kevino Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Trip: Canada - Canmore/Banff - Cascade, Ranger, King and Hafner Creeks Date: 11/29/2008 Trip Report: Just as predicted, there were many PNW climbers up in Canada this weekend. We met one group of three free WA on Cascade Waterfall and in Ranger/King creek areas. There was also a group of two at Hafner from PDX. Small world. Anyway, Erik, Sonda, Jesse and I left thanksgiving night and drove until daybreak and arrived in Banff around 10ish or something. This was my first time up in this area and enjoyed it tremendously. I also got to do some official mix climbing, which also was quite fun. I keep the talking to a minimum so people can enjoy the pictures. Day One: Cascade Waterfall Erik on the first section Looking down at Jesse and Erik The other WA group. One of the guys was hit by a big chuck of ice (which fell from the big hole in the upper pitch) and they were leaving as we were going up. We agreed wit their decision. (the hole is barely visible) Cascade waterfall Day Two: Talked to a local worker and he pointed us in the direction of Ranger Creek. Jesse and I climbed Lone Ranger, Erik and Sonda climbed R&D. It was a lot colder and windier than either of the other two days. Jesse leading on Lone Ranger From left to right: R&D, Lone Ranger and some other WI5 route Me on some ice in Kings Creek Day 3 took us to Hafner creek for some mixed climbing Erik, who decided to sleep in the car for a little bit longer, walked up and hiked up Shagadelic without a hitch. Pretty good for first mixed climb of the season. I take that back, he was a little slowed down when he got his crampon stuck on a quickdraw There was even some ice to be climbed, albeit very wet Gear Notes: remembering how to ice climb. Approach Notes: Car. cheap canadian petrol and idaho state police. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineMonkey Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Looks good, lots of ice. John got pulled over in Idaho about a month ago going there too. We got out of the ticket, did you guys end up getting one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderhound Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 John got lucky, the cop was intimidated by my mustache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineMonkey Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 hell, i was too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevino Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 Yeah. After 20 minutes of driving a certain someone got their third speeding ticket. It wasn't me. This person also lost credit card roulette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UW_climber Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 eff my life. speeding ticket for $150 and $100 credit card roulette tab and I didn't even drink. and $450 for nepals, most expensive trip of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 You've earned some good Karma and will win the credit card roulette at the next six dinners! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Nice trip, Kev. BTW, keep your heels down. So how do you play credit card roulette? No, no, no, don't tell me... bring my credit card and you'll teach me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevino Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 After a group dinner, everyone throws in their credit card and the waiter picks one, and which ever one is chosen, they pay for the tab, and everyone else eats/drinks free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Sweet! Never heard of that one. I thought it was like making the best poker hand out of the nubmers on your card, or sumpin... But then, that would be poker, and not roulette... D'oh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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