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Grade | Route | Gear style | Popularity | Crag | |
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5.13a | ★★★ Telltale Heart P2
From the anchors of P1, tackle the powerful head wall to the burly roof. Once over the roof a never ending sea of technicalities awaits, for some time. Hang on and enjoy the view! Absolutely classic and one of the best in the country. FA: Peter Arbic Maint: Greg Tos, 2016 | 29m, 14 | Banff | ||
5.10c | ★★ Lost Lenore
Starting from the Lenore Traverse (traversing in from the main crag) following 5 bolts on 5th class. Begin the P1 after- 10B 40m P2- 10C 25m P3- 10C 30m the "crux" pitch follows a small Corner/Seam up vertical rock. Sustained 10B/C but doesn't warrant 10D. P4- 5.7 35m | 7 | Banff | ||
5.14+ | ★★ Evening Star
The project line of Bolts above Bittersweet and Op's anchor. Hard future proj! | 30m | Banff | ||
5.14c | ★★★ Fight Club P1
Climbs the striking beauty Prow/Arête black and silver stripped. Starts up on a small ledge. Hard crimps and sloppers lead to a vicious Boulder problem. Part 1 of the Prow Projext has been sent in July 2016 by Alex Megos at the grade of 5.14b/c. Set: Peter Arbic FFA: Alex Megos, Jul 2016 | 15m, 8 | Banff | ||
5.13c | Telltale Heart Pt 2 Alt finish
An alternative finish to T.T.H pitch 2, branching right near the top, with a few harder moves. This route seeps the most on the wall and has been described by visiting rockstar Ondra as “unfortunate”. FFA: Peter Arbic | 35m | Banff | ||
5.15 | Tuckers Proj
Project right of Megos’s “Fight Club” lives it’s evil brother. Set: Sam Tucker | Banff | |||
5.11b | ★★ The Raven
The Raven (fully retrofitted in 2014). P1 - 11B 45m long sustained 5.10+ and 5.11- moves on bomber slab. Many technical engaging moves throughout. P2- 11B 30m a slab crux half way up the pitch on blank notmuchness. Grippy rock! P3 - 10A 20m more friction climbing with a crux on runnels. P4 - 5.7 35m and topout. FA: Jim | 120m, 4 | Banff | ||
5.13b | ★★ The Hermit
Start on the right side of the cave by the JEB graffiti. Climb straight up to holds lead out of the cave. Although it's short, it packs a punch! | 12m, 10 | Banff | ||
5.12c | ★ One Robe, One Bowl
Start just to the right of the mouth of the cave. Big powerful moves lead out the roof to a shared anchor finish with The Hermit. FA: peter arbic Maint: Jimmy Blackhall, 2017 | 14m, 7 | Banff | ||
5.13a | ★★ The Masque P2
The infamous Masque. Continue past the anchor of P1 by launching directly into a nails crux that utilizes tiny crimpers. Followed by sustained climbing that leads to a powerful and technical boulder problem way off the deck, that guards the anchor. FA: Peter Arbic FA: 1994 | Banff | |||
5.12c | ★★ Bittersweet Symphony
Same start as "The Sleeper", ontop of the small cave, but cuts left up the beauty black streak. Boulder problems, gain a half decent shake and a burly pull over the "Wave". Make sure you have gas in the tank, because the sequential, technical top can feel hard after the power draining bottom. Shares the same anchor as Overlooking Paradise. FFA: Jimmy Blackhall Set: Nov 2016 | 14m, 8 | Banff | ||
5.11d | ★★ Telltale Heart P1
Fun technical 5.11 edge climbing punctuated by nice buckets lead to a great crux before the anchor. *Completely retrobolted (June 2016) by James Blackhall and Greg Tos FA: Peter Arbic | 12m, 4 | Banff | ||
5.12d | ★★ Overlooking Paradise
First crux requires a blend of tech and power to overcome. The second requires nothing but burly strength. | 13m, 7 | Banff | ||
1993 | |||||
5.12a | ★★★ The Masque P1
