Alpine Club of Canada, Montreal Section, News

The adventures of Claude Lavallee

2010-08-03T00:00:00-07:00

Claude Lavallee, one of the great pioneers of rock climbing in Quebec offers his memories of the last 60 years of climbing in the "Belle Province". Over the next 13 weeks you can follow the series on EscaladeQu�bec (in french):

http://www.escaladequebec.com/index2.html?/profil/claude_lavallee.html

ACC and FQME Sign Agreement

2010-06-10T00:00:00-07:00

The Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) and the F�d�ration Qu�b�coise de la Montagne et de L'escalade (FQME) are pleased to announce a multi-year agreement to extend benefits to their members.

Under the ACC/FQME agreement, members of each organization will be able to purchase services from the other organization, as follows:

-ACC members will be able to purchase the FQME Acc�s Montagne pass, providing access to the FQME network of more than 25 climbing areas in Qu�bec. The FQME Acc�s Montagne pass will be available, as a membership upgrade, when ACC members join or renew their ACC membership online. ACC members can purchase Acc�s Montagne card on the website of the Alpine Club at a cost of $ 30 for the year.

-FQME members will be able to purchase ACC Hut Upgrades and subscribe to the Canadian Alpine Journal, through the FQME. FQME members with the ACC Hut Upgrade will receive discounted rates and one year advance booking privileges at the 23 national ACC national huts in Alberta and British Columbia.

This collaboration between the ACC and the FQME will be in effect for the next three years.

Climbing in Val David - New rules

2010-05-14T00:00:00-07:00

To all users climbs Regional Park Dufresne Val-David/Val-Morin

Ladies and Gentlemen,

For years the climbing in Park Regional Dufresne was taken care of by the Quebec Federation of mountain and rock climbing. Access to the walls was free to members of the FQME.

From now on the municipalities of Village of Val David and Val-Morin are providing a joint management of all activities taking place in the park, including climbing.

Thus climbers are invited to purchase the annual Dufresne Regional Park membership card which includes rights of access to the walls.

Rates are $35 for residents of Val David and Val-Morin, and $50 for non-residents. This card will be available at the counter of the chalet host Anne Piche (1165, Condor Road) in Val-David.

However, in this transitional year, members of the FQME are welcome on payment of access rights to $5 daily.

In addition, all climbers must sign the register book at reception.

We hope many of you again this summer.
Park management

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Rates - Summer 2010:
http://www.valdavid.com/upload/File/Tarification_Ete_ 2010-PRD-009-R1.pdf

10-05-180 Resolution adopted May 11, 2010:
http://www.valdavid.com/upload/File/10-05-180.pdf

For information:
info@parcregionaldufresne.com
1.819.322.6999
1.888.322.7030 ext 235

Climbing in Kamouraska

2010-05-13T00:00:00-07:00

The Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) has reached an agreement with the Society for Ecology Batture Kamouraska (SEBKA) so that our members can climb for free in exchange for liability insurance coverage offered by ACC. This is the first agreement that we signed with the owner of a wall in Quebec, but we do not intend to stop this track and we hope others will follow the example of SEBKA and sign an agreement us. A bilingual website will be established shortly to announce the progress we make.

If you plan to visit at Kamouraska, please read the conditions of access below and do not forget your membership card!

* The site is open from May 15 to October 15;
* All climbers must arrive at the home SEBKA (Ecological Society of Kamouraska sandbar) to comply with the regulations of the site daily and get the parking ticket daily;
* Hours of use of the site are from 8:00 AM until one hour before sunset;
* It is strictly forbidden to sleep on the sites and make fires;
* A helmet is strongly recommended and would be appreciated if members of the ACC lead by example;
* There is no smoking on the sites because sites for fire (peat);
* Dogs are prohibited at all times on the site;
* The climbers are requested to close gates behind them when they use cattle access trails.

This right of access is a privilege that we may be withdrawn, honoring him with your good conduct, we know we can no longer take anything for granted in terms of access.

Sincerely,

Cindy Doyle
Pr�sidente, Club alpin du Canada - Section Outaouais

Source:
http://cac-outaouais.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=104&Itemid=106

GAGA Night

2010-04-06T00:00:00-07:00

Groupe des Alpinistes et Grimpeurs Anonymes (conference in French)

For April, GAGA is inviting Bernard Mailhot and Philippe Pibarot.

Bernard et Philippe nous pr�senteront un hommage � Guy Lacelle.

Guy Lacelle, un franco-ontarien, qui a marqu� l'imaginaire de plusieurs g�n�rations de grimpeurs de glace par sa comp�tence, son sang-froid et sa modestie l�gendaire.

