About Us

Katie has been climbing for over a decade. Since moving to Sault Ste. Marie in 2022, she has been deeply involved in the local climbing community and is now proud to serve as Chair of ACC Sault Ste. Marie. Katie is passionate about making the outdoors more accessible and inclusive and she’s excited to help grow the local climbing scene.

Sarah is an elementary educator, mentor, and passionate outdoor enthusiast dedicated to building confidence, skills, and community through the outdoors. She enjoys climbing, backpacking, skiing, mountain biking, and exploring in every season. She is passionate about making outdoor spaces more inclusive and helping others discover the challenge, connection, and joy that come from learning and adventuring outside.

Emerson is passionate about community engagement and active participation in ice climbing, sport and trad climbing, mountain biking, and skiing. He is a dedicated local advocate for outdoor recreation, committed to promoting inclusive access, environmental stewardship, and active lifestyles within the community.

Dustin is actively involved in the development and stewardship of local climbing areas, contributing to the creation and maintenance of numerous climbing routes. He is a passionate and dedicated ice climber with a strong commitment to fostering a supportive and sustainable climbing community.

Mike holds a leadership role at Algoma Public Health with a responsibility of overseeing team operations and managing public health projects. He provides strategic direction, coordinated cross-functional collaboration, and ensures project objectives are met on time and within scope.

Jason has over a decade of experience as a ski coach and instructor, combined with a strong background in emergency services as a certified paramedic and college-level paramedic instructor. Jason has also served as a ski patroller, ensuring safety and rapid response in alpine environments. He has additional experience as a canoe guide, leading multi-day backcountry expeditions and promoting wilderness safety and skills development.

Steve Foster has been a climbing instructor for nearly 35 years, and one of the original explorers of Northern Ontario ice in Gros Cap, Searchmont, and the Little White River. A 26-year professional firefighter and technical rope rescue instructor, his climbing has taken him from the Canadian Rockies to Ecuador, Peru, and 7 expeditions to Nepal.