★★ Alpine Corner 20

I’m not sure where the name came from, but it seems appropriate. It follows the prominent corner/chimney system midway between Gravel and Wine and Killer Whale. The rock architecture is pretty spectacular around here. Take big gear and wear a helmet.

1. 30m. 20. Climb the glassy smooth body crack corner which soon narrows abruptly to an offwidth. The crux involves getting past this constriction. Once you have done so, continue up more easily on thin face holds to a comfortable belay ledge below the looming chimney. Led by Alex Christino.

2. 25m. 17. Ascend the chimney until progress is halted by the ceiling. Then bridge horizontally out under the 8m roof in a spectacular position. Exit the ceiling on the left hand side and layback up to a good ledge. Watch out for loose rock here, especially as you are directly above the belay. Finish easily up leftwards to a big tree. Led by Joe Lynch.

Trad climbers have been active at Cania since the 70's. All are encouraged to post their routes here. It's likely that some routes currently being claimed have been climbed before. Please keep this in mind when bolting. There are plenty of unprotected walls ripe for bolting but please leave naturally protected lines to those able to climb them in trad style. That way everybody gets to live their dream and we hopefully avoid conflict with the old guard. - JL