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Today was a fabulous day! The sun was shining; it was warm and we got to try crampons for the first time! We met at the usual spot, the Brentwood LRT station. Luckily, Alan and Rhonda knew what kind of equipment was needed because a couple of us had to return to the UofC for another type of crampon. Once the proper equipment was on hand, or foot, we were off. The drive was spectacular. We took Hwy 1A and got to enjoy the wonderful views. Those of us that haven't seen that sight before, or very often, were (almost) speechless with the grandeur. The walk up to the creek bed was easy and clear and the fun soon began once the crampons were put on. There were some equipment difficulties but that didn't deter any of us from trying out the crampons to the max. Those things are way too much fun! It is such a novelty to be able to walk on ice comfortably without a worry of slipping. I highly recommend it to everyone to try. We watched some folks climbing up a ice fall, then carried on up the creek. Alan and Ichiro climbed the hill to look in the cave while the rest of us watched from below. Our return was just as much fun with some barbs exchanged (they started it!) with some ladies we passed that were trying to walk up in running shoes. Oh well...poor them... Of course we went to the Kilkenny upon our return to Calgary. Bridget met us there and we allowed her to sit with us because she wasn't "too" tanned from her recent holiday. -- Cheryl |
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Putting on the crampons
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Ichiro and Misa
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Grotto Canyon
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Frozen Waterfall
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Grotto Canyon
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Grotto Canyon