From Gripped Magazine · Brandon Pullan · · 30s
Rocky Mountain Climbs Highlight New Routes
Climbers tackle challenging routes in Canadian Rockies this season.
In brief
Climbers tackle challenging routes in Canadian Rockies this season. Vincent Landry and others completed early-season ascents in Canadian Rockies after weather conditions improved. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
Early Season Ascents
Vincent Landry completed two mixed routes on the Wedge in Kananaskis Country.
“high-quality, naturally protected thin-ice and mixed climbing up a compelling line”
New Route Challenges
Matt Edgerton and Greg Barrett climbed Rocket Man on Mount Patterson with avalanche risks.
“It’s a rad line, but I want to emphasize that it’s in huge mountain terrain with significant avalanche hazard”
First Ascent of Whitehorn
Tucker Merrill and Anton Korsun made first ascent of Whitehorn Mountain east face.
The big picture
Vincent Landry and others completed early-season ascents in Canadian Rockies after weather conditions improved.
