True North Climbing

Construction/Access Update

john.gross — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:08:01 +0000

Starting in late May, there will be construction on the west side of our building, the Downsview Park Sports Centre, blocking access to us from that side. When that happens, access will be via the east side of the building, going around The Hangar and through its parking lot, around the south-east corner of the building.

You can enter the park at the main entrance at John Drury Dr:

or via Chesswood Dr (gravel construction road to Carl Hall Rd skirting the airstrip):

May Issue Of True Notes Is Now Live

john.gross — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:14:34 +0000

Hot off the press: the latest issue of our sort-of-monthly newsletter:

http://truenorthclimbing.com/downloads/TrueNotes3.3.pdf

So, Are You Gathering A Team, Or Would You Rather Sponsor Me?

john.gross — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:07:50 +0000

My question of the week is about our upcoming Climb For Cancer event: Are you gathering a team of your own to climb on May 26th, or would you rather sponsor me? We had a great turnout last year at our first Climb for Cancer event, and we’re hoping to get a lot more this year. Grab a few friends (teams can be 2, 3 or 4 people) and sign up at http://www.climbforcancer.ca. Then print out the pledge sheet, and start gathering sponsors. You only need $25 or more in sponsors, plus a day pass or membership, to take part in the event. You will have a blast, you’ll raise some money for a very important cause, and you’ll feel good when you’re done.

If for some inconceivable reason you can’t take part in the event yourself, please find a participant to sponsor. I’m shamelessly accepting sponsors from anyone, or you can take inspiration from my mother and sponsor her (Marilyn Gross). You can drop off a cheque (made out to “The Ride to Conquer Cancer”, which our event is officially part of), or you can contribute online at the event organizer Erika Vanderveer’s sponsor page:

http://www.conquercancer.ca/goto/climbforcancer2012

and follow the instructions including adding a Personal Note naming the climber you are sponsoring.

Getting Ready For Climb For Cancer

john.gross — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:39:49 +0000

We’re just over 3 weeks away from our big annual charity event: Climb For Cancer. I’m gathering my team for the event: my son Stephen is on board, and my daughter Karen will be there unless another event interferes.

This year my mother Marilyn is also joining us. Today she came in to warm up for the event.

At 89 years old, my mom is the oldest climber to make it to the top of one of our walls. She made quick work of this 5.5 on the slab.

A cancer survivor herself, she’ll join our team on May 26th, and is making the rounds of her bridge group and other friends to collect sponsors for the event. Our team will be climbing in honour of her, and also in memory of Kim Lausch.

The 4 hour marathon of climbing last year was more fun than you can imagine. Now is the time to organize a team so you can be part of it on May 26th. You’ll have a blast climbing, and you’ll feel good about helping to raise a lot of money to conquer cancer in our lifetime.

Full details on how to sign up at climbforcancer.ca

Registration is Open for Summer Day Camp

john.gross — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:44:19 +0000

We are now accepting bookings for our popular summer day camp. From now until June 18th, we are booking only full weeks of camp. Single days and half days may be booked after that. Camp is limited to 20 children per day, and some sessions will be full, so book your kids in soon!

Details of the programme and pricing can be found at http://truenorthclimbing.com/day-camp/.