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!
Top Things to do in Nordegg in Summer (2025)
Nordegg and its surrounding area which boasts beautiful landscapes, abundant wildlife, and some of the best recreational opportunities in both the province. Nordegg is on the David Thompson Highway in Central Alberta, and is often noted as a hidden gem. Some visitors stop for gas, a coffee, and a quick photo op on their way to Banff or Jasper, but wise travellers take the time to explore the area and all that it has to offer.
Discovering the Untouched Beauty of David Thompson Country in Winter (2024)
What Makes the David Thompson Country a Winter Hotspot Take a scenic drive past Nordegg, salong Alberta’s Highway 11, where...
How to Climb Steep Ice: Gear and Techniques Guide
Steep ice climbing blends skill, technique, and having the right gear. This article will walk you through tips and tricks...
Getting Started with Ice Climbing – A Beginner’s Guide
For the curious adventurer, ice climbing is a thrilling way to challenge yourself with something new and take in beautiful...
Exploring the Thrill of Via Ferrata in Banff: Your Ultimate Guide
If you're seeking an exhilarating adventure that combines hiking and climbing, consider trying Via Ferrata in Banff. This...
(Un)finished Business – Finished!
Everything other than the weather was lining up. Poor weather can hold you back, or you can just go try and see what...
Mount Norquay Lookout: More Than Just a View, It’s an Adventure
Perched majestically above the town of Banff, Mount Norquay Lookout offers more than just panoramic views of the Bow Valley...
Happy People Crag
In the Nordegg area we almost always have to compromise on one of these qualities, so it's pretty special when a crag...
Rockies Ringlock & Filthy With Minerals
Route development days almost always fall in between another day or two in the mountains for me.They are a natural...
No Lights On Fridays
This was the beginning of No Lights On Fridays, which turned out to be a very fun adventure. The first two pitches are long...
The Best of Banff: 30 Unmissable Things to Do in and Around Banff
Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Banff is a treasure trove of natural wonders, thrilling adventures, and deep...
Mandalore
Fall bled into winter, by now I was done toying around with this route, I was fixated. I needed to wrap this project up so...
Know When To Fold ‘Em
I had this somewhat unrealistic vision of a line up the most dominant fold on the east face of Mount Elliott, and I had...
How to Transition From Climbing Gyms to the Great Outdoors
Taking the Leap: Transitioning from Climbing Gyms to the Great Outdoors Transitioning from the predictable environments of...
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...
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