Nous tentons de lui rendre hommage en racontant quelques histoires que nous avons partag�es avec lui ainsi que les hauts faits d'un athl�te hors-pairs, d'un ami fiable, d'un planteur d'arbres mais surtout d'un passionn� de glace verticale dont la r�putation �tait plan�taire.

The presentation is at 7PM.

Where?
Boulnoir
in the lounge
551, Mont-Royal Est
M�tro Mont-Royal
Location: Boulnoir, M�tro Mont-Royal

GAGA - March with Jean-Pierre Danvoye

2010-03-02T00:00:00-07:00

For march, the GAGA [Groupe des Alpinistes et Grimpeurs Anonymes] will feature Jean-Pierre Danvoye, Photograph and adventure guide.

When? Tue Mar 2th, 2010
Where? Boulnoir, 551 Mont-Royal Est

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=24043496363
Location: Boulnoir

GMC in brand new location for 2010!

2009-11-11T00:00:00-07:00

The ACC is pleased to announce that the General Mountaineering Camp (GMC) will be held in a new location in 2010.
The Battle Brook area is south of Rogers Pass and west of Battle Abbey in the southern Selkirk mountains.
Basecamp will be surrounded by numerous glaciers that house the area's major peaks including Wheeler (3336m/11,110'), Grand (3287m/10,784'), Kilpatrick (3224m/10,577') and Purity (3149m/10,331'), along with many others.
The 2010 GMC is sure to fill up early - find out more and register at
https://admin.alpineclubofcanada.ca/link/to/1710-58674-84-02

Spanish Adventure Film Festival in Montreal

2009-11-09T00:00:00-07:00

For the first time, the best of Venezuelan fadventure film festival is presented in Montreal on Nov 12, 2009.

http://www.ascenso.org.ve/montreal/

Au defi du Bloc

2009-11-07T00:00:00-07:00

On Sunday Nov 15 2009 at Horizon Roc climbing gym, there will be the 9th edition of the bouldering competition Au Defi du Bloc.

http://horizonroc.com/

Reading weather: cold and warm fronts

2009-11-05T00:00:00-07:00

Have you ever wondered what happens when weather fronts collide?
And what exactly is the difference between the fronts apart from the obvious cold and warm adjectives?
Do you know the difference between a cold front and an upper cold front?
Uwe Gramman, M.Sc (Dipl.-Met.), Meteorologist of Mountain Weather Services explains the basics and most likely outcomes (precipitation, wind, pressure, temperature, etc. ) in the first article of his three part series on mountain weather in BC and Alberta.

Find it on page 6 and 7 of the Vancouver Section's September 2009 Avalanche Echoes at
https://admin.alpineclubofcanada.ca/link/to/1760-58674-85-02

GAGA is back this season with Louis Rousseau

2009-11-03T00:00:00-07:00

The GAGA [Groupe des Alpinistes Anonymes] is back for another season at BoulNoir.
There first event will feature no one else than Louis Rousseau.
When? Tue Nov 10, 2009
Where? BoulNoir, 551 Mont-Royal Est

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=24043496363

Are the Mountains Killing Your Brain?

2009-11-01T00:00:00-07:00

You have to be poco loco to be a climber, says Dr. Nicholas Fayed.
A neuroradiologist at the Clinica Quiron de Zaragoza, in northern Spain, Dr. Fayed leads me into his office and pulls out a collection of MRI images.
They're brain scans, taken from amateur and professional mountain climbers after they came back from major expeditions, and the results aren't pretty."
Read the full article at
https://admin.alpineclubofcanada.ca/link/to/1828-58674-89-02

L'Ascension, the movie

2009-10-30T00:00:00-07:00

A quebec made climbing movie named "L'Ascension" with quebec climbers should be available on DVD soon.

Details and preview/trailer:
http://www.escaladequebec.com/Forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4550

Reel Rock Tour

2009-10-28T00:00:00-07:00

The Reel Rock Tour will be help on Nov 3rd 2009 in Montreal. Don't miss this great adventure film event.

http://www.reelrocktour.com/

2009 FQME awards

2009-10-26T00:00:00-07:00

On October 23, at the TAFF, the 2009 FQME awards have been handed out. The 3 prizes aim to underline the different efforts of individuals or groups of person.
The Claude Lavall�e award is handed to a group that distinguished itself for its community contribution.
The Yves Laforest award highlights the performance of a climber in Quebec or abroad.
And, finally, the golden bolt is awarded to a personality in the development of climbing in Quebec.

Claude Lavall�e award: Comit� de grimpeurs du parc du Mont Orford
Yves Laforest award: Louis Rousseau
Plaquette d'Or (golden bolt!): Paul Laperri�re

Congratulations to all.

http://www.escaladequebec.com/Forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4547