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Table of contents
- 1.
Mt Baldy Crag
24 in Crag
- 1.1. Baldy West 7 in Sector
- 1.2. Baldy Central 9 in Sector
- 1.3. Baldy East 6 in Sector
- 1.4. Baldy Slab 2 in Sector
- 2. Index by grade
1. Mt Baldy Crag 24 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Mostly Sport climbing
Lat / Long: 51.005414, -115.066466
summary
A beginner Crag with a nice array of moderates.
description
This crag is relatively new (~2010) with easy, short routes with decent stone; which makes it great for beginners or for people inexperienced getting back into it.
access issues
A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required for vehicles stopping in Kananaskis.
approach
This crag is a short walk in from the Mt Baldyhiking trail, about 12.3 km in from the Trans-Canada Highway. The hike is to the left of the creek, the approach to the crag on the right.
1.1. Baldy West 7 routes in Sector
- Summary:
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All Sport climbing
description
First Sector of the Crag that you reach. This is the most west side of the Crag and has 7 routes.
approach
12-15 min from the Parking
| Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Unknown
First from the left | 5.6 | 12m, 3 | |||
| 2 |
Unknown 2
Second from the left | 5.8 | 3 | |||
| 3 | Smoking Gun | 5.9 | 3 | |||
| 4 | ★★ Close the Barn Door | 5.10a | 4 | |||
| 5 | ★ Dirt Sandwich | 5.10b | 7 | |||
| 6 | ★★ Hasty Impulse | 5.10c | 17m, 6 | |||
| 7 | ★ Drop Shot | 5.10d | 15m, 4 | |||
1.2. Baldy Central 9 routes in Sector
- Summary:
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All Sport climbing
| Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
★★ High Five left variation
Same bolts as Hi Five. Just keep left and avoid the easier holds on the right | 5.10b | ||||||
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| Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
| 2 | ★ High Five | 5.9 | 20m, 5 | |||||
| 3 | ★★★ Live Wire | 5.9 | 20m, 7 | |||||
| 4 | ★ Low Five | 5.5 | 3 | |||||
| 5 | Tourist Route | 5.4 | 2 | |||||
| 6 | Unknown | 5.5 | ||||||
| 7 | ★ Leedo’s Shuffle | 5.7 | 15m, 5 | |||||
| 8 | ★★ Finn's Frolic | 5.9 | 4 | |||||
| 9 | ★ Postscript | 5.5 | 5 | |||||
1.3. Baldy East 6 routes in Sector
- Summary:
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Mostly Sport climbing
| Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ★ Freyja & Cora's Delight | 5.7 | 15m, 5 | |||
| 2 | ★★ Quick Fix | 5.6 | 4 | |||
| 3 |
★ Aeden’s Adventure
between "L. Freyja and Cora's Delight" and "M. unknown", | 5.10a | 20m, 5 | |||
| 4 | Opportunity Knocks | 5.9 | 4 | |||
| 5 | Elementry | 5.6 | 4 | |||
| 6 |
★ Cedar City
In the gully just above the main crag. Graded 5.7, 60m in 3 pitches (1: 15m 5.6, 2: 15m 5.6/incl. protected 5m class IV scramble, 3: 30m 5.7; protected walk-off recommended) | 5.7 | 60m, 3 | |||
1.4. Baldy Slab 2 routes in Sector
- Summary:
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All Sport climbing
description
Seperate 100m high multi-pitch crag
approach
Hike up the creek, at the fork take the right creek and continue 50m to the base of the climbs.
| Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Slabby McSlabface
P1 5.5 18m climb up through gully following bolts. P2 5.3 15m walk 20m to base of next pitch. Climb the left line of bolts easily to belay at tree ledge. P3 5.5 25m climb left line of bolts. P4 5.6 climb left line of bolts up exciting terrain. FA: Grant Parkin & Ian Greant, 2018 | 5.6 | 100m, 4 | |||
| 2 |
Slabby PackSmacka
P1 5.5 18m climb up through gully following bolts as per Slabby McSlabface first pitch. P2 5.6 45m walk 20m to base of next pitch. Climb the right line of bolts. P3 5.7 15m Climb right line of bolts up a diagonal left corner and through steep step. P4 5.5 25m continue to top. FA: Grant Parkin, Ian Greant & Kate Snedeker, 2018 | 5.7 | 100m, 4 | |||
2. Index by grade
| Grade | 
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Stars | Name | Style | Pop | Area |
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| 5.4 | Tourist Route | 2 | 1.2. Baldy Central | |||
| 5.5 | ★ | Low Five | 3 | 1.2. Baldy Central | ||
| ★ | Postscript | 5 | 1.2. Baldy Central | |||
| Unknown | 1.2. Baldy Central | |||||
| 5.6 | Unknown | 12m, 3 | 1.1. Baldy West | |||
| Elementry | 4 | 1.3. Baldy East | ||||
| ★★ | Quick Fix | 4 | 1.3. Baldy East | |||
| Slabby McSlabface | 100m, 4 | 1.4. Baldy Slab | ||||
| 5.7 | ★ | Leedo’s Shuffle | 15m, 5 | 1.2. Baldy Central | ||
| ★ | Cedar City | 60m, 3 | 1.3. Baldy East | |||
| ★ | Freyja & Cora's Delight | 15m, 5 | 1.3. Baldy East | |||
| Slabby PackSmacka | 100m, 4 | 1.4. Baldy Slab | ||||
| 5.8 | Unknown 2 | 3 | 1.1. Baldy West | |||
| 5.9 | Smoking Gun | 3 | 1.1. Baldy West | |||
| ★★ | Finn's Frolic | 4 | 1.2. Baldy Central | |||
| ★ | High Five | 20m, 5 | 1.2. Baldy Central | |||
| ★★★ | Live Wire | 20m, 7 | 1.2. Baldy Central | |||
| Opportunity Knocks | 4 | 1.3. Baldy East | ||||
| 5.10a | ★★ | Close the Barn Door | 4 | 1.1. Baldy West | ||
| ★ | Aeden’s Adventure | 20m, 5 | 1.3. Baldy East | |||
| 5.10b | ★ | Dirt Sandwich | 7 | 1.1. Baldy West | ||
| ★★ | High Five left variation | 1.2. Baldy Central | ||||
| 5.10c | ★★ | Hasty Impulse | 17m, 6 | 1.1. Baldy West | ||
| 5.10d | ★ | Drop Shot | 15m, 4 | 1.1. Baldy West |