Please feel free to reach out with any questions or observations from the field. (AKolos AT hotmail dot com). I’m happy to share them in the interests of growing the community and encouraging folks to make the effort to enjoy winter in Ontario! The following personal and friends’ notes, accounts and observations are from across Southern Ontario, or from their travels further abroad. Please remember, however: climbing is dangerous; ice/mixed climbing is more complex than summer rock climbing; conditions can deteriorate quickly; don’t blindly follow/trust others; make your own assessments! You, and you alone, are responsible for your decisions.
Happy and Safe Climbing - Andriy
OAC Membership
The Ontario Alliance of Climbers is focused on building a community of mutual respect between climbers, landowners, conservation authorities, and other property managers. They’re committed to fostering strategic relationships to educate, mediate, and negotiate the various needs of all parties. They’ve launched an annual membership that costs less than a cup of coffee a month. Consider supporting them here as a show of support, so they continue working with all landowners in addressing concerns, and maintaining/expanding the number of climbing possibilities we have access to in Southern Ontario. Thanks!
No Updates from Bancroft re: Eagle’s Nest Access
The Town of Bancroft has expressed interest in securing access to the base of Roller Coaster. The proposed plan has yet to receive the necessary support from the Town Council. As such No Trespassing Signs have appeared below Roller Coaster to protect the landowner from liability.
Guidebooks still available
Climb On Equipment and Verticall Store both have stock. But for how long???
