North American Classic Climbs

Polar Circus

(Alberta)

This route in one of the major ice climbing areas of North America is on the lower flanks of Cirrus Mtn. A BIG (500m) frozen waterfall that is on every serious ice climber's tick list. Check on the avalanche conditions before attempting this, and plan for a long day out..

Type:

Technical Ice

Seriousness:

Location:

Banff Nat'l Park, Alberta, Canada

References:

G16, I9, W16, W24, W30

Rating:

V, WI5

Route Descriptions & Maps:

First Ascent:

B. McKeith, A. & A. Burgess, C. Porter, December 1975

Trip Reports:

Bindner 3/98