Help support bouldering at the Niagara Glen by attending the second annual “Earth Day at the Glen” event on Saturday April 9th from 10 am to 3pm. This event is hosted by the “Friends of the Glen”. Event highlights include: guided hikes focusing on wild flowers and tree planting in honour of Earth Day. The OAC will participate again this year and we will have a table set up to recruit new members and deliver information to the public. Click here for more details.
For the very first time David Graham and the best mountain films from the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival will come to OTTAWA/GATINEAU, Saturday, April 9th at 7:00pm.
This year’s program will consist of four award winning films featuring mountain culture, skiing, mountain bike riding, climbing and outdoor adventure from around the world! In addition a special keynote speaker – World Renown climber David Graham – will be addressing the crowd which will include a multi-media presentation.
Don’t miss out on this fun and amazing evening full of adventure, inspiration… and free prizes!
See you there!
Location:
Altitude Gym
35 Boulevard Saint-Raymond
Gatineau, Québec
819 205 0959
For more info visit: http://www.adventureforever.net/Events.html
or e-mail: goclimbon@yahoo.ca
Tickets available at:
– Altitude Gym (35 Boulevard Saint-Raymond Gatineau)
– Mountain Equipment Coop (366 Richmond Road)
Price: 12$ in advance 15$ at the door
Presented by Altitude Gym and Adventure Forever (www.adventureforever.net)
The Ontario Access Coalition was contacted by officials from the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) in early February 2011 regarding climbing development that has been occurring within the Kolapore Uplands Management Area known as the “Swamp”. OAC volunteers and MNR Officials met on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the MNR offices in Owen Sound to discuss. After an open and honest dialogue, the MNR asked the OAC to share the following messaging with the climbing community.
“The Ministry of Natural Resources is aware of the activities at “the Swamp” and we have concerns regarding compliance issues and impacts to the local ecology. We are currently assessing the site to determine if the access route, the climbing routes and the use in general is compatible with the specifics of the site. MNR appreciates the efforts of OAC and the mandate you convey. We look forward to working with you.”
The OAC has provided MNR representatives with information regarding proven successful climbing management options that are available and currently in use at other areas in the province. Assessment of the site is needed as the MNR is required to protect identified species at risk and their habitats in Ontario under the 2007 Species At Risk Act. Climbers wishing to learn more about this Act and the mandate of the MNR should visit http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/Species/2ColumnSubPage/289031.html
The time has come! The November 2010 Banff Mountain Film Festival has taken a selection of the best films on tour around the world. And two weeks from now (on March 25th, 26th and 27th), the best of the fest are showing in Toronto at the Bloor Cinema! Check out the film descriptions (they look amazing), dates/times and information regarding ticket sales at the BMFF website! See you there!
The time has come! The November 2010 Banff Mountain Film Festival has taken a selection of the best films on tour around the world. And two weeks from now (on March 25th, 26th and 27th), the best of the fest are showing in Toronto at the Bloor Cinema! Check out the film descriptions (they look amazing), dates/times and information regarding ticket sales at the BMFF website! See you there!
The time has come! The November 2010 Banff Mountain Film Festival has taken a selection of the best films on tour around the world. And two weeks from now (on March 25th, 26th and 27th), the best of the fest are showing in Toronto at the Bloor Cinema! Check out the film descriptions (they look amazing), dates/times and information regarding ticket sales at the BMFF website! See you there!