Winter 2024 Newsletter
Winter 2024 Newsletter
Hello climbers! It’s getting cold outside, the perfect time for indoor training, or for those so inclined, excitement for the winter season. Let’s send off the year with some final words from the OAC for 2024!
2024 Climber Survey
Every year we put out a survey to learn about the everchanging climbing community. We launched our annual survey at the end of November, and we’re keeping it open until January 3rd. Help us get to know you better, so we can represent you better!
Click here to fill out the survey now. You could be a winner!
Ewan W. and Taryn K. were the lucky respondents randomly selected to win $50 MEC gift cards for filling out the survey. We will have another prize drawing on January 3rd for some OAC t-shirts, so make sure you fill it out now if you haven’t yet! It only takes 5 minutes =)
2024 OAC Annual General Meeting
This year's AGM was held in November, and saw us elect Tori Silvera and Tyler Coffin as the OAC’s newest Directors. Congratulations, and welcome to the Board!
Please join us in extending a big thank you to Randy Kielbasiewicz and Mike Makischuk for their many years of service on the Board. Keep an eye out for them on the wall!
We had 36 attendees for our virtual meeting, and covered highlights from crags across Ontario. Some notable news items include:
- The release times for Turtle Crag permit booking will move to 7pm in 2025 to better serve the majority of users.
- A reminder that NO topouts at the Niagara Glen are permitted on any boulder, in order to preserve vegetation with increased climber traffic.
- The OAC is working with the Alpine Club of Canada on options to improve access at Eagle's Nest in Bancroft.
- There has been a TON of new development in the Ottawa Region, Sudbury and Thunder Bay. Put these places on your list for next year!
You can watch the full recording of the AGM on our YouTube channel by clicking here.
Volunteer with us!
Are you passionate about helping us secure access to climbing in Ontario? We're always looking for more volunteers to help out! Right now we're looking to fill a few specific volunteer roles:
Newsletter Author
Perma-potties Project Manager
Beaver Valley Climbing Festival Organizer
Message Jeremy at jeremy.fortier@ontarioallianceofclimbers.ca if you'd like to get involved!
2025 Ontario Crags Calendar
Unfortunately, delays at the post office have affected both publishing and distribution of the 2025 Ontario Crags Calendar. But while we weren’t able to get them to the gyms in time this year, they will be available online!
Keep your eyes peeled for online sales launching SOON 👀
They should arrive at shipping addresses in time for the new year!
That’s all from us for now! We hope you had a great year and have lots to celebrate and reflect on over the holidays. Thanks for reading this month’s newsletter, and catch you later!