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Polar Circus

(Alberta) One of the top 25 routes in this collection!

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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:

Route diagram

First Ascent:

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

 

Trip Reports:

Bindner 3/98