2024
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The Fortress
On July 13, 2024, we summited The Fortress in Kananaskis, Alberta. Our scramble route was a loop up the Headwall Lakes valley to the col between The Fortress and Mount Chester, coming down past Chester Lake. The terrain included steep hiking off-trail over snow, scree, slab, and loose rocks. A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required…
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Grizzly Peak
On July 10, 2024, we summited Grizzly Peak in Kananaskis, Alberta. This was a shorter route at only 3.2 km to the summit and 854 meters height gain, however the views from the summit are spectacular. The route is fairly straightforward with some steep sections and one scrambly step.
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Middle Sister
On July 9, 2024, we finally summited Middle Sister after gazing up at it from the highway for so many years. It was a long day but fun and engaging. This is my trip report, including photographs, beta and my personal experience.
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Mount Burstall – Col
On July 7, 2024, a hike to Mount Lawrence Grassi was thwarted by trail closures, leading to an impromptu journey to the top of the col below the summit of Mount Burstall. The trail’s challenges included steep terrain and snow. Despite not reaching the summit, we had a fun and adventurous day. We hope to…
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Bald Eagle Peak
Dan and I tackled Bald Eagle Peak, a long-awaited challenge visible from Canmore, Alberta. We followed the AllTrails app route, navigating steep slopes and using Alan Kane’s book as a guide. The climb required scrambling skills, suitable gear, and a Kananaskis Conservation Pass for trailhead parking. Despite a minor descent mishap, we found the experience…
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Keelhaul Wall
Keelhaul Wall is a 5-pitch, 155-meter moderate climb in Kid Goat near Exshaw, Alberta. It requires some trad gear placement but all anchors are bolted. The descent is a walk-off with a little bit of downclimbing.
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Jardin des Roches
On May 24, 2024, we climbed at Jardin des Roches at Todra Gorge, Morocco. Interesting routes and the rock was good but a bit run-out. Overall, it was a fun and shady climbing area in Morocco.
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Petite Gorge Right (Petites Gorges Rive Droite)
On May 23, 2024, we explored climbing at Petite Gorge Right, seeking suitable difficulty levels. We found cliffs matching our guidebooks, marked by a large bush. We focused on left-side climbs, completing five routes in the heat before noon. The area is well bolted.