Rock Climbing in Thunder Bay, Ontario

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2011-05-23T21:25:00.009-04:00

spring thaw (bouldering route) (pass lake sibley ontario canada)
Submitted by: daniel howells
Climbed on: march sometime
Report:
CHECK IT OUT ON YOUTUBE SPRING THAW PASS LAKE

so if u follow the old train tracks from pass lake climbing area u will notice their are many short (mostly untouched) boulderable cliff on both sides. spring thaw (name of the section) (boulder route named "Cold fingers" ) is located just passed the first road that on the left. (5-10min walk in) then go around the corner and you'll c it on the right. if you decide to try it in the summer (probably good idea) theres a beaver dam not too much further up ahead that u can cross on. (i suspect my bridge isnt going to last very long)
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The Last Samurai : V6/7 (The Bluffs)
Submitted by: Kyle Shushack
Climbed on: April 21st 2010
Report: FA: Kyle Shushack/ Mitch Marostica

This is slightly overhanging boulder problem right off the parking lot at The Bluffs. Climb the face to the left of "I Saw a Clear Light..." using sharp crimps and gastons for balance. The crux is a slight throw to a good flake with really bad feet and then a throw to the finish and top out.
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The Negotiator, 5.11a *** (Claghorn (Longwall))
Submitted by: Matt Houston
Climbed on: Spring, 2010
Report:
This is the sport climb to the right of Gift of the Trees. Follow bolts in a dihedral to the top. A tricky start leads to amazing face climbing and an overhanging finish.

F.A. Nick Rochacewich, Aric Fishman

F.F.A Matt Houston

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The Star Boulder (Climbers Cliffs)
Submitted by: Matt Houston
Climbed on: April, 2010
Report:
Location:

This boulder is located on the trail to the caves at Climbers Cliffs. Head up the Big Bear Trail and take your first right. Follow this to the boulder.

Routes:

Fun routes, all with great landings!

Rock Star, V1 (V6/7 sit start) **
Ninja Star V2 sit start *
Twinkle Twinkle Ringo Star V1 Sit Start *
Star Light, V1 stand start *
Star Bright, V1 Sit start *
Starburst, V6 sit start **
Starway, V2 sit start ***
Cleaned and Climbed by: Matt Amon, Katelyn Chantler, Aric Fishman and Matt Houston

*There is room for a few additional hard problems on this boulder. There are also many other boulders, with cool features and good landings waiting to be explored!

** Make sure to contact the Chapmans for permission before climbing here. This applies everytime you go.
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Everything Goes Brown 5.10b 70m (Crescent Lake)
Submitted by: Matt Houston
Climbed on: Novemeber 12, 2010
Report:
Getting There:
Head to Mt. Godfrey, but instead of taking the right fork on the small dirt road, go left until you get to a lake, this is Crescent Lake. This climbing area involves a bit of a hike, but is well worth it! The section of quality rock is above the shale band and kind of hidden. To get to this climb, hike along the North (right) side of the lake, staying close to the water. At the end of the lake, head up into the boulder field. Head up and right to the base of the cliff. Use the picture above to identify the climb.

Route Description:
Look for a section with 2 distinct cracks on a steep multicoloured wall. P1: (25m, 5.10b) Climb up easy ledges to the bottom of the obvious far left crack system. Climb straight up this overhanging crack, with perfect protection, to the large ledge above. Belay from the large pine tree on the ledge. P2: (20m, 5.7) Walk right on the big ledge and then head up a dirty corner to the next big ledge. Continue right to a large pine tree and set up a belay. P3: (25m, 5.7) This pitch is great fun with tones of cool moves. Head up from the tree and slightly left to the top. Rappel off the pine tree on top to the second belay, 25m. Rappel 25m to the ground, heading down right of the tree.

Gear:

Full set of stoppers. Set of cams to #2 Camalot, doubles of .5-1 are recommended for P1. Each belay has a large tree (Which also makes it easy to rap from any pitch).

Note: An easier first pitch (5.7ish) line would go with some cleaning. This would make a 3 pitch 5.7, with huge tree belay ledges, great gear and good rock. A great intro to multipitch climbing!

F.A and F.A.A: Matt Houston and Aric Fishman
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Electric Gigolo 5.12b (Climbers Cliffs)
Submitted by: Matt Houston
Climbed on: September 25, 2010
Report:
See guidebook for route description.

F.F.A: Fred Giroux
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Trisuli Basaar 5.12a (The Bluffs)
Submitted by: Matt Houston
Climbed on: Oct 23, 2010
Report: We believe this the first free ascent of this route. This route is super bouldery and an exciting lead. Start under the roof and power straight up using crimpers and slapping up the arête to good holds. Place gear here, than prepare for the second crux following up the thin crack to good holds on top. Belay off tree’s or Bolts above Gardener’s Book.

F.F.A Matt Houston
Gear: Couple small TCU’s and a couple tiny nuts. A crash pad is recommended for the bottom boulder start. There are also 2 old pitons near the start of the route and a rivet near the top, use with caution.
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Cold Feat - 5.10, A1 - 55m, 2 pitches (Crescent Lake (North Side))
Submitted by: Aric Fishman
Climbed on: March 19, 2011
Report:
F.A: Fred Giroux and Aric Fishman

Getting There:

Hike in to Crescent Lake from the Water Treatment Center, or drive in if you can. Keeping close to the shore line, head down the right (North) side of the lake until it ends and turns into a marsh. Start heading up the boulder field and continue a bit farther left along the cliffs till there is no more shale band. Use the picture to help you identify the climb.

Route Description:

Pitch 1 (35m): Start on the left side of the dihedral using nice ledges and a small crack. Head up and right towards the prominent hand crack but be careful not to knock of any loose rocks while traversing. Climb straight up the beautiful and slightly overhanging hand crack while taking advantage of footholds on the face along the way. There is an incredible belay ledge (gear) at the top of the hand crack to reduce rope drag.

Pitch 2 (20m): From the big belay ledge, climb straight up the finger-to-hand crack to another ledge and traverse left to get back to a good crack. Continue climbing up and right using the obvious line in the middle of the wall. The upper section of this crack was dirty but easily went at A1 (2.5 meter section). Once over the bulge, climb up and right using good foot and hand holds. Once on the massive ledge, move right and belay from a medium sized tree (has rappel anchor on it) and bomber gear. A 60m double rope rappel will get you all the way to the ground.

Gear: Standard rack up to 3” - doubles in small cams (blue TCU's) are useful.
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Death as an advisor 5.10c *** 30 m (1st Buttress Sqaw Bay)
Submitted by: Duncan Hutchison
Climbed on: June 2007
Report:
F.A. Kyle Brooks and Duncan Hutchison June 2007

F.F.A Duncan Hutchison and Kyle Brooks June 2010

Located on the 1st buttress at sqaw bay, find the anchors (2 gold chains) as you hike past (north of) “Stuck in a jam”.

Rappel into climb from 2 bolt anchor (or top belay), redirecting at the roof makes it easier to reach the start of climb. 2nd set of 2 bolt anchor, with quick links, for a hanging belay.

The climb starts 30 meters up on a large arete. Climb a wide hand crack through an upside-down staircase of roofs (easily visible from road), continue as crack trends left going through fists, hands, fingers, and face climbing (1 bolt). Finally back right again to finish at the anchor.

Gear: Cams 0.5 to 4inch (recommend you double up), with single set of tcu's; tripple up on 3 inch to be comfortable.

Note: Picture in Climbing magazine No. 238 March 2010. Spectacular pitch of crack climbing worth the top belay or rappel-lead, the only draw back is a hanging belay if you choose to lead it.
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"Fraggle Rock" (Claghorn longwall right)
Submitted by: Duncan Hutchison
Climbed on: F.F.A. Duncan Hutchison,
Report:
5.8-5.9
F.F.A. Duncan Hutchison, Kyle Brooks, Derek Patola May 2010
Located 25-40meters past "Des Nuts" area. Hidden in corner behind birch tree
Fun hands to fists to off-width to chimney. Watch for loose chockstone at top. Standard rack to 5 inches with double cams 2-4 inches . 25 meters. Walk down or rappel off “Des Nuts”
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Heart of the Anomaly (Sliver Harbour)
Submitted by: Ryan Ford
Climbed on: October 6 2010
Report:
F.A. James Szolopiak

"Heart of the Anomaly" is the off width crack about 2 meters left of "Winter Wonderland". Not the most challenging route but lots of fun. A little stemming to start and a few hand jams leads to a nice finish. Use the anchors from "Winter Wonderland" to set up a top-rope. Not completely clean yet but all nice solid rock. Lots of fun.
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Mighty Moose (5.5) (11m) (Silver Harbour)
Submitted by: terry prodanyk
Climbed on: May 2010
Report:
FA: Monica Prodanyk

FFA: Terry Prodanyk

Located about 6m left while facing the big cave opening next to Silver Birch.

This new, easy route is finally ready! Far more cleaning on this route than I originally anticipated. This is a great beginner route and intro trad climb. Takes cams and hexes very nicely once you're on the big ledge about half way up. Beware of the flaring crack though for gear placement.

Optional easy starts on the bottom-half of the climb for TR; then plan your next strategy on 'Disco-Dan's Dangerous Dance-Floor' and climb up the twin crack through the small chimney to the top.
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Home of the Beaver (5.8+) (11m) (Silver Harbour)
Submitted by: terry prodanyk
Climbed on: May 1, 2010
Report:
FA: Monica Prodanyk, Terry Prodanyk

TR/Sport

Located immediately left (1-2 m) while facing the cave opening by Silver Birch...hence "Home of the Beaver" & "Mighty Moose" on the same wall further to the left.

Follow easy stepped ledges to start. Use a left mantle (optional) and side-pulls onto the first major ledge. Two steps on the right of the arret and an excellent flake with a layback will get you through the first crux move to the small ledge. Finish the top slab with balancey moves on sloped edges and small right-hand side pulls.

Anchors at top for easy setup with rappel rings.

