Tag 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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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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