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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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Chantilly Falls – Kananaskis Country – Hiking Alberta

Posted on November 11, 2010 by hikingwithbarry

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

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Maligne Canyon – Jasper – Ice Climbing – Hiking Alberta

Posted on November 10, 2010 by hikingwithbarry

There are a host of exceptional ice climbing opportunities in Jasper National Park north of Banff National Park.  In the summertime, the drive would be west on the TransCanada Highway to Lake Louise, then north on the Icefield Parkway.  It … Continue reading →

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