Nathan Smith Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Hi everyone, My girlfriend and I are moving to Canada this November/December to work for a year, maybe a bit more. So we're looking for a place where I can pretty much take up ice climbing and mountaineering full time, I'm new to mountaineering and ice climbing but want to bring myself to a reasonably high standard. My girlfriend doesn't climb, but were both keen to do some back country skiing, her more than me I'm a rock climber (onsighting trad 11a/b). Our thoughts have been Banff/Canmore for the winter then Sqamish for the summer this way we'll see a bit more of the country. Any thoughts/suggestions/info for any area in Canada will be appreciated. Thanks Nathan and Karralla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genepires Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 your plan sounds pretty good. the mtneering in the banff area can be pretty amazing so give a thought to staying there for at least part of the summer. bugaboos and the alpine ice of banff park is amazing and unlike anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 You'll find Golden or Revelstoke a lot cheaper to live in than Banff/Canmore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Poulton Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Revelstoke has some awesome ice that few know about or bother to find. Like said previously, cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Piston Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I love Revelstoke. It is a fun town and lots of great climbing nearby (i.e. Mt. Sir Donald). The Icefall Brook area near Golden is still being developed for ice climbing...just a real bugger to get in to, but beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Smith Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 (edited) Lets make it more specific.Which would be best for: climbing and skiing on your door step, climbing partners easy to find, and the clincher job opportunities. I only aspire to be a part time kitchen hand. Climb by day, work by night, free food what more could a climbing bum want besides accommodation, gear and a lift pass? N&K Edited March 30, 2010 by Nathan Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 In that case the best place for you to go is back to Mommy's basement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climbercam Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Squamish will work better for dirtbagging it, while still having a place to call home. Canmore/Banff is ridiculously expensive to live, where as squamish is more affordable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Smith Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 OKay GS had that coming. I'm In Australia so info on this area is limited especially for climbing. Can you guys point me in the right direction for where i can find sites with maps of climbing areas and sites where i might be able to find a job and a place to stay. I think i ready to leave the basement. Cheers Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Conway Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 You'll find Golden or Revelstoke a lot cheaper to live in than Banff/Canmore Hasn't it been practically impossible to find a decent place to live in Revelstoke the past couple winters? The trailertrash playground known as Golden... not so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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