Kananaskis
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Winter Ski Tour in Kananaskis: Chester Lake Experience
On February 12, 2025, we skied towards Chester Lake in Kananaskis, seeking good snow slopes. Despite the cold, we enjoyed a scenic trek. After assessing the snow conditions on potential slopes, we chose not to ski due to unfavorable conditions but appreciated the beautiful surroundings. We plan to return.
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Epic Day Skiing Tryst Lake Chutes
On February 11, 2025, we skied Tryst Lake Chutes, enjoying a challenging day in cold weather. Although it was very cold, the trail had many switchbacks and the slope was scary-steep, it was a lot of fun. The day marked a personal breakthrough in backcountry skiing, inspiring plans for future visits.
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King Creek
Last Tuesday, January 7, we climbed at King Creek. There are three main flows with climbs rated WI2 and WI3. We climbed the WI3 that is further up the creek and around the corner from the first two areas.
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Sinatra Falls
Sinatra Falls is a long, WI2, multi-pitch ice climb on the east side of Mount Kidd in Kananaskis. The approach is a long walk, mostly on trails and there is a walk off from the top. There are no bolts or any fixed gear on the climb. You must decide where to end your pitches…
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B2
On March 12, 2024, we climbed B2, a single-pitch WI3 in Evan Thomas Valley, Kananaskis. It’s a popular area with a gradual uphill hike and lots of fun ice. B2 offers a few different lines of WI3 and the nearby climbs like Slurpee and Green Monster are inspiring. The long hike adds exertion but the…
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Cobra Verde
On March 10, 2024, we climbed the first pitch of Cobra Verde in Kananaskis Country. The approach was challenging because of the deep snow and no established trail, but the climbing was worth it. The climb is rated WI3 with a multi-pitch option.
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Blue Cheese
Blue Cheese ice climb is a single-pitch, wide curtain of WI3. It is possible to walk up to the bolts at the top with rappel rings and set up a top rope anchor. The approach involves a 3 km hike. There are 3 or 4 different lines possible across the ice curtain.
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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.