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This is Southern Alberta's major climbing area. It is centered around the town ofCanmore, and most of it is also known as theBow Valley.
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Tons of trad and sport climbing in dozens of crags. The best season is fromApril to October.Canmore is the center of the climbing in theBow Valley.
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You can reachCanmore fromCalgary by bus or car. You might need a car to reach the crags inBow Valley.
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Author(s): Alex Buisse/Mont Blanc Lines
Date: 2022
Towering above Canmore, in the heart of the Bow Valley, the Three Sisters are impossible to ignore and probably among the most photographed peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Though not prime climbing destinations, a few adventurous summer and winter routes weave their way through rock whose quality allegedly varies from adequate to abysmal.
Author(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.
Please note that there is no guarantee that the area will be covered in this guidebook. Please read the description on the seller's page carefully before purchasing the product.
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