July 2010: Now also a 3-bolt sport route. The bottom section is ~5.5, middle section ~5.6-5.8, but the top third of this climb justifies the 5.8+ (5.9?) rating. Similar to the top of Stairmaster & Blockbuster.
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Stirling 5.13b (Silver Harbor)
Submitted by: Danny O'Farrell
Climbed on: April 2010
Report: Left of Silver Harbor Dream Line, This route follows the arete on side pulling crips, pinches and dynamic climbing...
4 bolts with anchors.
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Maltese Sandwiches 5.10c (Claghorn Longwall)
Submitted by: Danny O'Farrell
Climbed on: October 2009
Report:
F.A. Blain Herringer, Nick Rochacewich, Danny O'Farrell,
F.F.A. Blain Herringer
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Left of The Beginning
Climb First Arete before The Beginning and Des Nutz...fun enjoyable climb with some funky moves...Clip the bolts and hit the anchors.
10 draws
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Gift of the trees 5.12c-d (Claghorn Longwall)
Submitted by: Danny O'Farrell
Climbed on: October 2009
Report:
F.A. Nick Rochacewich, Danny O'Farrell, Blain Herringer
F.F.A. Nick Rochacewich
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Right of Des Nutz
Follow the open book on a series of ledges on easy climbing to the roof, clip the bolt on the roof with a long draw and commit. Follow thin crimps and side pulls, with technical footwork on beautiful black streaks to anchors.
10 draws to anchors.
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The Beginning 5.12b (Claghorn Longwall)
Submitted by: Danny O'Farrell
Climbed on: October 2009
Report:
F.A. Nick Rochacewich, Danny O'Farrell, Blain Herringer
F.F.A. Nick Rochacewich,

Left of Des Nutz...A well bolted 12a arete, very technical steep climbing, follow your way up thin crimpy ledges, side pulls and pricise foot work, to open the gates to the beginning. Fun and sequency route with good holds to clip from.
12 Quick Draws
Anchors
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The Swing of Things 5.11d (Pass Lake, Staircase Wall)
Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: November 8 2009
Report:
FA: Adam O'Connor, Kyle Brooks

FFA: Adam O'Connor

Location: Only a few meters to the right of face dancing.

Start in a corner climb the edge of the overhang. Crux between 4 and 5 bolt . Fixed draws for the first 4 bolts Chains on top for anchor.
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All Dressed 5.10a** (Claghorn long wall-right)
Submitted by: Duncan Hutchison
Climbed on: 08-Aug-2009
Report:
FA Kyle Brooks, Duncan Hutchison 8-Aug-09
FFA Duncan Hutchison, Kyle Brooks 15-Aug-09

Located 50 meters or so, before “nothing shocking” and "Ace of Swords". Spruce tree at base with logs building up belay stance. Climb the varied crack into thin section(protected with small nuts and TCU's) and continue on with fun jamming to the top. 30 meters to top, rap off tree with cord anchor. Gear: Double rack up to #3 camalot would be comfortable, or single rack with double or triple .5-.75 camalots.
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Back to the Temple 5.10? (Caribou Island)
Submitted by: Alex Joseph
Climbed on: July 21 2009
Report:
Back to the Temple 5.10? 30m
FA: Alex Joseph, Jarron Childs Jul '09

Fantastic gear belay position on a nice ledge with great view of Temple Reef and beyond. Steep face covered in lichen that if completely cleaned likely would go at 11 but with heavy lichen was a weaving, rope hang with pendulums to decent holds through largely blank sections in the middle. Good finger crack corner pillar to start. Top rope.
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Saddle Up 5.7 (Passlake- Overhanging wall/No man's Land)
Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: 2008
Report:
Saddle Up is to the left of Cave Crawler. Climb up either side of the same block as cave crawler. (sport, 5 bolts , 2 bolt anchor)
Established in november 08 , Duncan Hutchison, Kyle Brooks

(Fun route and is great addition to Cave Crawler)
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Toss It Up 5.9+ 50m 2 pitch (Squaw Bay ( Chiller Pillar Wall))
Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: 2008
Report:
F.A. Kyle Brooks, Duncan Hutchison, Shawn Robinson P1 , FFA Duncan Hutchison, Derrik Patola P1, Duncan Hutchison, Kyle Brooks P2

Location: approximately 100m to the right of American Demon.
Pitch1 Start up a small shale band to a slaby face with a bolt. Travers to the right to reach a crack system leading to a fun roof..... 5.9+ 20m Bolted Belay.
Pitch 2 Travers right to a large ledge passing a bolt. Step down to a great clean crack all the way up .5.8 30m Gear :2 Bolts tcus, Rp’s, Gear to 4 Note P1 may require a couple purple tcus
Rappel with two ropes to ground

This Is a highly recommended route lots of varied climbing * there is a third pitch to the top but is a JUNK pile but if you want to go to the top it is 10 meters easy loose Low 5th class, rap from pine tree.)
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Mc Jiggy 10C 14meters (Pass Lake (staricase wall))
Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: Oct 08
Report:
F.A Kyle Brooks, Alex Holowatty.. Located to the right of face dancing. Great route with wicked crux move .. 4 bolts
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Lookout 5.8+ 30m ( Lost Falls , Left Wall)
Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: Sept 20 /08
Report:
FA: Kyle Brooks ,Duncan Hutchison FFA Kyle Brooks , Alex Holowatty

This route is located to the left of escape from the black flies. Climb the blockly start to a finger /hand crack in a corner. Catch a rest on the large ledge and follow the 3 bolts to the top. Bolted Belay
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Sunshine and lollipops 55 meters .10a 2 pitch (Squaw Bay)
Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: Summer 08
Report:
F.A : Alex Holowatty, Phil Dunn, Duncan Hutchison, Kyle Brooks,

Located 2.2km up the road, park at the pull over . hike straight up towards a prominent buttress.

Pitch 1: Climb the traversing face , then thin cracks to a bolted belay . Extend all pieces after 3 bolt. . 40 m 6 bolts

Pitch 2: Climb flakes and crack to the top. 15. Gear : Nuts, lots TCU's, standard rack of cams , 6 + runners for pitch 1
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Autochone O-tak-thone 45 m 10c *** (Sqaw Bay, Chiller Pillar Wall)
Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: FFA:June 08 Duncan Hutch
Report:
FFA : Duncan Hutchison

FA: Kyle Brooks, Duncan Hutchison .Aug 07

This route shares the same start as pokey kitty. Start on the bolck, climb into the corner then bust out RIGHT.

This is an wicked good route that offers a little of every thing . Great climbing on steep rock Rapple from rings
Gear : lots! Double rack cams ,TCUs Gear to 3''
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Pokey Kitty 30m 10+ * (Squaw Bay ,Chiller Pillar Wall)
Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: FFA: July/08 Kyle Brooks
Report:
To the right of Pokey Puppy/Tag 11A. Pokey Kitty stats on a block, head up a crack that leads into a corner then bust out LEFT towards some flakes protected by a bolt. Jam your way up the crack , to the start of a large flake cross over to the finger crack to your left . chains on top for belay Gear: standerd rack ,TCU, couple little tiny nuts

Note second pitch looks cool but lots of cleaning needed
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Water Side Attraction 2 pitch 50m 5.9 (Oliver Lake : Amphitheatre Wall)
Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: Aug 4/2008
Report:
FFA : p1 Kyle Brooks p2 Danny O'Farrell

A boat is required to get to the Amphitheater. From west side of oliver lake. Canoe past several small cliffs (water soloing) , Then past 3 camps. And it is the first large 50 meter cliff . 5-10 minute canoe ride Great route with lots of adventure to go with it.(loose rock.)
Pitch1 Start a cedar tree with a small belay area . Climb up corner to large roof , traverse right then up to belay ledge Gear belay large cd's needed.
Pitch 2 Climb up under the large roof exit left though offwidth and top out to tree belay (careful for loose rock between belay and large roof) Gear: Standerd Rack with extra # 2-4
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deep water soloing (Oliver Lake)
Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: Hot Summer Days
Report:
There are a couple of fun deep water solos at Oliver Lake. 10 meters at most. Deep water off cliff face. A canoe is needed . do not climb close to any camps because of the private property. Crazy FUN
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Hidden Treasures 2pitch 70m 5.9 ** (Orient Bay)
Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: May 08
Report: F.A Phil Dunn, Kyle Brooks
This route is located in front of fire# 386 sign/driveway . Just around the corner of Reflection Lake Resort
Pitch 1: Climb the slab working your way to the base of a flake crack with bolted belay . 5.6 R Rp's very useful.
Pitch 2 :Climb hand /fist crack that turns offwidth. Continue up a beautiful crack that quickly turns thin go staight up ( much harder than 5.9) or make a big reach right , to a bomber flake that brings you under a roof. Traverse roof to original crack top out to a bolted belay.
rappell route 2 -60 m ropes gets you just to the ground with stretch Gear full rack cd's double #3, # 6optional
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Every Thing Goes Green - 10b (PassLake)
Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: june 6 2007
Report: Duncan and I think this may have been a f.f.a on this route.
We lead it on gear, the first placement 15 feet up was a little dubious.
i would not really want to whip on the placements.
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The Right Of Way (Mt. Godfrey)
Submitted by: brandon pullan
Climbed on: Summer 05\'
Report: (the info in the new guidbook is a little off and does not do this climb justice)
The Right of Way 5.10d, 70m ***
FA: Brandon Pullan, Steve Gale
FFA: Brandon Pullan, Will Meinen
An awesome line in a beautiful setting. It is the most obvious crack in the area and it is wild that it hadnt been climbed. Start 50m left of Echoes of the Totem at the base of a stellar hand crack.
P1: follow crack to ledge the matle to slanting ledge with anchors. 5.8 20m
P2: layback the thin corner crack stemming your way under a small roof. At the roof, pull the roof of small fingers, sparse feet and wild exposure into a dihedral then to a small ledge with anchors. 5.10d 30m
P3: jam the fun corner crack with ease to the cliff top. 5.9 20m
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Building An Ego (Pass Lake)
Submitted by: brandon pullan
Climbed on: summer 05
Report: Building an Ego! 5.11a, 25m
FA/FFA: Brandon Pullan, Steve Gale
I established this route, solo ground up for the first 3 bolts.. it was my first ground up attempt for a pure sport climb and led to many out west where I am now. The last 5 bolts I rapped in from the top. This route is high quality and one of my favorite routes. It is the sport climb found 15m rite of Chinesse water Torture.. Next to the TR route Jesus' Hair Do. I Searched for hours with the guide (old and new) for a line yet climbed, the lake is pretty much climbed out but there is still a little potential.
ROUTE: Climb up past slopping ledges up and left past bad rock and into the crux.. power through a balancy sequence and then onto a funky face with horizontal slopers galore, anchor has quick links, rap. Have Fun!
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Des Nuts 5.9+ (claghorn long wall)
Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: oct 28 2006
Report: Location; park at the second clearcut access road, it is now dug up so you cant drive in. walk towarks the back of the cut to log, hammerd into the ground with flaging tape. follow to trail to talus and go stright up towards the drainage gully. the climb is a few feet to the right of the drainage. 5 minute walk to nothing shocking.

