Top Climbers Head to Quebec for Classic Ice
From new routes to climbing old lines, Quebec has been a must-visit for ice climbers this winter
Quebec has some of the best ice climbing in North America, from roadside classics to remote test-pieces there’s something for everyone. The province has always been a must-visit for veteran climbers from around the world and this year was no exception as people from western Canada, the US and Europe travelled there to climb.
The most recent visit from climbers outside the province was by Will Gadd and Sarah Hueniken, who joined up with Nelson Rioux for the first ascent of a new 30-metre M8 called Charleberta at Cap à l’Aigle. And last week, top European climbing guide Jeff Mercier teamed up with local Tom Canac for the first ascent of a 50-metre WI6R variation to La Loutre called La Gerbille.
Earlier this winter, Tanja Schmitt and Matthias Scherer met with locals at Rivière St Marguerite and climbed the classics Speedy Gonzales and Le Mulot, as well put up a variation to Pilier. And Rockies climber JC Dubeau teamed up with local Marty Theriault for some classics at Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park, including La Pomme d’Or.
Also this winter, Americans Jesse Huey and Matt Segal also visited Hautes-Gorges to climb La Pomme d’Or and La Ruée Vers. Check out some of the photos from Quebec ice below.
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