Category Archives: Ice Climbing

To Begin Ice Climbing

Posted on January 5, 2012 by hikingwithbarry

Several years ago, Dave B. prepared this checklist for people considering the pursuit of the sport of ice climbing.  The piece makes me laugh every time I read it, perhaps because it may be more truth than fiction. To Begin Ice Climbing                Author – Dave … Continue reading →

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Coal Creek Ice Climb – Sheep River Valley – Hiking Alberta

Posted on January 4, 2012 by hikingwithbarry

While many Calgarians celebrate the New Year in their homes, or at expensive downtown parties, I am well into enjoying my fourth hour of sleep in preparation for next years first mission.  An early morning drive, on empty roads under a striking … Continue reading →

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Grizzly Creek Ice Climb – Kananaskis – Hiking Alberta

Posted on March 9, 2011 by hikingwithbarry

Mélanie, Dave and I drive west from Calgary on the TransCanada, then south on the Kananaskis Trail (Hwy. 40) past Wasootch, Mount Lorette Ponds, and the Fortress Junction Service Station to park roadside at Grizzly Creek.  We don helmets, harnesses, … Continue reading →

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Grotto Canyon – Ice Climbing – Hiking Alberta

Posted on December 23, 2010 by hikingwithbarry

Grotto Canyon is easily accessible, year-round, from the Bow Valley Parkway (Hwy. 1A) near Exshaw, Alberta west from Calgary on the TransCanada Highway.  The staging point is the clearly marked parking area at Grotto Pond and a short walk west delivers … Continue reading →

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Chantilly Falls – Kananaskis – Ice Climbing – Hiking Alberta

Posted on November 11, 2010 by hikingwithbarry

Ice climbers are a colourful, creative bunch who name waterfall ice then rate them for length and difficulty.  Some examples of creative names for frozen waterfalls are: Acid Howl, Bette Davis’ Sneeze, Crystal Tear, Dancing with Chaos, Echo Madness, Fang and Fist, … Continue reading →

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