I love working with Banff Life. It is an inspiring and beneficial program for the community and I always feel honored to be a part of it. This past weekend I got to teach a two day ice intro followed by a multipitch climb on Louise Falls. Two days of cragging at the Junkyards and …
Well…some days you feel good and other days you try to tell yourself that you do…this was one of those days. Merrie-Beth and I decided to head into Whitemans/Redmans for a fun day of personal climbing. As we drove to the end of the road, we noticed that the approach might take a little longer …
What a great weekend with some incredibly talented and motivated women! BIG thanks to Outdoor Research that supplied every woman with a Radiant Long Sleeve Zip layer to keep us warm!!We started out on Saturday at the Junkyards in -25 temps. After much discussion on how to stay warm we learned the basics of ice …
Wow…what a great Christmas gift…this guys knows how to win a girls heart! John bought Laura a day of multipitch ice climbing for a stocking stuffer….if only he could have made the day a little warmer!! Not only did we get 3 cool pitches of exposed, and varying ice, but we had some amazing views, …
Andrea and I had a fabulous day on Louise falls. The original plan was to do Professors, but due to High Avalanche hazard we opted for a safer classic! As luck would have it, we ran into the ACMG Assistant Alpine Ice Training, and had a social day with some fellow peers, under the tutelage …
With forecasted -25 degree temps, we knew the day was going to be a challenge! Steve and Jo come every year from the UK though and we wanted to make the most of the trip. We decided on Professors, a classic grade 4 route right in Banff. With 8 pitches of fun, climbing in a …
Steve and Jo braved the cold on December 29th for a fun day out on Guinness Gully. We were fortunate to have the climb all to ourselves so we could keep moving in the cooler temps. With the fresh snowfall, the day felt very serene and wintery. The climb is in great shape, not so …
6 very motivated and strong women joined me for a day of cragging on December 18th for the ACC Calgary section Woman’s Intro and Refresher. We decided to go to Wedge Smears because it hosts climbs for all ability levels and can be a good escape from the crowds on a busy Saturday. As luck …
Never climbed outdoors and curious to try? Join us for a day of learning the “ropes”. You do not need any prior experience to try climbing for your first time with us. Learn how to tie into the rope, use a harness, belay and rappel. Get tips on movement and enjoy the views gained from …
Rock climbing is a complex sport with endless potential and challenges. Improve upon your movement skills by getting advanced tips and feedback, learn the skills necessary to start leading sport or traditional routes or arm yourself with the knowledge and practice of rescue techniques. All these skills can be achieved in various venues in the …