This climb follows a 6 boltline up a thin flake to a corner, continue up the dihedral to a roof. Pull out with a crack and good feet.
6 bolt, finger crack sized gear.
F.A Ryan Hymers, Kyle Brooks, Richie Sitarski
F.F.A kyle brooks oct 28 06
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Sundance (Orient Bay)
Submitted by: brandon pullan
Climbed on: Aug. 06
Report: A wild crack line that separates a large pillar from the main wall north of mt. olympus. It is most likely the best crack ive ever been on..
P1: Climb the stellar crack to the inner cave belay. 5.9 (35m)
P2: exit out through large roof.... (project)

FA Patola, Pullan
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Paralyzed by Choice (Lost Falls)
Submitted by: Alex Joseph
Climbed on: 08/2006
Report: 5.8 (4 pitch) 75m? trad 1.5*
FA: Jarron Childs, Alex Joseph alts. 08/2006 (ground up onsight)

A new route in the area around the corner left of Myopic Adventure on Big Thunder Wall just as the loose chossy rock begins to make the start difficult. (repeated route in 2009 and it likely is the easiest line).

P1: Follow up from the left past a cedar in the loose choss, to a cedar in the corner and then up the solid corner and left face to a horizontal cedar belay on a sitting ledge. This is also a potential rappel location (5.4-25m). P2: This is the best pitch. Work up the corner finger-fist crack using small thin edges and jams. Then stem right around what seems like a loose block with a great undercling to a foot ledge. Then work up near the arete with lots of air below on great hand and foot holds with a thin crack for good gear, past a small cedar to sling. Then up to a roof on the right and belay in good 1-2" crack (5.8-25m). P3: Traverse delicately right around roof and up through some vertical cracks to a large ledge with trees. Alternatively go left up through a nice looking flake and roof (5.8-15m). P4: Pop up through some cracks and blocks and top out by pulling through a final boulder (5.4-15m). DESCENT: Via the rappel above Deceptacon.

New photo for Paralyzed by Choice

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New Route on Caribou - Back to the Temple

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Back to the Temple 5.10? 30m
FA: Alex Joseph, Jarron Childs Jul '09
Fantastic gear belay position on a nice ledge with great view of Temple Reef and beyond. Steep face covered in lichen that if completely cleaned likely would go at 11 but with heavy lichen was a weaving, rope hang with pendulums to decent holds through largely blank sections in the middle. Good finger crack corner pillar to start.

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Saddle Up 5.7 (Passlake- Overhanging wall/No man's Land)

Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: 2008
Report: Saddle Up is to the left of Cave Crawler. Climb up either side of the same block as cave crawler. (sport, 5 bolts , 2 bolt anchor)
Established in november 08 , Duncan Hutchison, Kyle Brooks
(Fun route and is great addition to Cave Crawler)

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Toss It Up 5.9+ 50m 2 pitch (Squaw Bay ( Chiller Pillar Wall))
Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: 2008
Report: F.A. Kyle Brooks, Duncan Hutchison, Shawn Robinson P1 , FFA Duncan Hutchison, Derrik Patola P1, Duncan Hutchison, Kyle Brooks P2

Location: approximately 100m to the right of American Demon.
Pitch1 Start up a small shale band to a slaby face with a bolt. Travers to the right to reach a crack system leading to a fun roof..... 5.9+ 20m Bolted Belay.
Pitch 2 Travers right to a large ledge passing a bolt. Step down to a great clean crack all the way up .5.8 30m Gear :2 Bolts tcus, Rp’s, Gear to 4 ‘’ Note P1 may require a couple purple tcus
Rappel with two ropes to ground

This Is a highly recommended route lots of varied climbing * there is a third pitch to the top but is a JUNK pile but if you want to go to the top it is 10 meters easy loose Low 5th class, rap from pine tree.)

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Mc Jiggy 10C 14meters (Pass Lake (staricase wall))
Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: Oct 08
Report: F.A Kyle Brooks, Alex Holowatty.. Located to the right of face dancing. Great route with wicked crux move .. 4 bolts

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Lookout 5.8+ 30m ( Lost Falls , Left Wall)
Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: Sept 20 /08
Report: FA: Kyle Brooks ,Duncan Hutchison FFA Kyle Brooks , Alex Holowatty

This route is located to the left of escape from the black flies. Climb the blockly start to a finger /hand crack in a corner. Catch a rest on the large ledge and follow the 3 bolts to the top. Bolted Belay

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Sunshine and lollipops 55 meters .10a 2 pitch (Squaw Bay)
Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: Summer 08
Report: F.A : Alex Holowatty, Phil Dunn, Duncan Hutchison, Kyle Brooks,

Located 2.2km up the road, park at the pull over . hike straight up towards a prominent buttress. Pitch 1: Climb the traversing face , then thin cracks to a bolted belay . Extend all peices after 3 bolt. . 40 m 6 bolts Pitch 2: Climb flakes and crack to the top. 15. Gear : Nuts, lots TCU's, standard rack of cams , 6 + runners for pitch 1

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Autochone O-tak-thone 45 m 10c *** (Sqaw Bay, Chiller Pillar Wall)
Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: FFA:June 08 Duncan Hutch
Report: FFA : Duncan Hutchison

FA: Kyle Brooks, Duncan Hutchison .Aug 07

This route shares the same start as pokey kitty. Start on the bolck, climb into the corner then bust out RIGHT.

This is an wicked good route that offers a little of every thing . Great climbing on steep rock Rapple from rings
Gear : lots! Double rack cams ,TCUs Gear to 3''

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Pokey Kitty 30m 10+ * (Squaw Bay ,Chiller Pillar Wall)
Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: FFA: July/08 Kyle Brooks
Report: To the right of Pokey Puppy/Tag 11A. Pokey Kitty stats on a block, head up a crack that leads into a corner then bust out LEFT towards some flakes protected by a bolt. Jam your way up the crack , to the start of a large flake cross over to the finger crack to your left . chains on top for belay Gear: standerd rack ,TCU, couple little tiny nuts

Note second pitch looks cool but lots of cleaning needed

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Water Side Attraction 2 pitch 50m 5.9 (Oliver Lake : Amphitheatre Wall)
Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: Aug 4/2008
Report: FFA : p1 Kyle Brooks p2 Danny O'Farrell

A boat is required to get to the Amphitheater. From west side of oliver lake. Canoe past several small cliffs (water soloing) , Then past 3 camps. And it is the first large 50 meter cliff . 5-10 minute canoe ride Great route with lots of adventure to go with it.(loose rock.)
Pitch1 Start a cedar tree with a small belay area . Climb up corner to large roof , traverse right then up to belay ledge Gear belay large cd's needed.
Pitch 2 Climb up under the large roof exit left though offwidth and top out to tree belay (careful for loose rock between belay and large roof) Gear: Standerd Rack with extra # 2-4

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deep water soloing (Oliver Lake)

Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: Hot Summer Days
Report: There are a couple of fun deep water solos at Oliver Lake. 10 meters at most. Deep water off cliff face. A canoe is needed . do not climb close to any camps because of the private property. Crazy FUN

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Hidden Treasures 2pitch 70m 5.9 ** (Orient Bay)
Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: May 08
Report: F.A Phil Dunn, Kyle Brooks
This route is located in front of fire# 386 sign/driveway . Just around the corner of Reflection Lake Resort
Pitch 1: Climb the slab working your way to the base of a flake crack with bolted belay . 5.6 R Rp's very useful.
Pitch 2 :Climb hand /fist crack that turns offwidth. Continue up a beautiful crack that quickly turns thin go staight up ( much harder than 5.9) or make a big reach right , to a bomber flake that brings you under a roof. Traverse roof to original crack top out to a bolted belay.
rappell route 2 -60 m ropes gets you just to the ground with stretch Gear full rack cd's double #3, # 6optional

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Flake It So, Commander Beta 5.8, 20m (Area 61, Refuge Wall)
Submitted by: Shawn Robinson
Climbed on: September, 2007
Report: F.F.A: Shawn Robinson & Derrik Patola

This route is midway along the 'Refuge Wall' about 20m to the right of 'Lunar-tick'. Start on easy terrain up to a ledge. Step out right and up through the hand crack in the face just to the right of the arete.

Area 61 directions: See 'Formic Invasion'.

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Lunar-tick 5.9, 13m (Area 61, Refuge Wall)
Submitted by: Shawn Robinson
Climbed on: September, 2007
Report: F.F.A: Shawn Robinson & Derrik Patola

Scramble up to the ledge on the left side of the 'Refuge Wall'. Climb the discontinuous finger crack up to the ledge on the left and traverse right to another thin crack and finish through the fist crack to the top.

Area 61, Refuge Wall directions: see 'Formic Invasion'.

