The Alpine Club of Canada – Ottawa SectionMEC’s Semi-Annual Shopping Night for ACC Members – From 5:00pm to 9:00pm
- You MUST bring your valid ACC Membership card as proof – NO EXCEPTIONS.
- 10% discount on everything (including bikes and boats). The only exception is Blundstone boots which are not eligible for any discount (per direction from the vendor).
- The discount applies only to regular-priced items. The 10% discount does not get deducted from items already on clearance, Open Marked Down products (yellow tags), or products that get a discount from packages.
- The discount applies only to items in stock in the store on ACC Club night. No store transfers, no SC or web purchases.
You must be a MEC member to purchase; lifetime MEC membership is individual and costs $5. For more info, check out the MEC website
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Ottawa – 366 Richmond Rd
Thur Oct 8 @ 7:00pm – PUB NIGHT
Route: Trail #1 from Keogan Hut Parking lot to Huron Hut – Beginner Level 1 Hike
What better way to start the fall hiking season and to get the little ones out for some food and social time. Get to know the other parents with young ones in ACC Ottawa. This hike is easy enough to be done with a Chariot or similar adventure style stroller; no minimum age limit on participants; parents must be comfortable being in the woods with their children in the evening/dark.
Must be ACC Members. All minors must be accompanied by an adult at a 2 to 1 ratio max. No limit on number of participants.
Edit the shared Google Doc to let us know what you are bringing so to avoid ‘everyone bringing salad situation’. Bring enough to share, not enough for everyone and pack out leftovers. Don’t forget, plates, cups, beverages, utensils, warm cloths and a head lamp.
Meet at the Keogan Hut parking lot on the Fortune Parkway with enough time to sign the waiver & and pack up for a 5:30pm departure. We expect to be back at the parking lot by 8:00pm.
To participate send an email to: paul_mcdonough@rogers.com
Thur Sept 10 @ 7:00pm – PUB NIGHT
Effective September 11 – Coyote Rock Gym moving ACC Club Night to Fridays
Here is the notification we received from Coyote:
I’m writing to inform you that, effective Friday September 11, Coyote will be moving Alpine Club Night to Fridays. This means that Wednesday September 2 will be the last Alpine Club Night on a Wednesday.
This year we have expanded our youth programming and we feel it will better serve us and your members to have Alpine Club Night on a Friday when there is no youth programming and the gym is typically less busy. We value our relationship with you and, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Jody Miall, Manager, Coyote Rock Gym
Thur Aug 13 @ 7:00pm – PUB NIGHT
THUR July 9 @ 7:00pm – PUB NIGHT – Clocktower Westboro
A weekend of hiking in the Adirondacks. The trip will be based at Keene Farm beginning Friday night with people gathering on Saturday & Sunday mornings for hikes. Several individual routes are planned each day with difficulty levels ranging from 3 to 5 depending on the interests of the group and leaders. While some hikes will be to 46ers others will be to lesser known peaks in the region with much shorter approaches.
Please indicate the level of hike you are interested. Also indicate if you would like to camp or stay in the hut at Keene Farm or if you wish to arrange your own lodgings elsewhere and join the group on the day.
Contact Grant at grantblanchard@rogers.com
This course comprises two evening classes and one full day Gatineau Park hike on Sat for practical training in the field (Sun is backup rain date)
Students must bring: magnetic compass, pencils, straight edge or small ruler and a twelve-inch piece of string. Maps will be provided.
Tues June 9 – 2 hour evening class @ 6:30pm. Location – Superstore Kirkwood and Richmond Community Room
Thurs Jun 11 – 2 hour evening class @ 6:30pm. Location – Superstore Kirkwood and Richmond Community Room
Sat June 13 – Practical Navigation day in Gatineau Park (Rain Date: Sun June 14)
Class size limited to 12 ACC Ottawa members.
Cost is $ 20. (payable at the first class).
Please pre-register with Darrel Newman – darreljn@rogers.com