Tim’s Rocky Mountain Climbing Journal
Where is the best places to climb in Alberta? Need climbing safety tips? Find help in The Girth Hitch Guiding Adventure Journal
Tim’s Rocky Mountain Climbing Journal
Where is the best places to climb in Alberta? Need climbing safety tips? Find help in The Girth Hitch Guiding Adventure Journal
How to Transition From Climbing Gyms to the Great Outdoors
Ready to climb outdoors? Learn the essentials of transitioning from indoor rock climbing gyms to the majestic outdoors. Transitioning from the predictable environments of a climbing gym to the natural and expansive outdoor cliffs offers a unique set of challenges and experiences that indoor settings cannot replicate.
Ultimate Nordegg Thing
During my early years of development, I had added two multi pitch routes to the Yambraham area. I knew we could get a lot...
Unforgettable Indigenous Journeys: The Best Indigenous-Guided Experience in the Rockies
In the shadow of the towering peaks and within the silent majesty of Alberta and British Columbia's rugged landscapes,...
Bloody Coleslaw
The sight of him was unexpected. As our day wrapped up, I had an itch to bolt a line that had been on my mind for quite...
Whirlpool & Lookout Slabs
Spring of 2022 brought new energy and I was excited to develop. Unfinished Business was definitely on my mind. I convinced...
(Un)finished Business I
In the Spring of 2021, Liz Taylor and I enjoyed a number of days bolting a route which became my nemesis (Unfinished...
Better Together Part II
I processed the loss of Andrew and Nate differently than many people. I surrounded myself with a safety net and kept my...
Embracing Spring in Nordegg, Alberta: Top Activities & Things to Look Out For
Here we are going to explore the top things to do in Nordegg and surrounding David Thompson Country, while also...
Discovering the Untouched Beauty of David Thompson Country in Winter
What Makes the David Thompson Country a Winter Hotspot Take scenic winter drive along Highway 11 in David Thompson Country...
Fall Via Ferrata Climbs in David Thompson Country
As the warmth of summer gracefully gives way to the cooler embrace of fall, David Thompson Country transforms into a...
Better Together
Starstruck was the last route I developed with Andrew in the spring of 2020. He continued to add ‘Wet Like Willy’ and...
Summer Drop In Climbing Adventures In David Thompson Country
Breaking barriers & making adventure possible With Drop-ins Warm weather are here, and it's time to get outdoors! Girth...
Starstruck Part II
The next week, Andrew and I were guiding a trip up the Via Ferrata in the morning and we happened to finish up around 1pm....
Starstruck (Frejya Wall)
While helping Mike Adolph with his enormous project of building ‘From Nordegg With Love’ I had gotten a good look at the...
The Peoples Route (Voltswagen)
We returned the next day with Nate Johnson, and began bolting an easier line up the prow. This was a memorable moment. I...
AA
With bolts in tow, Andrew and I headed back to the West Country with visions of a few (more moderate) lines. While climbing...
Solar Panel. A Ground Up Effort
These were desperate times and all we had was time. We gathered together the cash from the new bolt fund and visited every...
Route Development Revolution
In 2020, Andrew and I had no money … none. I had just moved my family and assumed a second mortgage weeks prior to finding...
Breast Is Best (M7+)
As the spring of 2023 arrives, I can't help but reminisce. Three years ago this spring, the world felt like a very...
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