2009
Ontario Access Coalition Info Sesion and Film Premier
Dec 29, 2009
The Ontario Access Coalition's (OAC) meeting will take place on January 23, 2010 between 5:00 - 6:00 pm at Climber’s Rock in Burlington. After the meeting the OAC will premier Chris Alstran’s new film The Continuum Project which features an extended segment about climbing at Lion’s Head. Read More...
Gatineau Park Climbing Access Threatened
Dec 19, 2009
The National Capital Commission (NCC) is conducting an environmental study to determine climbing’s impact on the local vegetation. The study’s results will likely be used to justify significant climbing closures in Gatineau Park. Read More...
Guy Lacelle (1955-2009)
Dec 11, 2009
World-famous Canadian ice climber Guy Lacelle died Thursday morning when an avalanche swept him off a route at the Bozeman Ice Festival at Grotto Falls in Hyalite Canyon. Reports suggest that Lacelle was climbing a gully when he was hit by a small avalanche triggered by a party climbing above him. Read More...
Interview With Adam Reeve of the Ontario Access Coalition
Dec 08, 2009
Access issues and crag closures are an unfortunate reality for most Ontario climbers. Luckily, the Ontario Access Coalition (OAC) is working to change this situation. We recently caught up with OAC Executive Board Member Adam Reeve and discussed the OAC’s goals, some of the current challenges facing Ontario climbers and a recent access victory that will influence access to all National Parks. Read More...
Rockwood and Halfway Dump Access Updates
Nov 07, 2009
The Ontario Access Coalition has posted access updates for Rockwood and Halfway Dump. The reports outline the current access situation in these popular climbing areas and contain critical information for climbers hoping to eventually climb at these crags. Read More...
Mark Smith Crowned Best Climber by Grade/kg Ratio?
Oct 08, 2009
It’s not common to see anorexic looking climbers sending difficult routes and boulder problems. In fact, difficult climbing tends to favour individuals with lean stick-figure like physiques. But thankfully for the rest of us, Toronto-based climber Mark Smith is crushing this tired stereotype. Read More...
True North Climbing Gym Job Postings
Oct 07, 2009
Toronto’s newest climbing gym True North Climbing is looking for a full-time gym manager and a full-time head instructor/routesetter Read More...
Tour de Bloc Season Seven Schedule Announced
Sep 26, 2009
Canada’s national bouldering series the Tour de Bloc, has announced the fall 2009 and spring 2010 competition schedule. Read More...
New Climbing Gym in North Toronto
Aug 26, 2009
A major new climbing gym is slated to open in Toronto in early 2010. Read More...
Lion’s Head Climbing Update
Jul 15, 2009
A crew of top American climbers recently visited Lion’s Head and realized what many Ontario locals already knew - Lion’s Head offers some of the best difficult climbing in the province and arguably all of Canada. Read More...
Ontario Cliff Access Update
Jul 07, 2009
The Ontario Access Coalition has released a new document outlining the access status of many popular crags. See below. Read More...
Niagara Glen Bouldering Guidelines
Jun 06, 2009
Working with the Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) the Ontario Access Coalition has drafted a document outlining interim guidelines for bouldering at the Niagara Glen. Read More...
Women’s Rock Climbing Clinics
May 29, 2009
Join one of Canada’s top female sport climbers Leslie Timms and rock guide Meg Mckerrol for a series of rock climbing clinics for women at Metcalfe Rock. Read More...
Ontario Access Coalition Membership Drive
May 27, 2009
The Ontario Access Coalition is hoping to increase its registered membership. Read More...
Metcalfe Rock Clean and Climb
May 16, 2009
Free Spirit Tours is hosting a clean-up and trail maintenance day at Metcalfe Rock on May 24, 2009 starting at 10:00 am. Activities for the day include removing trash and spreading donated wood chips on trails to minimize erosion. Read More...
Halfway Dump Bouldering Update
May 09, 2009
Although the bouldering ban at Halfway Dump is still in effect, Ontario Access Coalition board member Adam Reeve believes progress is being made in reopening the area to bouldering. Read More...
Ontario Access Coalition Earth Day Clean Up
Apr 25, 2009
What is the Earth Day Cleanup? Each year as a gesture of goodwill, the Ontario Access Coalition organizes an event to help clean up park areas, maintain trails or plant trees. Read More...
Niagara Glen Bouldering Still Open
Apr 03, 2009
The Ontario Access Coalition today confirmed the Niagara Glen is still open for bouldering. Read More...
Halton Region Conservation Master Plan Meeting
Feb 21, 2009
The Halton Region Conservation Authority that oversees popular local climbing areas like Rattlesnake Point, Buffalo Crag and Mount Nemo is hosting an evening where the public can comment on the upcoming user management plan. Read More...
OAC Climbers Survey
Jan 05, 2009
The Ontario Access Coalition is conducting a survey to determine the positive economic impact climbers have on various Ontario climbing regions. Read More...