A tough opening move gains a crack in a left facing corner. From the 3rd bolt, step left and execute cool moves between steep jugs that leads to a power draining, sequential crux. Steady now FA: Peter Arbic, 1993 Maint: Jimmy Blackhall, 2016 | 15m, 7 | Banff | ||
1994 | |||||
5.12a | ★★ House of Usher
Excellent stone, leads up to a small ledge before moving left and up on small edges, sidepulls and a cool sloper. A fingery, balancey, powerful crux through the corner ends with fun climbing on positive holds over the roof, with a “old school” styled finish. FA: Peter Arbic, 1994 Maint: Jimmy Blackhall, 2016 | 14m, 6 | Banff | ||
5.13a | ★★ The Masque P2
The infamous Masque. Continue past the anchor of P1 by launching directly into a nails crux that utilizes tiny crimpers. Followed by sustained climbing that leads to a powerful and technical boulder problem way off the deck, that guards the anchor. FA: Peter Arbic FA: 1994 | Banff | |||
2001 | |||||
5.12d | ★★ Tales of Mystery
Start as for House Of Usher, but trend right after the first bolt, to a no hands rest at the second bolt. Power through a crux at the first bulge, to a quick shake, then another 5.12 crux through the second bulge using hard to locate holds. More technical, powerful climbing gains a last quick shake before a finish with a tricky bouldery move at the anchor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dklKQz3eGNg FA: Peter Arbic, 2001 | 14m, 7 | Banff | ||
5.12b | ★★★ Nevermore
This pitch gains a high position on the cliff and follows a very attractive grey steep corner feature that's begging to be climbed. Begins next to a small cave with a Boulder problem straight off the ground followed by technical dihedrals. The upper pitch has spectacular climbing and a total must do for the grade. The midway ledge has a new anchor ONLY for lowering if you have a 60m rope- do not stop here. FA: peter Arbic, 2001 Maint: Jimmy Blackhall, Jul 2016 | 36m, 2, 21 | Banff | ||
2012 | |||||
5.9 | ★★ Plutonian Shores
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20m
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55m
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10m
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5.8
20m
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50m
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See map attached. 10 draws, 6 long slings, 60 m rope
FA: Banff Climber's Club, 2012 | 220m | Banff | ||
2016 | |||||
5.13a | ★★★ Telltale Heart P2
From the anchors of P1, tackle the powerful head wall to the burly roof. Once over the roof a never ending sea of technicalities awaits, for some time. Hang on and enjoy the view! Absolutely classic and one of the best in the country. FA: Peter Arbic Maint: Greg Tos, 2016 | 29m, 14 | Banff | ||
5.12a | ★★ House of Usher
Excellent stone, leads up to a small ledge before moving left and up on small edges, sidepulls and a cool sloper. A fingery, balancey, powerful crux through the corner ends with fun climbing on positive holds over the roof, with a “old school” styled finish. FA: Peter Arbic, 1994 Maint: Jimmy Blackhall, 2016 | 14m, 6 | Banff | ||
5.12a | ★★★ The Masque P1
A tough opening move gains a crack in a left facing corner. From the 3rd bolt, step left and execute cool moves between steep jugs that leads to a power draining, sequential crux. Steady now FA: Peter Arbic, 1993 Maint: Jimmy Blackhall, 2016 | 15m, 7 | Banff | ||
5.10c | ★ Apollo
The crux comes at the 2nd bolt, so stick clip is recommended. Once off the bouldery beginning, easy well protected slab climbing finishes up a solid refrigerator block. FA: Jimmy Blackhall, Jun 2016 Set: Jun 2016 | 18m, 9 | Banff | ||
5.10c | ★ Apollo
