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
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 captivating tapestry of colors. Within this picturesque landscape or blue, yellow and green, the thrill of adventure is heightened by the breathtaking landscapes that unfurl with the changing seasons. Among the myriad ways to embrace this natural beauty, via ferrata climbing stands out as an exhilarating and immersive experience.
Tales Of Vertical Trails: Better Together
Starstruck was the last route I developed with Andrew in the spring of 2020. He continued to add ‘Wet Like Willy’ and ‘Dumbo’ later that season....
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 Hitch Guiding is making...
Tales Of Vertical Trails: 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. We looked at each other...
Tales Of Vertical Trails: 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 Massif adjacent to it. I...
Tales Of Vertical Trails: 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 was adamant that we push...
Tales Of Vertical Trails: AA
With bolts in tow, Andrew and I headed back to the West Country with visions of a few (more moderate) lines. While climbing Batteries Not Included,...
Tales Of Vertical Trails: 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 outlet we could find to...
Tales Of Vertical Trails: 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 out I could not work, as...
Tales Of Vertical Trails: 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 different place. It was the...
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