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“Clean & Climb” Metcalfe Rock

Published on May 21, 2011 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Join the OAC and Free Spirit tours for a “Clean & Climb” at Metcalfe Rock on Sunday, May 29 from 10:00am until 1:30pm

http://www.freespirit-tours.com/events/

Free Spirit tours originally started this event as a garbage clean up around Metcalfe Rock after the spring melt  in the year 2000. Since then they have added to it by to spreading wood chips along the trails thanks to “Blue Mountain Four Season Landscaping”. If you have a wheelbarrow or a rake please bring it along.
In exchange for people coming out and donating their time and energy we have some great prizes to give away that have been donated by local stores. Additionally, the OAC will be chipping in on the prize front with two sets of draws and more for the lucky winners.

We hope you can join the OAC and Free Spirit tours for this great chance to help keep Metcalfe rock clean and to show the local community and land managers that climbers care.

10% at Toronto MEC

Published on May 6, 2011 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

MEC is hosting a ACC and OAC members’ appreciation night

The Alpine Club of Canada – Toronto chapter and The Ontario Access Coalition Club Night
7:30pm – 9pm Tuesday May 10th at Mountain Equipment Co-op
400 King Street West – Toronto

CLUB NIGHT DETAILS:
10% off everything except bikes and boats, which are 5% off
0% off already discounted packaged deals
*You need to be a member of MEC to shop at the store, $5 for a lifetime membership*

If you need to load up on gear for the season, this is your chance!

2011 Old Baldy permits

Published on May 2, 2011 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Another climbing season is finally here! Spring is the ideal time get the permit for Old Baldy so you can get the most from this great cliff. You can get your 2011 annual permits for climbing at Old Baldy by downloading the form from here

Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (GSCA) who manages Old Baldy, continues to work with climbers and listen to our needs. GSCA is currently working with the OAC, MEC and local volunteers to facilitate replacement of aging hardware at the cliff. You can read more about the project here and here.
One of the first cliffs to dry in wet weather, Old Baldy features pocketed limestone sport and trad routes in a beautiful setting looking out over the Beaver Valley. Get your permit today.

2010 OAC Survey

Published on April 12, 2011 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Yes, we know it’s 2011 already but we would love to hear about your climbing experiences from last year. CLICK HERE to take the 2010 OAC Survey

By completing the survey you are helping climbing access in the province. The information is used in aggregate to assist the OAC in representing climbers when asking Land Managers to consider how to balance preservation and recreation. Survey data collected on this survey will be kept strictly confidential and the entire survey should take you about five minutes to complete. Your participation is greatly appreciated. Climb safe and tread lightly.