The crux comes at the 2nd bolt, so stick clip is recommended. Once off the bouldery beginning, easy well protected slab climbing finishes up a solid refrigerator block. FA: Jimmy Blackhall, Jun 2016 Set: Jun 2016 | 18m, 9 | Banff | ||
5.10a | ★★ Wild Things
This route climbs the sky blue stone in the middle of the short wall. Climb the line of bolts by starting next to the two "eye" pockets. Slab and face climbing on water worn baby blue rock leads to a mini roof. The anchor is directly under the large roof slightly right. FA: Jimmy Blackhall, Jun 2016 Set: Jimmy Blackhall, Jun 2016 | 10m, 5 | Banff | ||
5.10a | ★★ Wild Things
This route climbs the sky blue stone in the middle of the short wall. Climb the line of bolts by starting next to the two "eye" pockets. Slab and face climbing on water worn baby blue rock leads to a mini roof. The anchor is directly under the large roof slightly right. FA: Jimmy Blackhall, Jun 2016 Set: Jimmy Blackhall, Jun 2016 | 10m, 5 | Banff | ||
5.12b | ★★★ Nevermore
This pitch gains a high position on the cliff and follows a very attractive grey steep corner feature that's begging to be climbed. Begins next to a small cave with a Boulder problem straight off the ground followed by technical dihedrals. The upper pitch has spectacular climbing and a total must do for the grade. The midway ledge has a new anchor ONLY for lowering if you have a 60m rope- do not stop here. FA: peter Arbic, 2001 Maint: Jimmy Blackhall, Jul 2016 | 36m, 2, 21 | Banff | ||
5.14c | ★★★ Fight Club P1
Climbs the striking beauty Prow/Arête black and silver stripped. Starts up on a small ledge. Hard crimps and sloppers lead to a vicious Boulder problem. Part 1 of the Prow Projext has been sent in July 2016 by Alex Megos at the grade of 5.14b/c. Set: Peter Arbic FFA: Alex Megos, Jul 2016 | 15m, 8 | Banff | ||
5.15b | ★★★ Fight Club P2
CANADAS FIRST 5.15! Which took Megos 7-8 visits to Ravens for. Easy to spot walking into the crag, as the streaked nature of the line, makes it look like a massive, silver lighting bolt, into the cliff. Extremely delicate moves off micro holds, that look like nothing but dimples of limestone, go up the stunning, sharp streaked prow. The extension above the Orginal Prow Project that was bolted by Peter Arbic. Sonnie Trotter added 10 bolts creating Alex Megos' insane and mega steep, test piece. Another hard Boulder problem (Vhard) consisting of bad slopping dimples and tiny beyond micro-edges and a mad dash to the anchor! Set: Sonnie Trotter, Jul 2016 FA: Alex Megos, Aug 2016 | 25m, 2, 18 | Banff | ||
5.15b | ★★★ Fight Club P2
CANADAS FIRST 5.15! Which took Megos 7-8 visits to Ravens for. Easy to spot walking into the crag, as the streaked nature of the line, makes it look like a massive, silver lighting bolt, into the cliff. Extremely delicate moves off micro holds, that look like nothing but dimples of limestone, go up the stunning, sharp streaked prow. The extension above the Orginal Prow Project that was bolted by Peter Arbic. Sonnie Trotter added 10 bolts creating Alex Megos' insane and mega steep, test piece. Another hard Boulder problem (Vhard) consisting of bad slopping dimples and tiny beyond micro-edges and a mad dash to the anchor! Set: Sonnie Trotter, Jul 2016 FA: Alex Megos, Aug 2016 | 25m, 2, 18 | Banff | ||
5.12d | ★★ City In The Sea
Technical climbing weaves up the beauty, grey streak, left of House Of Usher. Put your thinking cap on for this one! The intricate, friction-dependent boulder-problem crux makes this route really worth doing! Steady to the anchors now. Set: Jimmy Blackhall & Tak Abe, 9 Aug 2016 FA: Jimmy Blackhall, 2017 | 12m, 6 | Banff | ||
