Canadian Rocky Mountains
This climbing area is located in Alberta and it has a ton of sport and trad climbing. The rock is mainly layered limestone, with a bit of quartzite. Route grades range from USA 5.3(FR 4-) to approx. USA 5.14c/d (FR 9a). The different crags exhibit various styles of climbing, from technical slab to overhangs and crimpy vertical walls.
The best places to crash would be campgrounds. In Banff Nation Park and Kananaskis, campgrounds are ubiquitous. Some can be cheaper than others, particularly if you don't need a shower and electric.
Grocery stores in Canmore, Bragg Creek, Banff and Calgary are probably your best option. Rivers in the area are clean enough to drink from without boiling the water first, though small creeks are a toss up.
Grocery stores in Canmore, Bragg Creek, Banff and Calgary are probably your best option. Rivers in the area are clean enough to drink from without boiling the water first, though small creeks are a toss up.
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This is a large area located west of Calgary, Alberta in the Canadian Rockies. There is an international airport in Calgary for those flying into the area. Most of the crags are located in the Kananaskis Country, Banff/Canmore area, and Lake Louise. Get a topo book for further directions to crags.
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Owen Powell 45 days ago
Looking for climbers @
Rockies, Squamish, Kamloops, Bugs, Skaha, Vancouver
ReplyHi, I'm in Victoria for the summer, looking for some cool people to go climbing with. I've done some top-rope and lead climbing, but am not an expert by any means.
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Dave Vernon 62 days ago
climbing Thu 01 Jul @Canadian Rocky Mountains
Comment/Reply - Msg Dave VernonLooking for partner to sport climb, alpine climb, hike and scramble. I can hang in the banff/lake louise area for as long as the weather is good.
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Nicolas Francoeur-Leblond 84 days ago
climbing Mon 05 Jul @Canadian Rocky Mountains
Comment/Reply - Msg Nicolas Francoeur-LeblondHi, I will be in the Bow River Valley for climbing around the first or second week of july. I'am looking for a person or better, a group of person to join. I'm a very motivated climber and pleasant company too.
Let me know!
- Brittany - hey, i'll be climbing around canmore july 2-20th and im looking for partners :) i've been to some of the crags in the area and i'm looking forward to checking out new ones.
- Nicolas Francoeur-Leblond - Hi, I will arrive in the region between the 8th and the 10th of july. Can I call you? You can reach me at work: 418-654-2530 #4443 or at home after 6pm at 418-204-5851. I also check my emails very often. Bye
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Dylan Chen 99 days ago
climbing Tue 25 May @Canadian Rocky Mountains
Comment/Reply - Msg Dylan ChenHi,
I'm interested in doing any kind of climbing sport, trad, alpine and scrambling. I have sport gear. Have some experience with gear but not too much.
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Kevin 408 days ago
2008 | MEC Best Climbing Videos - 2008
taken @Canadian Rocky Mountains
Comment on movie - Msg KevinThe best part of this bar far is climbing and skateboarding... watch it you will see what I mean!!
- Benny Kong - Skate board climbing is a cool concept but would have been cooler ifthey did some crazy tricks with it like a dyno =P
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tomas manuel 411 days ago
Looking for climbers @Rockies, Squamish, Jasper, Bon Echo, Rigaud, Nanaimo river
ReplyAnybody climbing nearby Ottawa or Montreal from 18/july to 21 july? I am from bariloche, I can lead 5.12 (hopefully send them). Also traditional climbing.
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Looking for partners during august/september. I just started climbing this year.
I have done several scrambles,climbed a few routes at louise and grassi and went up easy street and eisenhower tower.
if you have your eye on something in the 5.4-5.8 range and need a partner,give me as much notice as possible and i will be there. I also have some glacier travel experience.
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im looking for a last minute partner, because mine bailed out on me at the last minute. ill be climbing in banff from july 4-11, and right now, its looking like i will be out there solo. i was planning on doing mt victoria, mt huber, and mt lefroy (all basic snow climbs), but now im not sure, since i dont do glacier travel alone. if anyone wants to help me out, id love the company. thanks!
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Hello, I´m going to Vancouver for this summer, from 4th july to 29th, and of course I want to go climb in there outdoors and indoors. Let me know if someone is interested.
Good climbs for everyone!
PURA VIDA!
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I will come to Canada on Spring 2010 for 4 months. I would like to climb mountains, indoor also, in Canada. Look for a partner who climb together and exchange the information of Canada/Japan.
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Hoping to get out tomorrow. Either sport or Yam would be awesome.
