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Whiteman Falls Drainage Ice/Mixed

International > N America > Canada > Alberta > Kananaskis

Description

This area is the crag/amphitheater including Whiteman falls and the surrounding mixed climbs.

Getting There

In early season, you can drive South on Highway 40, turn left at Opal Creek Road and drive 200M to park at the Opal Creek bridge. From this parking area in early season, the approach is only 15 minutes up the Opal Creek drainage including a couple short low angle snow/ice steps. During winter closure, drive Hwy 40 South until the winter road barrier (closed after Dec. 1st at King Creek). 5K ski/hike/snowshoe one way from winter closure parking along Hwy 40 South until the left hand turn to access Opal Creek.

Routes from Left to Right

WI5-6
 22
Whiteman Falls
Ice 2 pitches
WI4 M6-
 1
[Redacted]
Mixed, Ice
WI4-5 M5
 13
Redman Soars
Mixed, Ice
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Whiteman Falls
 22
WI5-6 Ice 2 pitches
[Redacted]
 1
WI4 M6- Mixed, Ice
Redman Soars
 13
WI4-5 M5 Mixed, Ice

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Whiteman Falls, Redman Jams and Redman Soars visible in this shot taken on approach.
[Hide Photo] Whiteman Falls, Redman Jams and Redman Soars visible in this shot taken on approach.

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[Hide Comment] Are you sure about correct location? Nov 20, 2024