The Alpine Club of Canada – Ottawa SectionMonday November 19 – ACC Ottawa Social Evening
with Guest Speaker Pat Morrow – Searching for Tao Canyon
A stunning A/V retrospective of mind-bending photography that unlocks a hidden world of natural wonder, personal reflection and outdoor adventure
One of the world’s most exotic landscapes lies at the heart of the Colorado Plateau. Across the high desert of Utah and northern Arizona stretches a labyrinthine connectivity of slot canyons – narrow, deep, overhanging and fantastically carved by wind and water. Top of the explorer’s bucket list is discovering lost worlds or hidden kingdoms. And some are consumed by a lifelong quest to find them. In their new book Searching For Tao Canyon Art Twomey, Pat Morrow and Jeremy Schmidt embark on a decades-long quest to find the perfect slot canyon in America’s southwest-what they call ‘slickrock Xanadu’. In this book, they have documented over 30 distinct slot canyons in Arizona and Utah and in an effort to maintain geographical anonymity, given them all the name ‘Tao’ (‘The Way’ in Chinese).
For over a decade, beginning in 1975, the dirtbag trio inadvertently helped pioneer the sport of canyoneering. Using jury-rigged climbing and caving techniques, they hauled their cameras through the wildest, most intricate canyons they could find. The book reveals a hybrid climbing/caving sport based on rappelling down sandstone cliffs into the unknown, wading or swimming through bone-chilling pools, and using rock climbing skills to follow moki steps left by the ancient ones who lived in this subterranean world. At the time, slot canyons were virtually unknown, their exquisite beauties not yet appreciated. There were no guidebooks, no guided tours, no satellite images to work from. The pleasure came from old-fashioned exploration and a sense of discovery, of finding places no one knew. Last spring Pat and Jeremy returned to the slots in order to document the changes that have occurred in some parts of the desert, and also to look for the timeless world they had known.Pat Morrow was part of Canada’s first expedition to Mt Everest in 1982, where he became the second Canadian to summit the world’s highest peak. He was also the first person to climb the Seven Summits. He is a recipient of the Order of Canada, among many other awards; and is Canada’s top Mountaineering photographer, writer and filmmaker. He’s also a really terrific guy and a life-long ACC member!
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Thur Nov 8 @ 7:00pm – ACC Ottawa PUB NIGHT
Members, New Members & Potential Members
are WELCOME to attend!
Come out, meet fellow outdoor enthusiasts, swap some stories & find out what’s happening in ACC Ottawa
Come enjoy some great company and conversation! Pub nights are usually held on the second Thursday of each month. Pub nights are open to both members and non-members. They are a great way for members to meet other members, plan trips and hear some stories. And they are a great way for non-members to meet our members, “check us out” and hear some stories. Click here for more info.
Nov Pub Night Location: Clocktower – Westboro – 418 Richmond Road
Nov Pub Night Host: Elfrieda
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Thur Oct 11 @ 7:00pm – ACC Ottawa PUB NIGHT
Members, New Members & Potential Members
are WELCOME to attend!
Come out, meet fellow outdoor enthusiasts, swap some stories & find out what’s happening in ACC Ottawa
Come enjoy some great company and conversation! Pub nights are usually held on the second Thursday of each month. Pub nights are open to both members and non-members. They are a great way for members to meet other members, plan trips and hear some stories. And they are a great way for non-members to meet our members, “check us out” and hear some stories. Click here for more info.
Sept Pub Night Location: Clocktower – Westboro – 418 Richmond Road
Sept Pub Night Host: Elfrieda
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Join us for Rockfest 2018 – the biggest ACC Ottawa Rock Climbing event of the season – a not-to-be-missed weekend of climbing, camping & socializing at Montagne d’Argent. During the day there’ll be organized climbing events & clinics for all levels from novice to experienced. Saturday night there’ll be a BBQ for all participants. Fun for everyone! 
Ready to bring your indoor top-rope game to the outdoors? Thinking about breaking into multi-pitch? Trying to climb harder routes but you’ve plateaued? We’ve got your back! This trip is appropriate for all climbers who are at a minimum comfortable belaying. Apart from all the learning opportunities, you are also welcome to climb independently. And bring the kids – family climbing is on the schedule.
Saturday features a variety of climbing events and clinics (click EVENT DETAILS button below). At the end of the day we’re hosting a BBQ dinner on-site for all participants – even if you were out climbing independently. You’ll never have tasted burgers so scrumptious as after a full day on the rock, and you won’t want to miss the fun and games we have in store. Get ready to make some great memories with your fellow climbers and to meet and socialize with ACC members you might not know (yet!) and to hear the best climbing stories of the year. You’ll want to stay over Saturday night – Sunday features even more clinics and top-rope climbing.
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Thur Sept 13 @ 7:00pm – ACC Ottawa PUB NIGHT
Members, New Members & Potential Members
are WELCOME to attend!
Come out, meet fellow outdoor enthusiasts, swap some stories & find out what’s happening in ACC Ottawa
Come enjoy some great company and conversation! Pub nights are usually held on the second Thursday of each month. Pub nights are open to both members and non-members. They are a great way for members to meet other members, plan trips and hear some stories. And they are a great way for non-members to meet our members, “check us out” and hear some stories. Click here for more info.
Sept Pub Night Location: Clocktower – Westboro – 418 Richmond Road
Sept Pub Night Host: Elfrieda
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Thur Aug 9 @ 7:00pm – ACC Ottawa PUB NIGHT
Members, New Members & Potential Members
are WELCOME to attend!
Come out, meet fellow outdoor enthusiasts, swap some stories & find out what’s happening in ACC Ottawa
Come enjoy some great company and conversation! Pub nights are usually held on the second Thursday of each month. Pub nights are open to both members and non-members. They are a great way for members to meet other members, plan trips and hear some stories. And they are a great way for non-members to meet our members, “check us out” and hear some stories. Click here for more info.
