Leader – John Stevens Co-leader – Ben Litchfield Participants – Mike Lafleur, Brandon Freeman (Robson only), Rick Laidlaw (Assiniboine only), Pat Murpy, and Andy Doig Mt. Assiniboine With excellent weather on July 30th, we departed Calgary on our way to the Assiniboine Lodge. After a 2 hour drive, we made it to the Shark Heliport, […]
Henderson Ridge 2016 – Alpine Trad
Leader – John Stevens Participants – Doug Laidlaw, Pat Murphy The three of us climbed Henderson Ridge (5.4, 4 pitches, Grade III) on September 24, 2016. This climb was designed to take the aspiring multi-pitch alpine trad leader and provide experience on leading pitches and building anchors. The alpine setting helps to frame decision making based […]
Acadia Rock Trip – 2016
Leaders – Jim Nupp, Zach Coburn Participants – Rick Laidlaw, Doug Laidlaw, Mike Lafleur, Pat Murphy, John Stevens, and Ben Litchfield When someone mentions Acadia National Park you might envision Cadillac Mountain, the Precipice Trail, the carriage roads for cycling or the wonderful camping with all the ocean vistas. Yes, while this is all true, beyond these attractions is […]
2016 Rock Climbing Workshop – Square Ledge
Leader/Co-Leader – Jim Nupp/Zach Coburn Participants – Ken Hodges, Mike Lafleur, Rick Laidlaw, Doug Laidlaw, John Stevens, Ben Litchfield As you can see from the photo of Zach above, rock climbing is easy! “Yeah right!” Square Ledge is a great crag for people looking to push their rock climbing skills out of the beginner level […]