This is Southern Alberta's major climbing area. It is centered around the town of Canmore, and most of it is also known as the Bow Valley.
Tons of trad and sport climbing in dozens of crags. The best season is from April to October. Canmore is the center of the climbing in the Bow Valley.
You can reach Canmore from Calgary by bus or car. You might need a car to reach the crags in Bow Valley.
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theCrag.com is a free guide for rock climbing areas all over the world, collaboratively edited by keen rock climbers, boulderers and other nice folks.You can log all your routes, connect and chat with other climbers and much more...» go exploring, » learn more or » ask us a questionAuthor(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.
5.11a | ★★ Meathooks | ||
5.11c | ★★★ Thief | ||
5.11d | ★★★ Marraige box P2 | ||
5.12a | ★★★ Eyes Wide Shut | ||
5.12d | ★★★ Bob Loblaw Direct | ||
5.13b | ★★★ Shooting Packer | ||
5.13d | ★★ Endless Summer |
★ Hole in One 5.7 - Golf Course Wall
Stephen Pickett on ★ Rocky Road 5.9
Grassi Lakes - Cairn Formation outcrop
Shane Hourigan on ★★ Sticky Buns 5.13a - StickyBuns-3.jpg
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