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!
Discovering the Untouched Beauty of David Thompson Country in Winter (2024)
Head out on a scenic winter drive along Highway 11 past Nordegg and into David Thompson Country, Alberta, and discover the rugged beauty of the Canadian Rockies. This picturesque route, stretching east to west, is framed by dense forests and towering peaks. It’s the perfect setting for a winter road trip featuring activities like snow camping, ice climbing, exploring frozen canyons, and hunting for the mesmerizing methane ice bubbles on Abraham Lake.
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...
Better Together
Starstruck was the last route I developed with Andrew in the spring of 2020. He continued to add ‘Wet Like Willy’ and...
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...
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...
New Heli-Glacier Travel Adventure Collaboration
Girth Hitch Guiding is excited to announce our new partnership with another great tour company found in the spectacular...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Beginners’s Guide: Getting Started Climbing Via Ferrata Routes
This guide introduces newcomers to the exciting world of Via Ferrata. We'll provide an overview of what a Via Ferrata...
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...
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....
AA
With bolts in tow, Andrew and I headed back to the West Country with visions of a few (more moderate) lines. While climbing...
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...
The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Rock Climbing for Beginners
Outdoor rock climbing is an exciting and challenging activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels....
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