 Date | Presenter | Title | Description |
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13.09.2012 |
TBA |
ACCVI 2012 Summer Camps |
Come hear about the adventures and exploration of this wild, bushy and pristine area north of Tahsis. |
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11.10.2012 |
Graham Maddocks |
Tribespeople of Ethiopia |
Learn of Graham's travels in Africa among the diverse and traditional tribes people of southern Ethiopia spread along the Omo river bordering Sudan. They have no contact with the developed world and live a traditional nomadic lifestyle herding cattle and living in temporary shelters. |
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25.10.2012 |
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Annual Photo Competition |
Win handsome trophies & receive the accolades of your peers in this annual hard-fought event, 7:30pm at Swan Lake Nature Centre, organized by Martin Smith m_smith@telus.net. Rules, categories and info to be circulated shortly. |
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08.11.2012 |
Rick Hudson |
Travels in the Austrian Alps |
Our very own Hon Chair, Rick Hudson, will talk about his climbing trip last year to the Austrian Alps. Incredible trails, enormous meals, massive peaks, giant mugs of beer, awesome climbs, spectacular scenery - it's all there. Don't miss it! |
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18.11.2012 |
ACC-VI |
Best of the Banff Mtn Film Festival |
Enjoy a spectacular evening of action films covering the whole spectrum of outdoor adventures. University Centre, UVic. Details to follow. |
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13.12.2012 |
Phee Hudson |
Khumbu Adventures 2012 |
Phee will regale us with their three week trek through the Khumbu region of Nepal including three high passes, three high points, Everest Base Camp and Island Peak. |
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10.01.2013 |
Maureen Hoole |
Moose River trek & GEAR SWAP |
Come hear about Maureen, Roger & Albert's trek down the Moose River valley, the northern Rocky Mountain route of early ACC explorers and climbers, and of the joint ACC/Smithsonian Institute Expedition in 1911. Bring your new or used gear for sale or give away, priced to sell! 7PM before the slideshow |
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14.02.2013 |
Randy X Smith & Mike Loch |
Rock climbing Adventures of 2012 |
So what are the young rock-jocks of the island doing these days? Come check out the most excellent 2012 adventures of Randy and Mike on Tom Taylor (the shiver bivvy!), in Squamish and at Yosemite. There are many stories to be told and some amazing photography. |
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14.03.2013 |
Don Morton |
China, Pakistan and the Karakorum Highway |
Don will describe his September 2012 travels in China and Pakistan along the Karakorum Highway as well as explorations of Urumqui, Turpan, Kashgar and Karimabad and climbs at Tai'an and Baltit |
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28.03.2013 |
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Mt Everest! (well in Victoria at least) |
"Everest:High Expectations" Slide and video presentation by well known mountain photographer Pat Morrow and Sharon Wood , both Everest summiteers. St Ann's Academy Auditorium, time 8pm. For tickets -$10- at MEC , Robinsons or at door https://www.facebook.com/events/541275712573823/ |
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11.04.2013 |
Chris Jensen |
IQ's & Technology |
A recent recipient of the ACCVI's coveted Island Qualifiers award, Chris has been prolific in his hiking, climbing and skiing both on and off the island. Chris will show pictures and tell stories of some of the IQ mountains and tell us how modern technology has assisted in the planning of many of his trips. |
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10.05.2013 |
Brad Harrison |
History of Canadian Mountaineering/GMC's |
NOTE CHANGE OF DATE TO FRIDAY, MAY 10TH Join ACMG Brad Harrison for an fun evening reminiscing about climbing in the Rockies and Selkirks. Brad (and his father before him) were the ACC's General Mountaineering Camp managers for decades, and have much to tell. |
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11.05.2013 |
Brad Harrison |
Leadership Workshop (Day long) |
Here's a rare opportunity to spend a day learning from one of the most experienced mountain guides in Canada, who has taught the North Face courses for years. Venue and times TBA. Free. Register after April 1 |
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13.06.2013 |
Tak Osawagara Ken Wong & Graham Maddocks |
Member's Slideshow: Tak - 2011 Barutse Nepal Expedition Ken - Spring trekking in Uttarakhand, Indian Himalayas Graham - Kayaking in Tonga |
Open to any member who wishes to show some photos of a recent trip (in the past year). There is room for 3 different members to show pictures for 15-20 minutes. Please limit the number of photos to less than 50. Please contact Peggy (peggyhiking@gmail.com) if you wish to participate. If you have not presented before this is a wonderful opportunity to do a shorter, more casual presentation! |
