The test between Mind and Strength.
Bouldering is the sport of being able to pull down as hard as you can for not very long, hence the word bouldering. Friends are a good thing to have for the spots of some problems, as well as a crash pad. There are many boulders all over the Rockies, which are slowly discovered and mapped out, especially near Cathedral Peak where giant quartzite boulders are strewn all over the forest just above the Spiral Tunnel Parking Lot.
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Kelly doing the Teva Tava V0
For those who are heading to Abbots Pass to climb Lefroy or Victoria, you may want to try the approach boulder problems. The first one is at the start of the first rock slide you come to above the start switch backs. The steep back side has a nice problem on it. |
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Kelly trying his luck on the V0
above Lake Ohara, BC
There are a few boulders up above Lake O’Hara, on your way to Abbots Pass, you will encounter many boulders and short cliff lines that will sport many problems, careful where you walk, the flowers are everywhere. The small cliff that really look nice are along the nice path threw the moist marsh lands and is quite fragile, I had a look and they look awesome but we should stay off, Or build a path with rocks just like Lawrence Grassy Did.
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Josee climbing on the cool corner problem.
Further up the Canyon past the Poolside Crag, on your left is a small outcrop of rock; here you will find a small corner in behind a bush. The corner is very smooth with awesome rock. The corner itself is slippery and slick. This is one of the more trickier boulder problems in the canyon. I believe that this problem is V1+ - V2-
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Kelly Cranking the Second Rock Problem.
The Second rock can also be found on your left before entering the core of the canyon. This rock outcrop is found on the Next bend of the creek, after the First Rock. This problem is tall with big block holds and pockets. The landing is on the rocks beside the creek and a crash matt is advised if doing the entire problem to the top. This may become loose, as you get higher. The best bouldering is down lower on the rock.
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Kelly climbing the sweet
incuts on the Bridge by the
Wheeler Hut / Rogers Pass, BC
The Bridge has some pretty darring bouldering if one wants to venture out above the waters that are raging below Ya.
Click the picture to see one of the short V1- problems beside the trail to Sir Donald. There are tons of boulder potential here in the forrest not far from the Hut . |
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Kelly climbing the Hut Rock
Rogers Pass / Wheeler Hut
Rogers Pass holds some berried treasures that we may all have to venture out and uncover some day. This summer was a hot and dry one, which could have been awesome for new problems. I noticed many beautiful lines but had leaks or moss moisture.
Click the Picture to see a sweet 20+ foot bolder with a steep hard face.
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The smooth arete
Further up the Canyon past the Poolside Crag, on your left is a small outcrop of rock; here you will find a small corner in behind a bush. The corner is very smooth with awesome rock. The corner itself is slippery and slick. This is one of the more trickier boulder problems in the canyon. I believe that this problem is V1+ - V2-
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