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Johnston Canyon Ice

International > N America > Canada > Alberta > Bow Valley

Description

Johnston Canyon offers many different ice lines ranging from low angle WI2 excellent for beginners, all the way to WI6 free hanging pillars that will test even the seasoned veteran.

Getting There

Park at Johnston Canyon resort, 3km east of castle junction. Hike the paved trail 2.5km to the upper falls.

Routes from Left to Right

WI5
 11
● Prism Falls
Trad, Ice
WI4-5
 13
● Johnston Canyon Left Side
Ice
WI3
 14
● Johnston Canyon Curtains
Trad, Ice
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Prism Falls
 11
WI5 Trad, Ice
● Johnston Canyon Left Side
 13
WI4-5 Ice
● Johnston Canyon Curtains
 14
WI3 Trad, Ice

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Prism Falls on the far left, Johnston Canyon Left Side in the middle.
[Hide Photo] Prism Falls on the far left, Johnston Canyon Left Side in the middle.

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Sam K
[Hide Comment] Expect a lot of tourists to be marveling at the climbers with pointy shoes and ice pick sticks. Mar 30, 2019