2024

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  Balfour Wall

  Balfour Wall is a large ice climbing crag off the Icefields Parkway with single pitch routes graded WI4 and WI3 and walk up top rope access.

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  Two O’Clock Falls

  Two O’Clock Falls, a WI3 multi-pitch off David Thompson Highway, offers a fun and moderate climbing experience. The approach involves a 45-minute hike through a forest, circumventing ceremonial grounds. With three pitches and multiple climbing lines, it provides ample opportunity for varying skill levels. The descent can be rappelled or hiked. A rewarding climb suitable…

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  Tangle Falls

  Tangle Falls, located on the Icefields Parkway, offers easily accessed ice climbing with WI2 and WI3 routes. The short approach involves putting on crampons at the car and navigating icy trails. Descending can be done by rappelling. The climbing area features numerous WI2 and WI3 lines, with the option to set up top ropes.

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  Lady Wilson’s Cleavage

  The climb at Lady Wilson’s Cleavage offers adventurous exploration in the mountains, with a mix of belayed and solo sections up a frozen creek. Descending requires rappelling and using v-threads in some areas. The approach starts from the east side of the Icefields Parkway. Climbers should be cautious of avalanche risks and choose safe conditions.

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  Oliver Twist

  Oliver Twist ice climb is a single-pitch, WI3 in Kananaskis, Alberta. It is not very high and the approach is long in deep snow conditions.

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  Acephale Falls

  Dan and I climbed Acephale Falls for the second time on February 11, 2024. The approach is gentle, and the climb is suitable for beginners. The trail is marked in bright green on FATMAP. Parking is off the Trans Canada Highway. Micro spikes are useful, and the trail is well-defined. The ice can be top-roped.

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  The Wedge Smears

  The ice climbing area usually offers WI2 and WI3 routes with easy access for top roping. Accessible via a 1.5 km hike, with well-worn trails and tree anchors for top ropes. Parking near the start of the climb on the east side of Highway 40 in Kananaskis.

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  Chantilly Falls

  On February 9, 2024, we climbed Chantilly Falls, a two-pitch WI2 climb in Evan Thomas valley, Kananaskis. The approach is about 3 km and it is usually a well-worn trail. The climb has bolted anchors and requires rappelling for descent. Arrive early on weekends due to popularity, with a backup climb in mind.