How many times have you driven from Calgary to Canmore and noticed this beautiful South East Ridge on Grotto Mountain ?
Have you ever wondered if it's climbable ?
According to the "Rockies Central" book (page 57)... it should be.
The lack of beta online seems to indicate it's not popular or has not been climbed recently.
It's supposed to be mostly class 4th with a few rock pitches up to 5.7...
I expect this grade to be "old school" and probably closer to 5.8/5.9.
But there is a big part of unknown so let's go for some exploration and see how it goes.
- The trip leader will bring ropes/trad gear/pitons/radios
- All the participants must have a harness, rock climbing shoes, helmet, a belay device, whatever it takes to rappel and some slings and carabiners
- We won't be able to protect most of the scramble sections so all the participants MUST have good scrambling/climbing skills as well as a good tolerance to exposure.
- In order for the trip to go, we'll need at least one climber with trad experience (in addition to the trip leader).
The last spot is open to accommodate a less experienced climber.
Whatever experience they have, all climbers must be able to climb 5.9.
If we haven't climbed together before, please send me a quick introduction with your climbing training/experience etc. (contact@candela-chris.com)
More details will be given to selected participants.
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Registration for this event closed on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 08:00 PM.