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Marvin's Madness 5.9, 20m (Area 61, Outer Limits Wall)
Submitted by: Shawn Robinson
Climbed on: September 22, 2007
Report: F.F.A: Shawn Robinson & Derrik Patola

Climb the hand crack in the small corner of the arete about 25m to the left of 'Close Encounters of the Bird Kind'. Negotiate your way up to the sloping ledge on the right 1/4 of the way up and on through the hand crack. A large standing block about 2/3 up on the left that seems to be secure offers a good rest. Desend from the slung spruce on the right corner of 'Morthership Buttress' (see directions from 'Close Encounters...').

Area 61 directions: See 'Formic Invasion'.

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Close Encounters of the Bird Kind 5.8, 25m (Area 61, Mothership Buttress)
Submitted by: Shawn Robinson
Climbed on: September 22, 2007
Report: F.F.A: Derrik Patola & Shawn Robinson

Probably the best and certainly the most prominant route in the area. Levitate the beautiful hand/fist crack on the detatched pillar of the buttress for nice jams and good rests. Descend from the slung spruce on the right corner of the buttress. *Watch for nesting birds early in the season. If raptors are present, please respect their space and move to another part of the cliff. There appears to be a nest around the corner to the right of this route.

The Mothership Buttress is on the far right side of the larger/longer cliff line on the left as you look from the road.

Area 61 directions: See 'Formic Invasion'.

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UFO (Undercammed Falling Objects) 5.10b 12m (Area 61, Refuge Wall)
Submitted by: Shawn Robinson
Climbed on: July, 2007
Report: F.F.A: Shawn Robinson & Derrik Patola

Climb the finger crack to the right of 'Formic Invasion' and work out the crux about halfway up.

'Refuge Wall' directions: see 'Formic Invasion'.

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Formic Invasion 5.10a, 12m (Area 61, Refuge Wall)
Submitted by: Shawn Robinson
Climbed on: July, 2007
Report: F.F.A: Shawn Robinson & Derrik Patola

Look for the small face featuring 6 thin cracks on the upper right side of the Refuge Wall. This is the first route on this section of the wall from left to right. Start in the finger crack and work through the hand crack in the small roof .

Area 61 directions: Set your odometer at Broadway Ave. and drive south on Hwy. 61 for 51 km and park by the Fort William Historical Park signs. On the north (right) side of the road you will see two separate cliff lines. The 'Refuge Wall' is the smaller one to the right.

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Dude-He Free 5.7, 20 metres (High Falls, Pigeon River)
Submitted by: Shawn Robinson
Climbed on: July, 2005
Report: F.F.A: Marcus Himanen & Michelle Spakowski

To the right of the falls, begin in the easy corner to a ledge and up the hand crack in the corner to another large ledge. From here, walk off the ledge to the scramble gully on the right.

Directions: See 'Full Cavity Search'.

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Full Cavity Search 5.9, 2p. 30 metres (High Falls, Pigeon River)
Submitted by: Shawn Robinson
Climbed on: July, 2005
Report: F.F.A: Shawn Robinson & Derrik Patola

Second pitch variation of 'Dude-He Free'.
P1. To the right of the falls, begin in an easy corner to a ledge and through a short hand crack to another ledge.
P2. Up the finger crack and break left traversing the horizontal crack and up for a belay at the tree.

Directions: Park at the visitor center on the Canadian side of the border and follow the marked trail under the highway to the falls.

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The Phoenix 5.9, 20 metres (Cavern Lake)
Submitted by: Shawn Robinson
Climbed on: September, 2004
Report: F.F.A: Shawn Robinson, Derrik Patola & Jan Haink.

Approx. 25 metres left of 'Sole Covenant'. Begin in the finger to hand crack on the face to a ledge and through a short offwidth to the top. Tree belay/rappel.

Directions: See 'Free Spirit Express'.

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Sole Covenant 5.8, 15 metres (Cavern Lake)
Submitted by: Shawn Robinson
Climbed on: September, 2004
Report: F.F.A: Shawn Robinson, Derrik Patola & Jan Haink. The nice hand crack in the corner left of 'Freier Geist'. Belay/descent as for 'Freier Geist'.

Directions: See 'Free Spirit Express'.

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Shale or Bail 5.10- R X, 4p (Lost Falls (Big Thunder Wall))
Submitted by: Shawn Robinson
Climbed on: June, 2007
Report: F.F.A: Shawn Robinson & Derrik Patola

Exemplary of multi-pitch adventure trad climbing in Thunder Bay. Start about 60 metres left around the corner from "Desparatus'.
P1. * Low 5th. On the shale choss, trend diagonally right passing a small cedar and continue with dubious protection to another cedar at the base of a corner where the rock is solid (optional belay). Climb up the corner to a ledge with a horizontal ceder tree, 5.7.
P2. Straight up the hand crack in the corner and through the overhang to a ledge. Go left here up the crack system to another ledge with a horizontal crack for a belay anchor, 5.9.
P3. Jam/layback the open book at 5.10a to a ledge.
P4. From the ledge, traverse right to the base of a short fist crack. Belay here. Fight the fist crack at 5.8 and on through a series of ledges to the trees at the top.
Gear: Standard rack with doubles of small to medium cams. All gear belays.

*Note: It's undetermined if this route shares the same start as 'Paralized By Choice'. Refer to description.

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Freier Geist 5.9, 15 metres (Cavern Lake)
Submitted by: Shawn Robinson
Climbed on: September, 2004
Report: F.F.A: Jan Haink, Derrik Patola & Shawn Robinson

Access: From 'Free Spirit Express'. See description.

Jam/layback the hand, fist to offwidth crack on the face to a big ledge. Two finish variations here will take you to a small tree belay/rappel at the top.
A large chock stone popped out on the second ascent resulting in a spectacular lead fall by Shawn Robinson.

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Free Spirit Express 5.8+, 27 metres (Cavern Lake)
Submitted by: Shawn Robinson
Climbed on: September, 2004
Report: F.F.A: Shawn Robinson, Derrik Patola & Jan Haink

Paddle, motor boat or hike along the talus to the west end of the lake. Continue through the canyon along the talus for approx. 3/4 of a km or about 25 mins. until you see a prominent crack splitting the face on the right side of the canyon. This is the only obvious crack here for a few hundred metres in either direction. Start in the slightly overhanging hand crack to easier climbing above. Belay/descend from the big cedar. A short scramble straight up leads to more routes.

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Two Tiner 5.9, 25 metres (Lost Falls)
Submitted by: Shawn Robinson
Climbed on: July, 2007
Report: F.F.A: Shawn Robinson & Derrik Patola

Launch up the fist crack on the other side of the large boulder pillar from 'That Birdy Be Gone'. Break out and through the overhang. Follow the crack up and work right to the ledge. Easy 5th from here to the top. Maybe best done in 2 pitches to avoid rope drag.

Other variations and possibilities in this area. Get after it people!

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That Birdy Be Gone 5.8, 25 metres (Lost Falls)
Submitted by: Shawn Robinson
Climbed on: July, 2007
Report: F.F.A: Shawn Robinson & Derrik Patola

Approx. 100 metres to the right of Shinanigans is a chimney that's part of a huge semi-detatched pillar. There is a large boulder pillar at its left corner (to the right of the climb). Scramble into the chimney and climb the crack on the left stemming were needed to gain the top of this fun route.

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Desparatus (Lost Falls)
Submitted by: Shawn Robinson
Climbed on: July 2007
Report: F.F.A: Shawn Robinson & Derrik Patola
5-10, 3P
Pitch 1: Begin in a corner about 30 metres left of Myopic Adventure past the big leaning pine. There is a large slab boulder near the base. Climb through a small roof (crux) and continue up the corner to a ledge.
Pitch 2: Start by passing a small tree with moderate climbing up a corner to a ledge and another corner to a ledge just below and right of an arete.
Pitch 3: Traverse left past the arete and up the face with horizontal cracks to a small corner. Finish with scrambling to a tree of your choice at the top.
Gear to 5 inches. All gear belays.

Desparatus is one of several first ascents I've done over the years that I have procrastinated on posting. It's worth mentioning however due to its quality and location. Stay tuned for a possible flood of new route postings in the future.

Enjoy.

Shawn

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The Right Of Way (Mt. Godfrey)
Submitted by: Shawn Robinson
Climbed on: Summer, 2005
Report: F.F.A. Brandon Pullan & Will Meinen

This route is 5.10, less than 30 metres and can be done in a single pitch with a few extra medium size cams. Aside from this see route posting below.

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Friendly Fire 5.9+, 2 Pitches (Squaw Bay)
Submitted by: Shawn Robinson
Climbed on: August, 2007
Report: F.A: Shawn Robinson & Derrik Patola.

Jamb, stem, layback and generally grovel your way up the wide crack just to the right of American Demon.
Descend from the slung tree above American Demon.
Gear: Double up on medium to large cams. #6 is usefull.

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Every Thing Goes Green - 10b (PassLake)
Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: june 6 2007
Report: Duncan and I think this may have been a f.f.a on this route.
We lead it on gear, the first placement 15 feet up was a little dubious.
i would not really want to whip on the placements.

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The Right Of Way (Mt. Godfrey)
Submitted by: brandon pullan
Climbed on: Summer 05\'
Report: (the info in the new guidbook is a little off and does not do this climb justice)
The Right of Way 5.10d, 70m ***
FA: Brandon Pullan, Steve Gale
FFA: Brandon Pullan, Will Meinen
An awesome line in a beautiful setting. It is the most obvious crack in the area and it is wild that it hadnt been climbed. Start 50m left of Echoes of the Totem at the base of a stellar hand crack.
P1: follow crack to ledge the matle to slanting ledge with anchors. 5.8 20m
P2: layback the thin corner crack stemming your way under a small roof. At the roof, pull the roof of small fingers, sparse feet and wild exposure into a dihedral then to a small ledge with anchors. 5.10d 30m
P3: jam the fun corner crack with ease to the cliff top. 5.9 20m

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Building An Ego (Pass Lake)
Submitted by: brandon pullan
Climbed on: summer 05
Report: Building an Ego! 5.11a, 25m
FA/FFA: Brandon Pullan, Steve Gale
I established this route, solo ground up for the first 3 bolts.. it was my first ground up attempt for a pure sport climb and led to many out west where I am now. The last 5 bolts I rapped in from the top. This route is high quality and one of my favorite routes. It is the sport climb found 15m rite of Chinesse water Torture.. Next to the TR route Jesus' Hair Do. I Searched for hours with the guide (old and new) for a line yet climbed, the lake is pretty much climbed out but there is still a little potential.
ROUTE: Climb up past slopping ledges up and left past bad rock and into the crux.. power through a balancy sequence and then onto a funky face with horizontal slopers galore, anchor has quick links, rap. Have Fun!

