Join David, IFMGA mountain guide, on a 3-day alpine rock climbing trip in Valhalla Provincial Park, exploring a section of the Selkirk Mountains with classic climbing routes on granite spires.
Columbia Mountains
3 Days
Jul, Aug
High
Beginner
Valhalla Provincial Park —in southeast British Columbia— is an outstanding alpine rock climbing playground, boasting some of the best routes you can find in Western Canada. Would you like to join me on a 3-day trip?
This protected area is home to an exciting section of the Selkirk Mountains, with rocky granite spires, sharp ridges and big walls. These peaks, lying to the south of Valhalla, are known as Mulvey Group.
On this 3-day program we’ll tackle some classic alpine rock climbing routes. There are routes for all levels, from beginners to advanced climbers (grade II to grade IV). Some of the peaks we’ll explore are Gimli, Gladsheim, Asgard and Niselheim, among others.
This trip involves 3 full days on the field, plus a pre-meeting the day before the trip. On that meeting we’ll discuss your goals, review the itinerary and check your gear. After that, we’ll be ready to set off on our climbing adventure! (You’ll find some extra details about the itinerary below).
This program requires to have some previous rock climbing experience in traditional and crack climbing (guided or not). You’ll be able to choose routes according to your level and your goals. It’s also essential that you have a good physical condition, in order to move safely in the mountains.
Interested in this 3-day alpine rock climbing adventure in Valhalla? If your answer is yes, send a request to book this trip! You can check out the next departure dates or ask for a custom trip. I’ll be happy to be your guide on these fantastic climbing routes!
7:00 PM in town (1 hour)
Welcome, introduction, goals & agenda, waivers.
Review of planed itinerary and current conditions
Issue of required gear and session on packing strategy
04:30 AM, meeting and drive
06:00 AM, at trail head, hike -in
07:30 AM, at camp location, drop overnight gear
08:00 AM, access base of climb with small pack!
Climb, climb, climb!
15:30 PM, top out, walk off & hike back to camp
16:30 PM, Back in camp for a great dinner and cozy night in the mountains
06:30 AM, breakfast, hike-in to another classic alpine rock route
07:30 AM, start climbing
Climb, climb, climb!
15:30 PM, top out, walk off & hike back to camp
16:30 PM, Back in camp for another great dinner and cozy night in the mountains
06:30 AM, breakfast, hike-in to another classic alpine rock route
07:30 AM, start climbing
Climb, climb, climb!
15:30 PM, top out, walk off & hike-out
18:00 PM, back at the parking, drive-out
20:00 PM, back in Nelson for a late dinner
More info
All the technical equipment is provided at no extra charge. This includes; harnesses, helmets, belay device, carabineers, ice axes, crampons and much more. Please ask about specific sizes and availability.
Meeting point
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