Mountain Speaker Series with Sonnie Trotter presented by Patagonia

Tickets are only $20 (+ fees). All proceeds from tickets and book sales going to the Ontario Alliance of Climbers, supporting access and advocacy in Ontario.

Where: MEC Toronto (300 Queen Street W)

When: Monday, September 21, 2026

Doors: 7:00pm, event from 7:30pm-9:30pm

Toronto-born climbing legend Sonnie Trotter is returning home for an evening local climbers won't want to miss. Sonnie has been cementing his legacy in Canadian Climbing since the late 90's. Notably, he completed the first free ascent of Cobra Crack (5.14) in Squamish and The Path (5.14R) in the Rockies.

Now he's sharing stories from over 30 years of climbing, followed by a Q&A and signing of his book Uplifted: The Evolution of a Climbing Life. Patagonia will also be hosting a product clinic and giving away some awesome Patagonia prizes.

• Listen to adventure stories from Canadian climbing legend Sonnie Trotter
• Participate in an interactive audience Q&A session with Sonnie
• Grab a copy of Uplifted: The Evolution of a Climbing Life by Sonnie Trotter at an exclusive event price (limited quantities available, pre-purchase your book at checkout using the "add-on" option)
• Connect with your local climbing community

We're giving away over some sweet Patagonia prizes at the event—don't miss out.

• Black Hole duffel bag
• Black Hole MLC bag
• and more

Terms & Conditions

Winners for all prizes will be chosen from ticket purchasers only. Winners must be present to claim prizes and are only eligible to win one prize per person.

Pre-purchase your book: Snag a copy of Uplifted: The Evolution of a Climbing Life by Sonnie Trotter at an exclusive event price. There are very limited quantities available, so reserve your copy using the "add-on" option at checkout

Tickets are just $20 (approx $25 after taxes/fees)

Outdoor Impact partner donation: All proceeds from book and ticket sales go to the Ontario Alliance of Climbers

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Info: Presentation from Patagonia and Sonnie Trotter. Q&A and book signing.