Added by Rayne Grein
Another Rockies classic. Great introduction to multi pitch climbing.
- Route on Mount Cory
- The spectacular view of the river and forest below is called Backswamp- in the past it was referred to as Aftonroe by a local writer Jon Whyte- The naming of this route was made in his memory
- 5.7 Sport Route- 9 Pitches
Approach: Park on the left side of the Bow Valley Parkway, Highway 1A. 20-30 minute uphill approach.
Easy climbing on good rock. This route is often very busy, I found the best time was to go after work during the week!
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Rock Climbing
Easy Parking
Scenic
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