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This nice ice climb features a lower angle bottom section and a more vertical section at the top.
The route is top-rope friendly. Easiest top-rope access is to head up into the trees to the left of where the large diagonal cliff band starts from the creek. Alternatively, you can hike up to the base of the ice and scramble through the cliff band to the right of the ice via 4th class terrain.
Approach
30-45 min
Park alongside the highway and follow the scrambler's route up The Orphan route. The ice will be visible on the left hand side.
There are significant avalanche slopes on the approach and the drainage is a terrain trap. Take caution when there is snow on the approach slopes. There are large slopes above the climb as well, but it's not as directly exposed to avalanche terrain.
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Author(s): Derek Galloway
Date: 2021
ISBN: 9781777147112
The Bow Valley is known amongst sport climbers as some of the best summer climbing in Canada. The third edition of this comprehensive guide includes the newest crags, as well as the best cliffs that Banff, Canmore and Lake Louise has to offer. Tips on trip planning and rest day activities, info on the local flora and fauna, and tof topos and action shots get you psyched for your visit.
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