Icefields Adventures
The heartland of ice climbing in Canada
The "Parkway" is a high mountain road running 230km from Lake Louise to Jasper through two of Canada’s National Parks. Flanked by massive peaks, glaciers and frozen lakes, this is the most awesome ice climbing region in the Rockies.
Surrounded by wilderness, this is a remote and uninhabited area, visited only by ice climbers and skiers during the winter months. Everywhere you look you see ice lines tucked away in the folds of the mountains, pouring over the cliffbands.
We invite you to spend 5 days with us in our backyard. Each day we will pick another climb that matches up with your abilities and interests, ticking off the classics. Our guides know this area well, we will show you the gems. Plenty of opportunity for coaching on technique, and learning new skills exist on this trip.
There are hundreds of routes here; classic moderates, easy flows, mixed routes, steep pillars, long mulitpitch routes , its all happening on the Parkway.
Basecamp:
 The Crossing Motel
Staying at the Crossing puts the Parkways routes into easy reach, saving the 2 hour one way drive from Canmore. More climbing, less driving!
http://www.thecrossingresort.com
A sample of Parkway routes:
Bow Falls 100m WI 3
Located in an alpine cirque under the Bow Glacier, this climb has a remote feel to it, a real classic. Two pitches of varied climbing, sometimes you can see the high volume waterfall underneath.
Murchison Falls 180m WI4
Steep steps, interspersed with easier terrain lead to the final crux pillar. This is big sheet of ice, with many lines possible. Usually climbed in four pitches, all of them classic.
Weeping Wall 180- 400m WI 4-6
The most famous ice climb in Canada. Vertical skating rinks of ice! Many route options, from sheets of Grade 4 ice to engaging WI6 pillars. Cool ice caves, and long pitches are the highlights of this route.
Polar Circus 700m WI 5
"The showpiece of the Canadian Rockies and a must for all climbers! It offers nine pitches of generally moderate ice gradually steepening to the final crux pitch." The highlight of many an ice climbers career.
Mixed Master 300m 5.8 WI 5
This route is the finest mixed climb of its type in the Rockies. Scottish style ice gullies, a well protected traverse, and a finishing 10inch wide vein of ice give this route plenty of character. Highly recommended.
Dates:
1) March 17-21, 2008
2) March 24-28, 2008
March is an ideal month for ice climbing on the Parkway, thick routes, longer days, and warmer temperatures mean lots of fun.
Included:
1) ACMG Guide for 5 days climbing
2) All Climbing Gear as needed
3) 4 nights at the Crossing Resort. Double Occupancy. Upgrades available
4) Breakfast and Lunch
Cost
1690.00 per person + GST.
Not Included:
Evening Meals. There is a Cafeteria and Pub onsite.
Vehicle; One vehicle is needed per two clients and guide.
Rockies Ice can provide a vehicle for 5 days for $200.00 (gas inc.)per person.
For further information and to reserve your trip
Contact us at:
info@rockies-ice.com
403-678-1181
Canada
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