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Chillaxed Alpine Climbing in the Canadian Rockies

Monday, July 20, 2026

Mount Bowman - East Slope Scramble

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View to Mt. Bowman on the approach.   Great signage at the official trail head. About 1 km from the parking spot we used.  After a very exci...
Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Mount Queen Bess - North Ridge, 5.5, 18+ pitches, Alpine IV Attempt

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From our highpoint, view to the summit snow field. Attempt on the North Ridge of Mount Queen Bess. One of Scott’s dream routes on this stunn...
Thursday, June 18, 2026

“Mount Sarcee” (’Ripsaw')(GR373253) – West Ridge Attempt.

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  Scott on our highpoint of the West Ridge.  Mt. Sarcee is an unofficial name applied by David Jones in the guidebook " Rockies South. ...
Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Consolation - 5.8, 225m (7 pitches)

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The money shot, Carlos making the airy traverse on pitch 6.  Amazing day out May 24 with the young gun Carlos on Consolation. Consolation wa...
Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Lumpy Corner - 5.8, 55 metres (2 pitches)

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  View up pitch 1 of Lumpy Corner. 2026 rock season opener! Better late than never. Got out with Carlos on Monday May 11 for an after work c...
Thursday, April 16, 2026

"Mount Nomad" (GR265139) - Solo Ski Tour

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View along summit ridge looking South East. Friday April 10 had a last minute opportunity for a solo day out, after a bunch of domestic chor...
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
When I started alpine climbing about 30 years I yearned to be a “hard man” alpinist. Took me awhile to understand I wasn’t cut out for that, and now, I just want to have fun.
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