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    Scrambling


    Mt Tyrwhitt from the ridge leading to Pocatera

    For those who don't know, scrambling is a way to get to the top of a mountain without ropes, but often using your hands - a mix between climbing and hiking. I also really enjoy technical rock, mountaineering and alpine climbing - generally anything that will get me outside is good.

    I have the "Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies" book by Alan Kane, which is a quality collection of peak descriptions and route information.

    Weather Conditions

    I decided to try to keep a list of the peaks I climb. Pictures of most of the trips are available under the Photos part of the site.

    Kananaskis/Banff
  • Mt Blane
  • Mt Lorette
  • Mt Baldy
  • East End of Rundle
  • The Fortress (3005m)
  • Grotto Mountain (2720m)
  • Heart Mountain
  • Nihahi Ridge
  • Mt. Jelicoe (Haig glacier) (3120m)
  • Yamnuska (2240m)
  • Mt Tyrwhitt
  • Mt Pocatera
  • Banded Peak
  • Outlaw Peak
  • Mt Cornwall
  • Mt Glasgow
  • Gap Mountain
  • Joffre
  • Gusty Peak
    Crowsnest Pass
  • Mt Ward


    Other areas
  • Mt Brewer + 2 others traverse

    • My checklist for overnight and longer trips:

  • Backpack (70L) + tent OR bivy bag
  • Sleeping bag + thermarest
  • Stove + enough fuel
  • Lighter for stove
  • Pots, cups, utensils
  • Toilet paper + toothbrush etc
  • Garbage bags + ziplocks
  • Water filter

  • Boots + gaitors
  • Socks (extra)
  • Toque + gloves
  • Shorts + sun hat
  • Fleece pants + fleece jacket
  • T-shirts and long sleeve shirts
  • Goretex jacket
  • Waterproof pants
  • Ice Axe + crampons
  • Helmet

  • Sunglasses + sunscreen
  • Headlamp with fresh batteries
  • Food
  • First Aid Kit
  • Water
  • Knife
  • Alcohol + chocolate!

  • Sandals if water crossings
  • Binoculars if wanted
  • Map + GPS if wanted
  • Camera + extra flash/battery
  • Cards or book to read for rainy days
  • Insect repellent
  • Set of dry clothes for trailhead

    • My checklist for heading out (day-trip):

  • Small backpack (duh)
  • Boots (waterproof them) + wool socks
  • Gaitors
  • Sunglasses + sun hat
  • Helmet (if needed)
  • Ice axe (if any snow)
  • Crampons (if needed)
  • Fleece jacket + fleece pants
  • Toque, warm gloves
  • Goretex jacket
  • 2L or more water in camelbak
  • sandwitch and/or a few powerbars
  • camera!
  • change of clothing left at trailhead
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