5.12b | ★★★ The Sleeper
A powerful boulder problem off the ground leads to sustained technical puzzles on interesting holds. Watch the anchor clip! Set: Jimmy Blackhall & Peter Arbic, Oct 2016 FA: Braden Bester, Jul 2017 | 13m, 7 | Banff | ||
5.12c | ★★ Bittersweet Symphony
Same start as "The Sleeper", ontop of the small cave, but cuts left up the beauty black streak. Boulder problems, gain a half decent shake and a burly pull over the "Wave". Make sure you have gas in the tank, because the sequential, technical top can feel hard after the power draining bottom. Shares the same anchor as Overlooking Paradise. FFA: Jimmy Blackhall Set: Nov 2016 | 14m, 8 | Banff | ||
2017 | |||||
5.12d | ★★ City In The Sea
Technical climbing weaves up the beauty, grey streak, left of House Of Usher. Put your thinking cap on for this one! The intricate, friction-dependent boulder-problem crux makes this route really worth doing! Steady to the anchors now. Set: Jimmy Blackhall & Tak Abe, 9 Aug 2016 FA: Jimmy Blackhall, 2017 | 12m, 6 | Banff | ||
5.12c | ★ One Robe, One Bowl
Start just to the right of the mouth of the cave. Big powerful moves lead out the roof to a shared anchor finish with The Hermit. FA: peter arbic Maint: Jimmy Blackhall, 2017 | 14m, 7 | Banff | ||
5.13a | ★★★ Fun Club
Right of Fight Club P1, starting atop of “Fun Club Ledge”, climbs this power endurance- test piece. Begin with a hard dyno, into a rest, then firing a technical traverse into a sequential pillar. Make sure you didn't get pumped because the true crux lies above with optional big frequent flyers and a stroll to the scenic views at the anchor. Set: Greg Tos, 2017 | 30m | Banff | ||
5.11c | ★★ Heart Shaped Box
Climb the funky corner system with a few crimpy moves, until you encounter a technical crux up the top. Shared anchor as Telltale pitch 1. FA: Jimmy Blackhall, Apr 2017 | 12m, 5 | Banff | ||
5.12b | ★★★ The Sleeper
A powerful boulder problem off the ground leads to sustained technical puzzles on interesting holds. Watch the anchor clip! Set: Jimmy Blackhall & Peter Arbic, Oct 2016 FA: Braden Bester, Jul 2017 | 13m, 7 | Banff | ||
5.11 | ★★ Unwritten Law
Project to the right of One Robe One Bowl beginning in the corner and climbing up the left trending crack. Will be a great addition to the crag once complete. Only random bolts so far Set: James Blackhall, Aug 2017 | 25m | Banff | ||
2018 | |||||
5.11c | ★★ Arte Zeus
This adventurous climb, ascends a long, light-blue streak via the anchor of Apollo or from traversing in from The Club's ledge. (Steel chain with bolts added as a easy grip along to Apollo’s Anchor). Technical climbing up 5 perma-draws, gains an airy, blunt arête scattered with flakes. Keep your head about you, locating the holds over the bulge, facilitating the escape of the arete, onto the bullet stone above. FA: Jimmy Blackhall, 2018 | 34m, 2, 13 | Banff | ||
5.12a | ★★ House In The Sea
Link up. Do HOU’s crux through the corner, clip the last draw and head left to the last bolt and anchor of City In The Sea. FA: Jimmy Blackhall & Francois Bergeron, Jul 2018 | 11m, 6 | Banff | ||
2020 | |||||
5.13a | ★★ Shame P1
This is the extension to House of Usher. Climb up right to a shake right of the third bolt. Then cut left and head up the black rock through big moves with a building pump. Pitch 2 is a 13C above. Put a long extendo on the last bolt of House of Usher and don’t clip anything to the anchor. FA: Mason Tessier, Aug 2020 | 45m, 2, 11 | Banff | ||
2021 | |||||
5.13c | ★★ Shame P2
The continuation of Shame P1. FA: Mason Tessier, Aug 2021 | Banff |
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