Route Description top of page
A catwalk built along the canyon walls leads you to the stunning Upper Falls with excellent ice climbing from plenty of warm up, to more challenging lines! Be respectful of the endemic slow growing algae on the on the back wall, and the awesome ice falls can be continued to be enjoyed by everyone. By Yoshiko Miyazaki
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Route Breakdown |
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Name: |
Johnston Canyon |
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Peak: |
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Type: |
Classic WI 3 to 4 routes |
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Location: |
Bow Valley Parkway |
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Park / Range: |
Rockies-Banff National Park |
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Grade: |
II from WI 2-5, 10-40 M |
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Distance: |
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Height gain: |
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Round trip time: |
Half or Full day options |
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Season: |
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Fitness: |
Good fitness |
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Ability: |
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Terrain Scale: |
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Avalance Hazard: |
Simple Terrain (Class 1) |
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Approach: |
40 - 60 min. (plus a 30 min. drive from Banff) |
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Descent: |
Rappel off the longer routes, or walk right and downclimb the easy angle ice, that can be used to set up a solid top rope anchor. |
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Guide : Client ratio |
1 :2 max |
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IGB guided Rate: |
$425 |
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Maps: |
Click here for Google map
Map: |
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Equipment List top of page
6 screws, 6 draws, 1 X 70 M rope, V-Thread hooker and materal. 2 locking carabiners and slings for top roping.
Local Information top of page
n/a
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