAC Earth Day event, Climber’s Rock is happy to offer you a special day pass rate of $11.50 + tax. From this discounted rate, Climber’s Rock will donate $2.00 to the OAC in support of access efforts in Ontario. Thanks Climber’s Rock!

Please note that the OAC Earth Day event is rain or shine, and so is the offer at Climber’s Rock. Please show your stamp from Earth Day at the time of day pass purchase. Climber’s Rock is open until 9pm on May 1st.

April 23, 2011
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OAC Earth Day 2011: Invasion Elimination

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The OAC is very pleased to announce the return of our annual Earth Day event. This is the opportunity you have been waiting for to do your part for climbing access in Ontario. Join your fellow climbers on Sunday, May 1st at Rattlesnake Point for Earth Day activities, a delicious BBQ, big prizes, and of course a great day out on the cliff.

When Consevation Halton Ecologists asked if climbers were good at pulling, a great new idea was born. For this years’ Earth Day activity, we will be helping to eradicate the invasive species “Garlic Mustard” that is taking over Ontario forests. Get ready to pull!

When:
Sunday, May 1
10am-Arrival and briefing
Noon-BBQ lunch and prizes
1:30pm- Climb!

Where: Rattlesnake Point, 7200 Appleby Line, Milton, directions

What: Please bring work gloves and long pants, re-useable dishes and cutlery, a change of clothes for climbing, and a smile.

We look forward to seeing you there for this great opportunity to join together as a community for a good cause and do our part to help out the planet. Please help to spread the word to your fellow climbers, friends and family.

April 18, 2011
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2010 OAC Survey

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Yes, we know it’s 2011 already but we would love to hear about your climbing experiences from last year. CLICK HERE to take the 2010 OAC Survey

By completing the survey you are helping climbing access in the province. The information is used in aggregate to assist the OAC in representing climbers when asking Land Managers to consider how to balance preservation and recreation. Survey data collected on this survey will be kept strictly confidential and the entire survey should take you about five minutes to complete. Your participation is greatly appreciated. Climb safe and tread lightly.

April 12, 2011
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