Combined with Professors for a full day of climbing, and of course a stop at Laggan's for some fat kid treats.
Stickit - May 9, 2008 12:06 pm Date Climbed: Mar 2, 2006
Pillar of Pucker
Climbed in 2 pitches. Loved the exposure getting committed to the pillar. -5 deg and plastic ice.
AJones - Mar 9, 2008 11:15 pm Date Climbed: Mar 9, 2008
Fun!
We climbed in in two pitches belaying on the left. I led the crux pitch and loved it - lots of cool hooking. We got there early (in the dark) and we back at parking lot by about 10:30 - there was another group going in as we walked out.
icypeak - Feb 26, 2008 1:06 pm Date Climbed: Feb 24, 2008
Fantastic Climb!
Climbed after a week of warmer weather making it a bit of a wet climb (and some falling ice from a couple of climbers above). Otherwise, not crowded at all and great views of surrounding mountains. Would certainly go back!
esugi - Feb 24, 2008 10:53 pm Date Climbed: Feb 15, 2008
Night Hawks
Dane Burns and I got to Canmore afternoon of 2/15. Since the avy danger was high, and Cascade has not sled yet, we were looking for "safe" climb with easy access. We decided on Louise. By the time we stepped foot on the frozen Lake Louise, it was 5:30pm. With our headlamps, we made our way up the falls with little difficulty, however due to visibility problems of night climbing, we decided not to tackle the crux pillar. Instead, we descended and got back in the warm confines of Chateau Lake Louise. Still fun and good to stretch out the legs.
rhyang - Mar 20, 2007 3:11 am Date Climbed: Mar 16, 2007
Swapped leads
Climbed with Steve in two pitches with 60m double ropes. I led the first 60m to WI3, and Steve led the last WI4-ish pitch, which while thoroughly hooked and stepped out was still a bit pumpy.
Overcast day with light snow throughout, so we didn't see much of Lake Louise dazzling environs until we came back on Sunday. Do this climb on a clear day and you will be stunned.
We started from the parking lot at daybreak, and by noon were wondering what else to do - went to go check out Haffner Creek, which amazingly had only one other party in it.
First 2 pitches only during 2 or 3 separate climbs over the years. I've never dared to attempt the 3rd: I'm not as gutsy or as skilled as the rest of you!
A fun climb indeed! BEST done from 10:30pm to 1:00am under a full moon in March! We had the entire frozen lake and the full climb to ourselves (obviously) - complete opposite from the crowded madness we witnessed during the day. This was the most memorable climb of my Alberta road trip. Dow you are a lucky man.
This is a fun climb. Best done as two long pitches. Expect crowds.
pvalchev - Mar 15, 2006 11:09 pm Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2006
Louise Falls
Sweet classic climb, go do it! The initial step onto the crux pillar is intimidating as the guidebook suggests, it is probably a lot scarier in thin years.
Old School WB - Apr 22, 2014 4:02 pm Date Climbed: Mar 15, 1999
Classic routeGreat route with easy access, need to get back there.
climbed in 95, 96, 97 and 99.
Jade - Nov 7, 2013 8:05 pm
Good combo of cruisy and steepClimbed this in 1992 and 1997. Great climb especially the curtain. The down side is the long approach, 20 minutes if you stroll.
bfrench - Apr 30, 2009 9:22 pm
Louise FallsCombined with Professors for a full day of climbing, and of course a stop at Laggan's for some fat kid treats.
Stickit - May 9, 2008 12:06 pm Date Climbed: Mar 2, 2006
Pillar of PuckerClimbed in 2 pitches. Loved the exposure getting committed to the pillar. -5 deg and plastic ice.
AJones - Mar 9, 2008 11:15 pm Date Climbed: Mar 9, 2008
Fun!We climbed in in two pitches belaying on the left. I led the crux pitch and loved it - lots of cool hooking. We got there early (in the dark) and we back at parking lot by about 10:30 - there was another group going in as we walked out.
icypeak - Feb 26, 2008 1:06 pm Date Climbed: Feb 24, 2008
Fantastic Climb!Climbed after a week of warmer weather making it a bit of a wet climb (and some falling ice from a couple of climbers above). Otherwise, not crowded at all and great views of surrounding mountains. Would certainly go back!
esugi - Feb 24, 2008 10:53 pm Date Climbed: Feb 15, 2008
Night HawksDane Burns and I got to Canmore afternoon of 2/15. Since the avy danger was high, and Cascade has not sled yet, we were looking for "safe" climb with easy access. We decided on Louise. By the time we stepped foot on the frozen Lake Louise, it was 5:30pm. With our headlamps, we made our way up the falls with little difficulty, however due to visibility problems of night climbing, we decided not to tackle the crux pillar. Instead, we descended and got back in the warm confines of Chateau Lake Louise. Still fun and good to stretch out the legs.
rhyang - Mar 20, 2007 3:11 am Date Climbed: Mar 16, 2007
Swapped leadsClimbed with Steve in two pitches with 60m double ropes. I led the first 60m to WI3, and Steve led the last WI4-ish pitch, which while thoroughly hooked and stepped out was still a bit pumpy.
Overcast day with light snow throughout, so we didn't see much of Lake Louise dazzling environs until we came back on Sunday. Do this climb on a clear day and you will be stunned.
We started from the parking lot at daybreak, and by noon were wondering what else to do - went to go check out Haffner Creek, which amazingly had only one other party in it.
Sharon - Dec 22, 2006 5:21 am
2 out of 3First 2 pitches only during 2 or 3 separate climbs over the years. I've never dared to attempt the 3rd: I'm not as gutsy or as skilled as the rest of you!
5 January 1992 w/ Steve Reynolds. BITTER cold.
jwclimbs - Oct 29, 2006 3:58 am
UnforgetableA fun climb indeed! BEST done from 10:30pm to 1:00am under a full moon in March! We had the entire frozen lake and the full climb to ourselves (obviously) - complete opposite from the crowded madness we witnessed during the day. This was the most memorable climb of my Alberta road trip. Dow you are a lucky man.
sobrien - May 21, 2006 4:14 am
good timesThis is a fun climb. Best done as two long pitches. Expect crowds.
pvalchev - Mar 15, 2006 11:09 pm Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2006
Louise FallsSweet classic climb, go do it! The initial step onto the crux pillar is intimidating as the guidebook suggests, it is probably a lot scarier in thin years.