Big New Ice Routes in Waiparous Valley

Few climbers visit Alberta’s Waiparous Valley for climbing, in summer or winter, but as Antonio Nicola and Maurice “Maury” Perreault found out, it’s worth the effort.

The three new Waiparous climbs are in the first drainage north of Kemosabe and Ice Funnel.

Antonio Nicola explored the area in 2013 and found Pedro’s Tease. Maury hiked farther into the valley and found more ice, two subsequent trips were organized.

In the spring of 2014, the two easier looking routes were climbed and on Jan. 21, 2015, the plum line was climbed and called Snowblaster WI5+.

For approach information visit Gravsports-ice 

The Routes