Aug Pub Night Location: Clocktower – Westboro – 418 Richmond Road
Aug Pub Night Host: Elfrieda
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Future Pub Nights: We are looking for volunteers to host a future pub night. If you host a pub night, you pick the pub. Hosting duties are minimal – make a reservation at the pub for the ACC Ottawa group and be at the pub to greet attendees. We want new and returning attendees to feel welcome.
If you want to volunteer to host a Pub Night, send an e-mail to e-letter@alpineclubottawa.ca
Thur July 12 @ 7:00pm – ACC Ottawa PUB NIGHT
Members, New Members & Potential Members
are WELCOME to attend!
Come out, meet fellow outdoor enthusiasts, swap some stories & find out what’s happening in ACC Ottawa
Come enjoy some great company and conversation! Pub nights are usually held on the second Thursday of each month. Pub nights are open to both members and non-members. They are a great way for members to meet other members, plan trips and hear some stories. And they are a great way for non-members to meet our members, “check us out” and hear some stories. Click here for more info.
July Pub Night Location: Clocktower – Westboro – 418 Richmond Road
July Pub Night Host: Elfrieda
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Future Pub Nights: We are looking for volunteers to host a future pub night. If you host a pub night, you pick the pub. Hosting duties are minimal – make a reservation at the pub for the ACC Ottawa group and be at the pub to greet attendees. We want new and returning attendees to feel welcome.
If you want to volunteer to host a Pub Night, send an e-mail to e-letter@alpineclubottawa.ca
Thur June 14 @ 7:00pm – ACC Ottawa PUB NIGHT
Members, New Members & Potential Members
are WELCOME to attend!
Come out, meet fellow outdoor enthusiasts, swap some stories & find out what’s happening in ACC Ottawa
Come enjoy some great company and conversation! Pub nights are usually held on the second Thursday of each month. Pub nights are open to both members and non-members. They are a great way for members to meet other members, plan trips and hear some stories. And they are a great way for non-members to meet our members, “check us out” and hear some stories. Click here for more info.
June Pub Night Location: Clocktower – Westboro – 418 Richmond Road
June Pub Night Host: Elfrieda
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Future Pub Nights: We are looking for volunteers to host upcoming pub nights. If you host, you pick the pub. Hosting duties are minimal – make a reservation at the pub for the ACC Ottawa group and be at the pub to greet attendees. We want new and returning attendees to feel welcome.
If you want to volunteer to host a Pub Night, send an e-mail to e-letter@alpineclubottawa.ca
Thur May 10 @ 7:00pm – ACC Ottawa PUB NIGHT
Members, New Members & Potential Members
are WELCOME to attend!
Come out, meet fellow outdoor enthusiasts, swap some stories & find out what’s happening in ACC Ottawa
Come enjoy some great company and conversation! Pub nights are usually held on the second Thursday of each month. Pub nights are open to both members and non-members. They are a great way for members to meet other members, plan trips and hear some stories. And they are a great way for non-members to meet our members, “check us out” and hear some stories. Click here for more info.
Call to All Hikers
Bill Barrett, our Hiking Coordinator, is inviting all members to attend. In addition to our usual pub night agenda where we’ll socialize over a beer, Bill will be hosting a slide show which includes:
– A couple of brief presentations – by Mike, Darrel & Bill – about past hiking trips
– Hike-A-Palooza V – June 23&24 – What’s Happening & Why You Should Attend
And we can start making some plans for more hiking trips
May Pub Night Location: Clocktower – Westboro – 418 Richmond Road
May Pub Night Host: Elfrieda
Ask for the ACC Ottawa crew!
Future Pub Nights: We are looking for volunteers to host upcoming pub nights. If you host, you pick the pub. Hosting duties are minimal – make a reservation at the pub for the ACC Ottawa group and be at the pub to greet attendees. We want new and returning attendees to feel welcome.
If you want to volunteer to host a Pub Night, send an e-mail to e-letter@alpineclubottawa.ca
Thur Apr 12 @ 7:00pm – ACC Ottawa PUB NIGHT
Members, New Members & Potential Members are WELCOME to attend!
Come out, meet fellow outdoor enthusiasts, swap some stories &
find out what’s happening in ACC Ottawa
Come enjoy some great company and conversation! Pub nights are usually held on the second Thursday of each month. Pub nights are open to both members and non-members. They are a great way for members to meet other members, plan trips and hear some stories. And they are a great way for non-members to meet our members, “check us out” and hear some stories. Click here for more info.
Call to Mountaineers
Greg Miller, our Mountaineering Coordinator, is inviting all members to attend Pub Night on April 12. In addition to our usual pub night agenda where attendees can socialize over a beer, Greg will be hosting a presentation which will include:
– a slideshow about a member’s recent mountaineering exploits
– Phong and Stefan’s proposed summer trip to the Rockies
– ACC National ski lotteries – Kokanee and Fairy Meadows
And members can start making plans for their outdoor adventures for the coming year.
For info, contact Greg Miller – mountaineer@alpineclubottawa.ca
Apr Pub Night Location: Clocktower – Westboro – 418 Richmond Road
Apr Pub Night Host: Greg Miller
Ask for the ACC Ottawa crew!
Future Pub Nights: We are looking for volunteers to host upcoming pub nights. If you host, you pick the pub. Hosting duties are minimal – make a reservation at the pub for the ACC Ottawa group and be at the pub to greet attendees. We want new and returning attendees to feel welcome.
If you want to volunteer to host a Pub Night, send an e-mail to e-letter@alpineclubottawa.ca