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Des Nuts 5.9+ (claghorn long wall)
Submitted by: kyle brooks
Climbed on: oct 28 2006
Report: Location; park at the second clearcut access road, it is now dug up so you cant drive in. walk towarks the back of the cut to log, hammerd into the ground with flaging tape. follow to trail to talus and go stright up towards the drainage gully. the climb is a few feet to the right of the drainage. 5 minute walk to nothing shocking.

This climb follows a 6 boltline up a thin flake to a corner, continue up the dihedral to a roof. Pull out with a crack and good feet.
6 bolt, finger crack sized gear.
F.A Ryan Hymers, Kyle Brooks, Richie Sitarski
F.F.A kyle brooks oct 28 06

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Sundance (Orient Bay)
Submitted by: brandon pullan
Climbed on: Aug. 06
Report: A wild crack line that separates a large pillar from the main wall north of mt. olympus. It is most likely the best crack ive ever been on..
P1: Climb the stellar crack to the inner cave belay. 5.9 (35m)
P2: exit out through large roof.... (project)

FA Patola, Pullan

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Paralyzed by Choice (Lost Falls)
Submitted by: Alex Joseph
Climbed on: 08/2006
Report: 5.8 (3 pitch) 75m? trad 1.5*
FA: Jarron Childs, Alex Joseph alts. 08/2006 (ground up onsight)

A new route in the area around the corner left of Myopic Adventure on Big Thunder Wall just as the loose chossy rock begins to make the start difficult.

P1: Follow up from the left past a cedar in the loose choss, to a cedar in the corner and then up the solid corner and left face to a horizontal cedar belay on a sitting ledge. This is also a potential rappel location (5.4-15m). P2: This is the best pitch. Work up the corner finger-fist crack using small thin edges and jams. Then stem right around what seems like a loose block with a great undercling to a foot ledge. Then work up near the arete with lots of air below on great hand and foot holds with a thin crack for good gear, past a small cedar to sling. Then up to a roof on the right and belay in good 1-2" crack (5.8-20m). P3: Traverse delicately (protect second) right around roof and up through some vertical cracks to a large ledge with trees. Alternatively go left up through a nice looking flake and roof (5.8-15m). P4: Pop up through some cracks and blocks and top out by pulling through a final boulder (5.4-20m). DESCENT: Via the rappel above Deceptacon.

thunder bay climbing

2007-07-17T21:42:00.001-04:00

I'm going to thunder bay at the end of july and am wondering if there are any sport routes with relatively easy access that are worth the time. We only have a weekend up there and plan on doing some hiking and swimming as well. I would appreciate a recommendation and information about the area. thanks!

I found your information and tried to put up a post on the http://tbayrock.yourhomeplanet.com/ site.

Rachel A. Gordon

New Routes - Silver Harbour

2006-11-29T20:56:00.000-05:00

Hi Alex,

The rock season here has come to an abrupt end, I wanted to send these two routes to you before I forgot them.

Silver Harbour - the the right of #61 Van Shaiky
"Meeek Chimney" 7meters 5.6 Trad
Climb the chimney marked by the word "Meeek" spray painted at its base.
FA: B. Mitchell & A. Mason Fall 06

Pass Lake - between routes #13 and 14
"That's Why I Come Up Here" 7meters 5.7 Trad
To the right of the dogs wall climb the overhanging crack in the cave facing the main cliff.
FFA: R. Clack & B. Mitchell Fall 04

Neither one is worth writing home about. Thanks for the dedication to continuing this guidebook.

Peace,
Bill Mitchell

Scott

2006-11-27T13:23:00.000-05:00

Hi there. My name is Andrea and I am Scott's cousin. Scott was adopted by my aunt and uncle Jim and Kay Fettes. I don't beleive Scott has sought after any information about his biological family. I'm fairly certain he was born in Canada though. And more info you can email me at andrea43@gmail.com

Posted by Andrea McGowan

Getting Stung

2006-11-20T19:44:00.000-05:00

This route is actually a 5.8

Posted by kyle brooks

"New Route" Getting Stung 5.7

2006-11-18T21:53:00.000-05:00

Claghorn Long wall
This climb is located about 50 meters to the right of CNN. (flaging tape marks this climb at the base)
Climb up to a ledge the climb up the corner to a ledge, belay or continue up to the bolted belay at the top. gear to 3 inch.
F.A Danny O'Farrell, kyle Brooks, Annick Blais
Ps we all got stung just befor the ascent of this route Danny got it the worst...

Posted by kyle

"New Route" Des Nuts 5.9+

2006-11-18T21:37:00.000-05:00

this route is at claghorn long wall.
Location; park at the second clearcut access road, it is now dug up so you cant drive in. walk towarks the back of the cut to log hammerd into the ground with flaging tape. follow to trail to talus and go stright up towards the drainage gully. the climb is a few feet to the right of the drainage. 5 minute walk to nothing shocking.

This climb follows a 6 boltline up a thin flake to a corner, continue up the dihedral to a roof pull out with a crack and good feet.
6 bolt, finger crack sized gear.
F.A Ryan Hymers, Kyle Brooks, Richie Sitarski
F.F.A kyle brooks oct 28 06

Posted by kyle

Forum for climbers in Tbay

2006-11-13T11:23:00.000-05:00

Looks like Andrew Lang is runing a bulletin board for climbers in Tbay!

Everyone check it out and use it whenever you can!
<a href="http://www.atfreeforum.com/climbtbay/index.php?mforum=climbtbay">here</a>
http://www.atfreeforum.com/climbtbay/index.php?mforum=climbtbay

Posted by Dave H

cam-a-lot

2006-11-05T22:21:00.000-05:00

I never tried to claim the first ascent of this route. Further, I did not live in Thunder Bay in '95. I did however spend several days scrubbing the route and bolting the belays. Jody.

Posted by Jody Bernst

New Route - The Landmark Mt. Olympus, Orient Bay

2006-10-26T10:21:00.000-04:00

Over the weekend of Sept 16th & 17th, Jody Bernst and I estrablished a new route at Mt. Olympus that has been referred to as "The Landmark" (the obvious weakness in the center of the cliff) It was reported that a party had ventured part way up this route in the past, we found no sign of this. The route currently finishes just below the large roof, as we ran out of time to finish it. Some bolts were added for future free climbing and to keep the grade within the reach of most experinced climbers. We have graded the route 5.9 A2, and it involves thin nailing, bird beaks, bashies, a hook or two, and some wide crack on the second pitch. No more than 2-3 body weight placements in a row, with some bolts in between. Pitch 1 start on the splitter hand and finger crack that is on the right side of the small pillar at the base. Climb to the top of the pillar and then ascend the thin crack(knife blade and beaks mostly)on the right hand wall of the dihedral. Passing bolts bashies and other fixed pins to the belay, 30m long. Pitch 2 - climb the wide crack to the belay, 20m long. Pitch 3- only goes up about 3 m to a bolt. This climb is an enjoyable aid climb and has good potential for free climbing. Please leave ALL fixed pro in situ (pins, beaks, bashies etc.) , for future parties and to minimize the rock degredation. On another note last fall on the labour day weekend the first pitch of "The Passage to Valhalla" saw it's F.F.A. by myself and the proposed grade is 5.11+ or 5.12-, most of the gear was allready in place. I will attempt to free the pitch next year placing all gear as I go. Enjoy the routes!!

Posted by Steve Charlton

Poky-Puppy Free

2006-10-23T02:16:00.000-04:00

Congrats to you if you free climbed this route.
I do recall one point close to the top where I lead to the left around a flake, and hand hammered (4) RED-HEADS with 3/8 bolts in them and used stoppers as a ladder to get up a blank section. (10 feet +- long). The top of the route ended with 2 RED-HEADS, hangers, biners? and some webbing? (Hell something like that this was back in 1983!)
The lower section of the wall was some feee climbing (low down) then the leapfrogging of cams, and the uses of a few pins, Not sure if we left any in there.
Peter Powell Jugged the line to clean it!

Posted by Shaun Parent-Stewart B.C.

Atikokan Pit photo

2006-10-23T02:09:00.000-04:00

Great photos of the wall taken in the fall of 1983. The water at this time was some 25 meters below. By 1984 it was 5 meters below the bottom of the cliff. By 1996 there was a salmon farm in the pit, and this wall was underwater. This wall (Cant recall what we named it) had over 20 bolted routes, and finger cracks. All the hanging belays, bolts, pitons, slings and such are now underwater. It was indeed an interesting area to climb, and one that is now lost forever!

Posted by Shaun Parent -Stewart B.C.

Ice Season!!!

2006-10-12T16:04:00.000-04:00

take a look outside, the ice season is comming!!! i'm so stoked!

Posted by Andrew Lang

you found me!

2006-09-20T13:20:00.000-04:00

yep that would explain why it was so stinking hard, thanks

Posted by Andrew Lang

squaw bay

2006-09-19T17:30:00.000-04:00

i went to squaw today and saw that the route you were on andrew was our mixed route 'beer run'. the upper part would be quite run out due to the fact when we established the climb we used a few ice screws. we began cleaning a new crack just to the rite today.

