Banff Conditions TR

[daler]

Hi All Frozen H2O lovers,

 

Just flew into Alberta for a quick two days and here is what we found.

 

Dec 4

 

Climbed Moonlight, Snowline and 2 4 Zero. Talked with Raphael S. at the crag and he said it was as fat as he has seen. We used 70 meter ropes and were able to complete all three routes in 4 pitches. Worth considering. They are super fun routes and nothing harder then very easy grade 4 in a beatiful setting. A must do!!!!

 

Dec 5

 

Had to treck up to the Trophy wall to take give The big T a try. It is still in OK shape but one should take care on pitch 1 as it is drying out quick and is very fragile. Don't swing or you may find yourself at the Gulag very quick!!! Easy grade 6 but make sure you love to hook and don't place gear in the pillar as she is ringing big time. The route is rad and if you have not done it call in sick and make the trip. super rad!!!! After a quick rap session we were back on the ground at 2:30. Started up Vapours which is also starting dry out and we found a few thin sections. Probably 5--- at this point because of the dry brittle ice. Again the 70 meter ropes came in nice and we were back on the ground at 4:15. a must tick in this shape but get there quick as she won't be around long!!!

It was way cool to climb both in a day. We left the car at 5am and were back at the packs in the trees at 4:30. Travel condtions are a little slick on the aproach. We used approach shoes on the road which made for nice walking.

 

Terminator

 

Trophy wall Fat

 

Kristie Topping out the Big T

 

 

dale

Edited December 8, 2004 by daler

[Bogen]

Terminator and Sea of Vapours in the same day!!! Awesome! Were there no other parties up there?

[daler]

Not a soul! I think the weather scared people away but it was actually a good day. Temps only around 20f and very little snow.

[icegirl]

Kristie ROCKS!!! Hi Christie!