Sunday January 26 had a great day of ice climbing with a fun group. Enjoy the company of Jason , Raff and Lindsey. We headed to the Big Dipper (100m, WI4) accessed from the South Ghost, but the climb is located in Banff National Park. Once in the tight canyon, there was very cool scenery. Part way up the canyon, large chockstone prevents easy passage. Installed metal rungs and chains help, but bolted station is located on top, so we did use the rope. Pitch one of Big Dipper was full value WI4 or WI4+, steep and hard ice. Pitch two was a bit softer ice and less steep. Group of 4 was a bit slow to get up two pitches, but we enjoyed the conversation and the climbing. Great day out.
