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Elevation: 6,278 ft 1,914 m
GPS: 50.9557, -115.0976
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Shared By: Jaime Beecroft on Jul 13, 2017 · Updates
Admins: Dave Rone, Tom Jones, Richard Rose, Rhys Beaudry

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Southwest facing slabs with a short approach and favorable sun exposure with plenty of climbs at moderate grades.

It is popular for good reasons but also Accidents have happened   by rockfall from popular hike along the rim of cliff above. Beware

Getting There Suggest change

From the Trans Canada Highway, take the Kananaskis exit (Highway 40) and head south to the Wasootch Creek parking area. Walk 5 minutes up the valley.

61 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Wasootch Slabs

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 5
A21
Sport 3 pitches
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 7
Second Corner
Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 6
Orange Arete
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 4
Fossil Wall
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
A21
 5
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Sport 3 pitches
Second Corner
 7
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
Orange Arete
 6
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Fossil Wall
 4
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
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