Rock Climbing

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  BBQ’d Rib

  We climbed BBQ’d Rib, a moderate trad multi-pitch route on Mount Yamnuska on June 17, 2025.

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  Escargot Corner

  Escargot Corner is a 5.7, 6-pitch trad climb on Mount Norquay near Banff. The approach involves scrambling, and the climb is gear-protected with bolted anchors. The climb follows a long corner up a huge slab on the side of Mount Norquay. The descent involves rappelling and downclimbing.

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  Mother’s Day

  Mother’s Day climb on Cascade Mountain near Banff is a moderate trad multi-pitch route. With a grade of 5.6 and 8 pitches, it features primarily trad gear, bolted anchors, and the recommended descent is a “walk-off” involving downclimbing and a short rappel. The climb presents challenges in route-finding but offers a learning experience for new…

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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.

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  Summer Gardens (Jardins d’Ete)

  In May 2024, we climbed at the Summer Gardens crag for three days, enjoying moderate routes. The area features flat ground with rows of rocks, making it an ideal climbing spot. Despite encountering challenges, such as a large centipede and hot sun, we successfully climbed several routes each day before moving on.

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  Sous La Via aka Regression

  On May 18, 2024, we began climbing at Todra Gorge, choosing a well-bolted crag named Regression/Sous La Via. The routes were moderate and suited our abilities, offering a gentle start to our trip. The climbing was enjoyable, with hand pockets and edges. Afternoon sun made it too warm to continue, so we planned an earlier…