Posted by brandon

where was i

2006-09-18T17:02:00.000-04:00

hey i think i may know somewhat where i was, i think beside teenage porn stars, is there a new line going in there? i have pictures and such so maybe they would help... i don't know how to post them...they are on my blog, http://langandrew.blogspot.com/ it's the 2nd picture from the top, that's where i decided to bail. anyways, is there anyone out there looking for a partner? i don't have transport, but i do have gear, 2 ropes, passive trad rack and ice stuff. i can climb 5.10ish, let me know lang_andrew@hotmail.com

Posted by Andrew Lang

Where Was I

2006-09-18T16:07:00.000-04:00

no it was on a bolt, i think 3 or 4 up, it was directly in from the breakwater parking spot, it was kind of an inside corner to a crack system.

Posted by Andrew Lang

response to andrew

2006-09-16T19:00:00.000-04:00

Andrew..
was the biner on a pin about 10m off the deck

Posted by brandon

Where Was I

2006-09-11T18:02:00.000-04:00

Hey guys i recently was at squaw bay and just jumped on a cliimb... i have a strong feeling that i was way off in my actual route choice, actually i think i was not even on the right wall. what i ended up getting on may infact be a project and i have someones bail off biner. i swapped it for a cold shut... so if you have any info on any of the projects going down and who was climbing them... i have a biner and am kinda curious about what climb i was on.
thanks

Posted by Andrew Lang

Squaw Bay - First Buttress Topo from 2nd Ed. Guide

2006-09-10T02:12:00.000-04:00

This topo never made it into the 3rd edition guide. This is where you will find Rehearsal (back cover of the 2nd edition guide).

Squaw Bay - Tag = Poky Puppy free

2006-09-09T14:43:00.000-04:00

After a Labour Day visit to Squaw Bay and a look at photos after, it is pretty clear to me that Tag (pitch 1 - 10c) is the free ascent of the aid line Poky Puppy A2.

This is Dave Benton's topo.

This is Shaun Parent's photo of the FA.

This is my photo for reference.

Squaw Bay - Cream and Suga is right of Poky Kitty

2006-09-09T13:12:00.000-04:00

After seeing this nice line on the approach and exit of a Labour Day Squaw Bay climb, a closer look indicated bolts on top and a red piton in the crack of the lower portion of the climb. That had me wondering...

So I went back to my 2003 notes and found the following from Dave Benton's hand drawn topos of the area and new climbs.

He indicates where the new route Cream and Suga is and below on the topo indicates both the piton and bolts on top.

If you take his topo and match it with these photos that I took, I am pretty sure that these are the same routes.

This is the route framed by the trees on the approach boulders.

This is a look up at the start from the base of the climb.

Historical - Atikokan Pit

2006-08-21T23:25:00.000-04:00

Here is what looks like a great climbing area - sadly flooded from Shaun Parent Collection.

Anyone ever find The Wrinkles at Squaw Bay?

2006-08-21T23:19:00.000-04:00

Here is the topo from the 1st and 2nd editions of the guidebook. Note the bolts. Anyone able to find this area let me know - Alex alxj@yahoo.com

Mckenzie Cliffs CLOSED

2006-08-21T23:15:00.000-04:00

Since the topo didn't make it into the 3rd edition of the guidebook I have posted for those who are interested and don't have a 2nd edition to refer to.

route looks cool

2006-08-21T22:48:00.000-04:00

Paralyzed by Choice..
Route looks awesome guys.. congrats.. cant wait to get on er..

Posted by brandon

Where the hell is CNN on the Claghorn Long Wall?

2006-08-21T22:30:00.000-04:00

If you have found and climbed what is supposed to be a stellar line - CNN drop me an email with photos or route finding info to Alex - alxj@yahoo.com

Looking back at old data I see there may be a discrepancy with 2 pieces of information from Dan Green. One of his topos puts CNN in line with the drainage to the south, significantly away from Limited Time Offer etc. [We tried to find it according this and no luck - just bush wacking]

However, this hand drawn topo places it much closer [I assume this is correct]

FYI - Wolf River Crag

2006-08-21T22:26:00.000-04:00

When one drives east on 11/17 and passes over Wolf river (just after Coldwater River) a west facing cliff appears on the north side of the road. Closer investigation finds that this crag is on the side of a road, very accessible, some rotten rock at the bottom, some Red Rocks like rock at the bottom as well, fairly lichen covered like McKenzie but some potential for a few climbs.

climbing

2006-08-21T15:13:00.000-04:00

hi im looking for people to climb with during the day, i work an eveing shift and dont get out much because everyone is working, willing to climb anything trad, sprot, aid ,toprope .. kyle brooks
brookyle@hotmail.com
6226855

Posted by kyle brooks

New Route - Lost Falls - Paralyzed by Choice

2006-08-19T09:00:00.000-04:00

Paralyzed by Choice 5.8 (3 pitch) 75m? trad 1.5*
FA: Jarron Childs, Alex Joseph alts. 08/2006 (ground up onsight)

A new route in the area around the corner left of Myopic Adventure on Big Thunder Wall just as the loose chossy rock begins to make the start difficult.

P1: Follow up from the left past a cedar in the loose choss, to a cedar in the corner and then up the solid corner and left face to a horizontal cedar belay on a sitting ledge. This is also a potential rappel location (5.4-15m). P2: This is the best pitch. Work up the corner finger-fist crack using small thin edges and jams. Then stem right around what seems like a loose block with a great undercling to a foot ledge. Then work up near the arete with lots of air below on great hand and foot holds with a thin crack for good gear, past a small cedar to sling. Then up to a roof on the right and belay in good 1-2" crack (5.8-20m). P3: Traverse delicately (protect second) right around roof and up through some vertical cracks to a large ledge with trees. Alternatively go left up through a nice looking flake and roof (5.8-15m). P4: Pop up through some cracks and blocks and top out by pulling through a final boulder (5.4-20m). DESCENT: Via the rappel above Deceptacon.

Kopka Cliff and Maraton (Coldwell) Cliffs

2006-08-19T08:44:00.000-04:00

Various emails...

Hey Jake,
Kopka cliff is on the armstrong highway. It is the big cliff on the right side of the road before you cross the kopka river. Many good routes, its been a decade since we climbed there. I was asked to place some areas in the north american climbing book where you saw it back in the early 90's?

Anyhow watch for loose rock, go in the fall when there are no bugs!
Camping is near the river, i think on the other side of the road.

Shaun Parent

Hey Alex,
I'm wondering if you have any information on Kopka wall out Hwy #527 towards Armstrong. I saw it listed in a North American climbing road trip book. They were saying it is a 150Ft Cack Climbing Crag. I'm just wondering if it is worth going and checking it out, when I return to T-Bay in September?

They also mentioned a wall just outside Marathon (Coldwell). Does not sound as appealing. Any info would be great.

Jake

gear

2006-08-13T23:00:00.000-04:00

any one lose some gear on gang wars.. let me know
brookyle@hotmail.com

Posted by kyle brooks

Blueberry boulders

2006-07-27T23:52:00.000-04:00

Wondering if there has been any think happening with, Blueberry boulders outside of Ignace? Not to sure if people have been working on problems there, but if so, please e-mail me jake_d_allen@hotmail.com, I'm heading up there this fall and would like to know if there has been any development. Thanks

Posted by Jake

new guide

2006-07-02T20:25:00.000-04:00

the new guide is awesome.. nice work..
the crag.. Tundra Wall in squaw bay isnt fully developed yet but about three of routes are good to go.. Tree line gully.. Polar bear express and Inukshuk is almost done, up to the first pitch. The sport lines are not finished although there are random bolts and the anchors are in. I did the routes with Noel Gingrich.. The lines are sweet and my next trip through I will finish them.. summer 07 it looks. Musk ox on Morphine is amazing.. challenging. I took Jengas bolts off due to loose rock and two busted bolts.. the area is stellar and we will finish by winter 07.. cheers

Posted by brandon

Guidebook in Canada?

2006-06-13T20:10:00.000-04:00

I have not received my copies of the guide in Calgary so I am assuming they are in customs.

But contact Frank or Nick at the Alpine Club to find out for sure.

Alex

Guidebook

2006-06-13T12:28:00.000-04:00

Is the 3rd edition guidebook also available in Thunder Bay or can you only purchase it online?

Posted by Fred Berube

WANTED Climbing Partner

2006-06-12T20:28:00.000-04:00

Hi all. I'm from New Brunswick and my wife and I will be out in Thunder Bay around the 21st of July. She will be there for seminars and I'll be looking to get out climbing. Since she will be working I'll have to hook-up with someone local to climb with and show me around. I lead 5.12 sport and 5.10+ trad. Check out my website if you want to find out more about me and where I've been climbing. I'd even be willing to pay up to $40 for a full day with a dedicated climbing partner with stamina. :) I've heard great things about Thunder Bay climbing and I'm excited to check it out. Contact me at climb_welsford@hotmail.com and check out my website at www.beta-source.com

Cheers!
Fred

Posted by Fred Berube

3rd Edition Guidebook

2006-06-02T00:50:00.000-04:00

The guidebook is available from climbingcentral.com now.

The Thunder Bay Alpine Club acctbay.ca also had some on order and probably has them now as well.

I should have a bunch by June 10 and can mail order if you're desperate and can't get it any other way.

Alex

Guide Book

2006-06-01T23:49:00.001-04:00

I am trying to plan a trip in July, and word on exactly when the guide book will be out?

Posted by Eric Adams

Congrats on the 3rd Edition

2006-05-14T07:20:00.000-04:00

Great to see you guys put together a 3rd edition of the Thunder Bay rock guide. We never imagined back in 1979 that 27 years later there would be over 500 rock climbs in the area, and at places we wrote off as having bad rock,and loose blocks.
Best Regards to all Contributors Shaun Parent-Nayarit Gold Corp, Acaponeta, Mexico

Posted by Shaun Parent

3rd Edition by May Long Weekend

2006-05-07T13:50:00.000-04:00

Ryan send me your contact info Alex alxj at yahoo.com and I will get you a guidebook if I have any by that point.

