Climbing was unremarkable with some loose rock near the top. Views were stupendous though which make the climb worthwhile and recommended.
Old School WB - Aug 31, 2013 2:56 am Date Climbed: May 1, 1997
Did the second ascent
Climbed the route early in 1997, possibly the second ascent with I. Hunt. Also climbed again in 1998, 1999 and 2001. Fun, easy route, good for early season, but can be wet if too early.
haishan - Mar 13, 2013 1:23 am Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2012
Adventure
For us, the crux was getting up the gumption to hike out the approach trail after the Park Bear Patrol warned us about the sighting of mama griz and 2 cubs that morning. Worthwhile climb for the incredible view... one of the most beautiful mountain basins I've ever been to. The climbing is a little loose and monotonous. Descent was pretty, but tedious... and we were still on edge about the bears!
Parisa - Feb 1, 2007 5:24 pm Date Climbed: Sep 12, 2006
Not entirely joyful.
The climb is joyful for about the first 5 pitches, mostly due to the gorgeous views of the Kananaskis Lakes. After that, the monotony of slab climbing takes its toll.
Parisa, just now read this summit log. You are just mad there was no "Harbucks" at the top of pitch 5! Doubt if you see this, but the kids are returning to San Fran to put down roots in May! Cheers
MtnMagic - Apr 28, 2014 8:37 pm Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2003
Joyous viewsClimbing was unremarkable with some loose rock near the top. Views were stupendous though which make the climb worthwhile and recommended.
Old School WB - Aug 31, 2013 2:56 am Date Climbed: May 1, 1997
Did the second ascentClimbed the route early in 1997, possibly the second ascent with I. Hunt. Also climbed again in 1998, 1999 and 2001. Fun, easy route, good for early season, but can be wet if too early.
haishan - Mar 13, 2013 1:23 am Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2012
AdventureFor us, the crux was getting up the gumption to hike out the approach trail after the Park Bear Patrol warned us about the sighting of mama griz and 2 cubs that morning. Worthwhile climb for the incredible view... one of the most beautiful mountain basins I've ever been to. The climbing is a little loose and monotonous. Descent was pretty, but tedious... and we were still on edge about the bears!
Parisa - Feb 1, 2007 5:24 pm Date Climbed: Sep 12, 2006
Not entirely joyful.The climb is joyful for about the first 5 pitches, mostly due to the gorgeous views of the Kananaskis Lakes. After that, the monotony of slab climbing takes its toll.
Dow Williams - Jan 23, 2009 1:10 pm
Re: Not entirely joyful.Parisa, just now read this summit log. You are just mad there was no "Harbucks" at the top of pitch 5! Doubt if you see this, but the kids are returning to San Fran to put down roots in May! Cheers