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info@cdnalpine.com
Box 40087
Canmore, Alberta
T1W 3H9
Canada
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Apr 2010
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One of the longest peices of uninterupted ice on the planet. No mixed climbing, no snow slogging, just kick-ass ice climbing for pitch after pitch after pitch!
The first ascent of this route was made in the spring of 2010 by CRAG's head guide J. Mills along with Steve Holeczi & Mike Verway. If it is formed, and conditions are safe, don't miss the opportunity to join J. Mills for a repeat ascent of this world class route! The climb has a long approach which includes climbing Shades of Beauty along the way, so 2 days may be required depending upon snow conditions. Once at the base of the route, prepare for about 12 long pitches of WI4 - WI6 ice climbing to reach the upper snowfields. If time and conditions allow, we will continue on for another hour of alpine ice to the summit of Tangle Ridge, where jaw dropping views of the north faces of the big peaks at the Columbia Icefields await.
Location: Columbia Icefields. 3 hours from Canmore, 1 hour from Jasper.
Length: 600m on the route, plus Shades of Beauty, plus a long alpine approach.
Grade: WI6
Logistics: 1:1 guide to guest ratio only. Camping at the base may be required.
Guiding Rate: inquire.
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