Re 2nd Edition - I believe they have been sold out for more than a year but you could try the local Alpine Club

Posted by Alex

New/Old Guidebook Availability

2006-05-07T10:34:00.000-04:00

I will be coming up to Thunder Bay for May Long weekend, and would like to include some climbing on the trip. What are the odds that the new guidebook will be available by then, or are there copies of the previous guide available? In either case, where could I obtain a copy?

Thanks for any help.

Posted by Ryan

Guidebook 3rd Edition

2006-05-02T11:08:00.000-04:00

The guidebook is now in printing. It should be available in the coming weeks.

Alex

Local Climbing Info

2006-04-30T22:31:00.000-04:00

I am planning my first trip out to TB this summer. I would like to get a guidebook, suggestions on good sites (5.8, 5.9, bolted 10s), camping, watering holes and ideal times to visit. Any suggestions or a contact that I could get more info from? Currently located in Winnipeg, climbing near Kenora.

Posted by Chad W

3rd Edition Guidebook

2006-04-18T10:24:00.000-04:00

Scheduled to go to print in May.

Posted by Alex

route info

2006-02-12T22:40:00.000-05:00

Does anyone know if there has been any routs put up at caveren lake..

Posted by kyle brooks

Batchawana Ice Festival

2006-02-06T13:22:00.000-05:00

North Of Superior Climbing Company
Mailing Address:
Box 129, Batchawana Bay,
Ontario,Canada, P0S-1A0
ph: 705-946-6054
www.northofsuperiorclimbing.com

Winter 2006
Ice-Shack
Voyageurs Lodge and Cookhouse
Hwy 17, Batchawana Bay, Ontario
TOLL FREE: 1-877-877-7385
lodgekeepers@voyageurslodge.com

Posted by S.Parent

3rd Edition Guidebook

2006-01-12T14:02:00.000-05:00

Randy and I, along with Granite Publishing continue to edit the next edition.

Should be ready to go for the Spring climbing season.

Posted by Alex J

Any word on the guide?

2006-01-12T01:02:00.000-05:00

Has there been any development on the 3rd Edition?

Thanks,
Dave H

Posted by Dave H

Randy Reed

2005-12-24T09:58:00.000-05:00

Does anyone know if Randy Reed still in T-Bay or if he ever makes it back to the Island?

blampe@shaw.ca

Posted by B Lampe

scott fettes

2005-10-22T00:40:00.000-04:00

if your father was william c fettes and you was born in North Carolina, then you're half brother is my husband. and You're sister is also looking for him, please email me back ether way so that way I know if I have the right person. Thanks
janicefettes@yahoo.com

Posted by Janice

DARN BOLTS

2005-09-26T17:14:00.000-04:00

I HAVE PUT UP A FEW ROUTES IN THE BIZZLE AND IF SOMEONE FEELS ONE IS UNSAFE PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ADD A BOLT OR REBOLT IT.. AND IF THERE IS A BOLT WHERE YOU DONT FEEL THERE SHOULD BE ONE.. DONT CLIP IT.. YOUR PROBABLY JUST TOO GOOD FOR THAT BOLT ANYWAY
CHEERS

Posted by BRANDON

resole shoes

2005-09-12T20:10:00.000-04:00

is there any place in town that resoles shoes?

Posted by kyle

Photo Contest!

2005-09-10T20:09:00.000-04:00

The Wilderness Supply Co. will be holding the 1st Annual Rock & Ice Photo contest.
All photos must be submitted into the store and must be in print. Rock Photos must be submitted no later then November 15, and the winner will be annouced on November 30th.
Ice photos must be submitted no later then the 15th of April, and the winner will be announced on the 30th of April.
All photos must be taken within Northwestern Ontario, or the Mid-West States.
The winners of each contest will be given a $100 gift certificate, 2nd place $50, 3rd place $25.
For more info call the store at (807)-684-9555
or come on in!

Posted by Jake

gear

2005-09-06T22:35:00.000-04:00

anyone loose a dmm belay plate at silver harbour?
brookyle@hotmail.com

Posted by kyle brooks

Guide Book

2005-08-30T10:07:00.000-04:00

Any better of an idea when the new guide will be out?

Posted by jc

Labour Day Weekend Festivus

2005-08-23T08:38:00.000-04:00

To anyone who might be interested, some friends and I (including Jody Bernst) will be at the TajMahwall in Orient Bay, staying at the campground form sept 2nd to 5th.

Come on out and join us for the 8th annual Festivus.

If you have never been to the area then we could show you around , or if you are interested in establishing new climbs then we could suggest good crags for you to check out. Send me an email sj_charlton@hotmail.com if you need more info.
I hope to see you there.

Posted by Steve Charlton

New Route - Claghorn - Pushing the Limit

2005-08-21T23:04:00.000-04:00

Found some clean steep rock further north of the Outward Bound area at Claghorn. This new route is in the guide but without a photo or topo.

FYI - Raceway Crag Access

2005-08-21T22:57:00.000-04:00

Checked out the vast east facing dihedral cliffs just south and beside the Red Rocks Raceway which the one edge of the cliffs come very near the highway. Talked to the owner of the land who was not interested in allowing rock climbers on his land or his brothers to the east. He did let me take a wander around though and I examined a wealth of great rock.

NO BOLTS!

2005-08-14T14:14:00.000-04:00

No Bolts on the second pitch of Spiral...was scared there for a second!...All is well and a great climb!

Posted by DOF

Brando!

2005-08-08T15:53:00.000-04:00

Brando hows Canmore dude...It was a pleasure staying at your lovely place in Canmore...let me know when your in town...The Bizzle isn't the same without ya...I'll see you soon either Canmore or The Bizzle!

Posted by Danny O\'Farrell

Bolts on Spiral Galaxy?

2005-08-08T01:52:00.000-04:00

If I remember correctly, we placed a piton at the belay at the end of the first pitch. This was tied off to a chockstone?
Sure hope no one placed a bolt on this fine classic!

Posted by Shaun P

Summer 05

2005-08-07T13:28:00.000-04:00

Hows the climbing in thunder bay been this summer.. any big news.. new FA's...
ill be headn back there soon to finish a few projects ive got on the go...
hope everyones climbing is goin good

Posted by Brandon Pullan

Spiral g.

2005-08-03T12:49:00.000-04:00

I did the climb at the beginning of July and there were no bolts.

Posted by D. Heerema

Looking for a guide or partner for a day

2005-08-02T15:32:00.000-04:00

I'm heading to TB for Aug 9th to 18th and would love to climb and/or boulder while I'm up there. Wondering if any of you could recommend a guide as I've never been up to TB before, I don't have my rope with me, and I'm an intermediate climber with limited outdoor experience (just done some sport TR in southern ontario). I'm also eager to get out bouldering if any of you have some tips. Thanks! You can e-mail me at yamadasa@gmail.com

Posted by Samantha

Is this true?\"

2005-08-02T15:04:00.000-04:00

I heard a rumor some moron bolted the mid way of the second pitch of spiral galaxy...Who in their right mind would bolt a perfect protectable crack....Any answers?

Posted by Stressed Out

Mouse

2005-07-28T15:20:00.000-04:00

Try 2 Crown Street...not sure when he gets back into town...he's in Squamish...but should return come september!

Posted by DOF

beta and guidebook

2005-07-27T09:45:00.000-04:00

Hi guys,
i'll be going through TB at the end of August. I might have a day and a half to climb around, i'd like to check out some sport, moderate and/or bouldering within 45mins from TB.
I'd like to check out the classic stuff, ranging from 5.8 to 5.11 (.12 if i feel good and its steep and fun).

It kinda seems like the guidebook is sold out, eh? does anyone knows where i could get a copy of some pages. (BTW, if some of you has a guidebook and some time, dr.topo gives out free Metolius gear for topos, check out www.drtopo.com!).

Finally does anyone know how to get a hold of Mickey aka Jason Thorne aka Mouse.

Thanks.

Posted by Prez

Shoes 4 Sale

2005-07-23T16:00:00.000-04:00

1 pair of Mad Rock "hooker-lace" mens 6 (ladies 7.5) never worn, tags still attached. Didn't fit asking $50... email Karli --> kabrotch@lakeheadu.ca

Posted by Karli

Partner for Orient Bay

2005-07-06T07:58:00.000-04:00

Hi, I will be in t-bay on the weekend of Aug 20 or possibly Aug 27. I would like to meet up with some climbers who want to climb at the TajMahwall. Looking to climb mostly trad up to 5.11+, but I will give a catch on anything. I know the area very well and would love to show new people around.

Thanks

Posted by Steve Charlton

3rd Edition of the Guidebook

2005-07-01T19:46:00.000-04:00

Well, it's not in the stores yet.

We are trying to finish a better product with more detailed up to date maps and information and its taking time.

Will let you know when we are complete likely near the end of July.

Alex

Aid Climbing

2005-06-28T21:47:00.000-04:00

For solo aid, go do these routes in this order and you will have a good progression of good routes: Silver Harbour Dreamline C1, Stuffin Martha's Muffin C2 (Squaw Bay) then aid Test of Patience off those anchors with a top belay, Blade Runner A2 (Climbers Cliffs), American Demon A2 (Squaw Bay), Standing Tall Before the Man A2 Orient Bay (clip the bolts though and don't overdrive your pins cause it is gonna be a free climb), Fuck It C3 (Climbers Cliffs). Once you have done these or most of them let me know and I'll give you a progressional list of FA's to put up. Randy (thesedentarynomad@hotmail.com)

Posted by RReed

bouldering

2005-06-28T20:56:00.000-04:00

there is a decent bouldering spot with free standing gneiss boulders out by pearl about 45min east of town. Drive east to pearl, note the rest stop on the north side of the highway. about 100m past this there is a gravel driveway heading N, this accesses a quarry from behind and is the alternate entrance (from the quarry you would hike south east to the cliff band and boulders). about 200m farther east on the highway there will be a lake on your right, park in the pulloff before the lake and hike across the highway and up onto a plateau with small free standing pink boulders over flat ground. some traversing problems have been scrubbed and a few four or five move problems. more exploration to the north will uncover a 45 degree wall about 100m wide and a couple of neat access routes up and down. A fun day of exploring if the bugs are not bad! Tell me if you like it, if not I'll send you somewhere else.

