Were you too busy spending time with family and friends (or climbing) to get your photos submitted this past weekend? No worries, we're giving you a few more days since we were too busy with loved ones as well. We're extending the deadline for submissions to the 2027 Ontario Crags Calendar through end of day Friday, October 16. Get yours in now! This photo of @littleclimber taken by @meganmakus is gracing the wall of many climbers right now, as the 2026 October photo. Maybe yours will be up for October next year?

We are deeply saddened to share the loss of Jeremy Fortier, following a rockfall incident while climbing on Sunday, September 27, 2026. By day, Jeremy was a civil servant working in government policy. Outside the office, Jeremy lived a rich and engaged life. Filled with relentless stoke and possessing a smile that lit up the room, Jeremy was always eager to meet new faces and quick to extend a helping hand. Jeremy was unable to hold back a corny joke. He was a metalhead that loved to be in the thick of things, happiest when he was thrashing up front and center at concerts. Jeremy’s love for the outdoors extended beyond climbing to include winter camping, canoeing and backcountry hiking. We are deeply grateful for Jeremy’s years of dedicated service to the Ontario Alliance of Climbers. Jeremy began volunteering as Board Secretary in 2018 and joined the Board of Directors in 2023. Jeremy was a dedicated volunteer, and his attention to detail, organizational skills, and drive made a meaningful impact to Ontario climbing. Jeremy’s passion for community building was unmatched. You may recognize him from calling out winning raffle tickets at the Beaver Valley Climbing Festival, greeting people at film festival showings, participating in events held by the ACC, or just meeting him out at the crag. His contributions to climbing advocacy in Ontario have helped shape the community for decades to come. Our thoughts are with Lauren, Joanna, Gord and the rest of the family in these difficult times. A Celebration of Life has been scheduled on Sunday October 25th, from 1PM to 4 PM, at Humphrey Funeral Home (1403 Bayview Ave). Jeremy, you will be missed.

Enter your submissions for the 2027 Ontario Crags Calendar now! Every year we celebrate the variety of climbing the province has to offer. Help us showcase your favourite climbs and climbers, and know that your work is helping support climbing advocacy! Photographers whose work is selected to be in next year's calendar will receive a free calendar for themselves. Full submission details can be found at the link in our bio 🔗 Tag your photographer friends and make sure they submit their photos now! This photo of @camikazzee was taken by @dustin.jj and featured in this year's calendar! #ontario #climbing #climbingphotography #fundraiser

Last week, @sonnietrotter stopped by @mec_toronto to take part in their Mountain Speaker Series in collaboration with @patagonia ! Sonnie is a local legend who's taken his adventures far, chronicling them in his book Uplifted: The Evolution of a Climbing Life. (Don't sleep on it; we've already read and love it! 🤓) It was a fantastic night of sharing, connecting with the community, and getting inspired. But this was more than just a meet & greet with one of Canada's greats. @mec generously donated all the proceeds from ticket and book sales to the OAC ❤️ That amounted to $1800 raised for climbing advocacy in Ontario! We'd like to extend a BIG thank you to @mec for supporting climbing access. And to you, the community, for showing up and representing Ontario climbers! 🙏

The OAC is seeking a Board Secretary to lead monthly board meetings and provide administrative support to the board. Are you detailed? Passionate about climbing access? Great at herding cats? 😸 We are looking for someone with strong organizational and communication skills. Experience in project management is an asset. The time commitment is approximately four hours per month. If this sounds like you, contact us at info@ontarioallianceofclimbers.ca ! More details can be found at the link in our bio 🔗

Hope you brought your climbing shoes AND your dancing shoes, because we're bringing back @whisky_river4 to this year's #bvcf2026 ! Live entertainment with dinner, yes please 💃 The weather is looking absolutely AMAZING this weekend, and we're so excited to spend it with you all! Couldn't ask for better temps! Many participants have already begun arriving, come get your tents set up while it's still light out!