Black Feather Canyon
Posted on October 22, 2010 by Scott in rock climbing
This narrow rocky canyon, which is only 3 meters wide at its narrowest point, is one of many small drainages that feed the Cascade River, and subsequently Lake Minnewanka. The approach is a pleasant walk that follows a flat and wide path along Lake Minnewanka, then upstream, along the Cascade River. It’s popular with hikers, [...]
Beautiful Century
Posted on October 19, 2010 by Scott in rock climbing
A fabulous bolted moderate route on good rock in a great setting. STATS Grade: 5.10a, 230m First ascent: Brian Spear, Jeff Storck; Spring 2006 TRAILHEAD From Canmore, drive east along the 1A. Pass through Exshaw and look for a sign for the Class 4 landfill as you pass by Goat Mountain, just as Yamnuska comes [...]
Acephale
Posted on September 28, 2010 by Scott in rock climbing
The Bow Valley’s premier sport crag sits nestled on the north end of Heart Mountain high above the Trans Canada Highway. It’s a must-see for anyone looking for the highest concentration of difficult sport climbs in the Bow Valley. The beautiful grey limestone walls are streaked in blues and yellows and littered with pockets, pods, [...]
Grassi Lakes
Posted on September 26, 2010 by Scott in rock climbing
Grassi Lakes offers climbing on steep, pocketed rock through a wide range of grades. Many of the routes are designed to be stick-clipped. Note that there is rockfall hazard at all the north side cliffs from careless tourists and also from bighorn sheep. The extensive trail work and belay platforms are examples of TABVAR‘s environmental [...]