Posted by RReed

bouldering

2005-06-25T17:09:00.000-04:00

Mt. Godfrey also has some wild bouldering...

Posted by brandon

aid climbing

2005-06-20T18:31:00.000-04:00

DOF, I do want to go aiding i have lots of gear, give me a call 473-9365 or email brookyle@hotmail.com

Posted by kyle brooks

RREED!

2005-06-20T15:46:00.000-04:00

I was wondering if you could put me in the direction of some bouldering areas besides...lost falls, bluffs...I know there's stuff in Pearl...but unsure where...Any help would be great.

Posted by DOF

Want someone to Aid with!

2005-06-20T15:43:00.000-04:00

Kyle...if you want someone to aid with...I'm in town and willing to go out. Decent size rack...alot of small stuff...anyways let me know.

Posted by DOF

aid routs

2005-06-17T18:21:00.000-04:00

rreed thanks for info on the the route, im was also wondering if there were any good a2 climbs that are good for a solo? ive done a couple at the bluffs. but looking for more length..
brookyle@hotmail.com

Posted by kyle brooks

climbing partner

2005-06-17T09:36:00.000-04:00

Sorry I'm not around there anymore, but I have done lots of solo aid there. I could recommend some routes specifically depending on your experience level, or a couple good bouldering areas.

Posted by RReed

rock paper scissors

2005-06-17T09:19:00.000-04:00

I don't think you need much of a pin rack for this route because I remember it being mostly clean aid except for one tricky pin placement. I would bring a couple baby angles and a few blades. There are a couple loose rocks near the top of the second pitch that it would be great if your second could trundle on the way by it would make free climbing attempts more common I think. Also if you are looking for aid routes in T Bay, I've done them all I think and could give some recommendations on routes you would like.

Posted by RReed

rock paper scissors

2005-06-16T20:50:00.000-04:00

hi, im wordering i any had any idea what you need for a pin rack for the aid pitch of this climb.
brookyle@hotmail.com

Posted by kyle brooks

Dave Hereema?

2005-05-21T21:11:00.000-04:00

Dave if you read this please email me Alex J alxj @ yahoo.com as I saw some of your photos on your website that I would like to use in the 3rd Edition guidebook.

Thanks
Alex J

nasty girls

2005-05-20T18:33:00.000-04:00

Good route, i was on it last fall.. bolts are now a little shakey but it still goes. The undercling is long gone and the crux is now getting over that little roof...
id say 11b/c...
cheers

Posted by brandon

Nasty Girls

2005-05-19T22:43:00.000-04:00

Was wondering if in the ensueing years, a route I put up at Silver Harbour called Nasty Girls (FFA 1987) still has the small undercling half way up? It used to go at a solid 11. If it is missing this feature(which I suspect it is by now) then it would increase the grade substantially. Does anybody know? Has anyone been on it recently to confirm the grade?

Good to see the Thunder Bay climbing community still active. Hello Frank...

brendanw@steeptea.com
Vancouver

Posted by Brendan Waye

Re: Bowels In Transit Anchors

2005-05-12T18:28:00.000-04:00

There are lots of spinners there. I dont think thats the only one.

Posted by Dave Heerema

More info on new climbs at Godfrey

2005-05-12T18:20:00.000-04:00

Regarding:: Bear Hug 5.10b 4 BOLTS 12m
Eskimo Kiss 5.10b 5 BOLTS 13m

The FA and FFA for Bear Hug are Brandons.
The FA and FFA for Eskimo Kiss are Mine.

Descriptions: Bear Hug: Climb up through good ledges to a tiny roof. Use some fun footwork.

Eskimo Kiss: Climb up to huge jugs that seem about 20 feet apart. You'll think it's reachy but it has possibly the biggest jug in town.

Posted by Dave Heerema

Building an EGO!

2005-05-12T18:13:00.000-04:00

Still got a scar on my face from this one. On one of the first ascents, a ledge broke off and cut my face open. Brandon has it on film. I didn't fall, and finished the climb

Posted by Dave Heerema

Want Guide Book

2005-05-07T11:06:00.000-04:00

Hello... looking desperately to buy the Thunder Bay Rock Climbing guide ... or at least a copy. danault@shaw.ca

Posted by Denis

Climbing Partner needed

2005-05-01T12:42:00.000-04:00

im looking for people to climb with wether it be trad, toproping , aid or any thing invloving climbing, this is my second summer climbing and i dont get out as much as i would like to. I have gear cams , nuts , pins ect. if any one is wants to get out give me a call 473-9365 or email brookyle@hotmail.com

Posted by kyle brooks

Bowels In Transit

2005-04-17T17:42:00.000-04:00

Bowels in Transit @ Mt. Helen:
The nut on the left bolt of the second (and final) belay anchor is loose.
The bolt appears to be well fixed, but the nut could use a tightening.

~jc

Posted by JC

3rd Edition of the Guidebook...

2005-04-16T19:45:00.000-04:00

A few questions lately about the new guidebook...so here is all I know. Granite Publishing (http://www.climbingcentral.com) is reformatting the guide right now. They and I hope to have the new 3rd edition with some updates and at least 40 new routes from the past 2 summers included available in Thunder Bay, MEC, and direct from Granite Publishing by July. I will let you know on this website as progress is made.

IF YOU HAVE ANY NEW ROUTE INFO DO SEND IT TO ME ALXJ@YAHOO.COM ASAP

Development at Sleeping Giant?

2005-04-16T17:38:00.000-04:00

Just wondering if anybody has been developing or cleaning routes at the giant, in the past year or so. Or does anybody have any upcoming plans for this year? Has there been any word on the guide book?

Posted by Jake Allen

Rock Climbing Groups

2005-04-13T00:19:00.000-04:00

Hi! I am going to be attending Lakehead University in the fall and I am interested in getting out there in the climbing community when I'm in school. I climb a bit here at home and I'm looking for a group with some experience that would let me come along and learn some skills and climb! If anyone has any names or email addresses for me that would be great!
My email is leapingpony@hotmail.com
Thanks!

Posted by Miranda

Update

2005-03-23T16:32:00.000-05:00

The tundra wall at squaw bay that i began to develop last year has taken a hard hit from freeze thaw. The 2 pitch sport route that went up has had many large blocks come off and take out bolts...I have taken the bolts off for now.. the rest of the routes appear ok but we will wait till summer to find out..

Posted by brandon

New Route- Return to Sender

2005-03-23T16:30:00.000-05:00

Silver Harbor: just right of Cliffhanger..left of scramble to the top.
Return to Sender, 5.11+, 5 bolts.
Climb the jugs to thin parallel cracks and inch your way through the crux and into the small roof, pull the SLOPPERS!
FA and FFA: Brandon Pullan, Noel Gingrich

Posted by brandon

Rock Climbing for kids

2005-03-14T15:37:00.000-05:00

We took our son (9) to southern Ontario during the past two summers where he's gone indoor rock climbing at Sportsworld in Waterloo. He just loves it. Is there anywhere in Thunder Bay that we could take him to do some indoor rock climbing and maybe learn more about the sport? You can e-mail me at ckrause@shaw.ca.
Thanks

Posted by Cathy

new busness

2005-02-03T08:46:00.000-05:00

hi
i'm opening a rock climbing business on Prince Edward Island and wondering if anyone has any information that might be helpfull.

Posted by daniel, sdwilliams@athi.pe.ca

Rock Climbing in Thunder Bay, Ontario

Latest New Route Info posted to TBay ACC - http://acctbay.ca

New photo for Paralyzed by Choice

New Route on Caribou - Back to the Temple

Latest New Route Info posted to TBay ACC - http://acctbay.ca

thunder bay climbing

New Routes - Silver Harbour

Scott

Getting Stung

"New Route" Getting Stung 5.7

"New Route" Des Nuts 5.9+

Forum for climbers in Tbay

cam-a-lot

New Route - The Landmark Mt. Olympus, Orient Bay

Poky-Puppy Free

Atikokan Pit photo

Ice Season!!!

you found me!

squaw bay

where was i

Where Was I

response to andrew

Where Was I

Squaw Bay - First Buttress Topo from 2nd Ed. Guide

Squaw Bay - Tag = Poky Puppy free

Squaw Bay - Cream and Suga is right of Poky Kitty

Historical - Atikokan Pit

Anyone ever find The Wrinkles at Squaw Bay?

Mckenzie Cliffs *CLOSED*

route looks cool

Where the hell is CNN on the Claghorn Long Wall?

FYI - Wolf River Crag

climbing

New Route - Lost Falls - Paralyzed by Choice

Kopka Cliff and Maraton (Coldwell) Cliffs

gear

Blueberry boulders

new guide

Guidebook in Canada?

Guidebook

WANTED Climbing Partner

3rd Edition Guidebook

Guide Book

Congrats on the 3rd Edition

3rd Edition by May Long Weekend

New/Old Guidebook Availability

Guidebook 3rd Edition

Local Climbing Info

3rd Edition Guidebook

route info

Batchawana Ice Festival

3rd Edition Guidebook

Any word on the guide?

Randy Reed

scott fettes

DARN BOLTS

resole shoes

Photo Contest!

gear

Guide Book

Labour Day Weekend Festivus

New Route - Claghorn - Pushing the Limit

FYI - Raceway Crag Access

NO BOLTS!

Brando!

Bolts on Spiral Galaxy?

Summer 05

Spiral g.

Looking for a guide or partner for a day

Is this true?\"

Mouse

beta and guidebook

Shoes 4 Sale

Partner for Orient Bay

3rd Edition of the Guidebook

Aid Climbing

bouldering

bouldering

aid climbing

RREED!

Mckenzie Cliffs CLOSED