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Elevation: 5,522 ft 1,683 m
GPS: 51.26436, -115.82871
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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.

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

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Classic Climbing Routes at Johnston Canyon Ice

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
WI5
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● Prism Falls
Trad, Ice
WI3
 19
● Johnston Canyon Curtains
Trad, Ice
WI4-5
 14
● Johnston Canyon Left Side
Ice
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Prism Falls
 11
WI5 Trad, Ice
● Johnston Canyon Curtains
 19
WI3 Trad, Ice
● Johnston Canyon Left Side
 14
WI4-5 Ice
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Prism Falls on the far left, Johnston Canyon Left Side in the middle.
Prism Falls on the far left, Johnston Canyon Le…
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