Finally there is a little break in the weather and Mike and I are planning to go climbing this Saturday. Event is weather dependent, so if the forecast deteriorates the event may get cancelled at the last moment. Participants should be able to belay safely and have crampons and ice axes, and some experience using […]

Friday –> fly to Calgary Sat –> ice climbing/mix climbing – WI3-WI5; laps on ice/rock. Potential areas: Bear spirit; kings Creek, grotto Canyon. Get familiar to good/steep ice again. Sun –> Ice climbing (long day out): multi pitch climbs; possibly: moonlight and Chantilly falls (kananaskis); Ghost Ice climbs (this house of sky, Sunshine + Acquarius, […]

Beginner friendly/moderate ice climbing event in Lilloet Area. The plan: Sat –> alpine start from Vancouver, ice climb in the Duffy Lake area. Stay over night in Lilloet Sun –> Ice climbing near Lilloet (marble canyon likely) This event is suited for people that have ice- climbed before (be able to top rope WI3-WI4). No […]

Leave Vancouver on Saturday early and drive to Canmore. Stay in Canmore ACC Hostel for 6/7 nights depending on the weather. May move to Rampart Creek for a few days. Itinerary is flexible but we will be climbing grade 3 and above so participants should be able to lead or second competently and safely. May […]

Participants should be able to belay safely and have crampons and ice axes, and some experience using them. Poles are also handy for the stream crossings. Note: a parking pass ($5) is required at the trailhead.