This blog has been created over the past decade using a personal diary format.  There have been many trail changes over that period of time created by new development and/or significant weather conditions.  Many of the posts, which were factual at the time of each specific hike, may now be misleading and potentially dangerous as a source of current and reliable information.

After considering many options, I have decided to remove the blog from circulation.  Thank you for following.  I wish each and every one of you all the best.

The Sheep River Valley in Kananaskis Country offers many winter ice climbing opportunities.

While many Calgarians celebrate the New Year in their homes, or at expensive downtown parties, the choice here is enjoying the fourth hour of sleep in preparation for next years first mission. 

Grizzly Creek is a popular winter ice climb in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada.

Grotto Canyon is easily accessible, year-round, from the Bow Valley Parkway near Exshaw Alberta, Canada.

Chantilly is an ice fall in Kananaskis Country accessed via Evan-Thomas Creek.

Ice climbers are a colorful bunch who creatively name waterfall ice then rate them for length and difficulty.

Maligne Canyon in Jasper National Park is a spectacular ice climbing location.

There are a host of exceptional ice climbing opportunities in Jasper National Park north of Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada.