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Ice climbing near Campbelton

Postby Trumpet » Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:32 am

Hi all,

My brother and I will be spending 2 weeks in Matapedia Qc and I want to discover new areas for ice climbing. I've seen Grand Falls in the summer and it looks like the place to climb this winter. I will be looking to the ice conditions thread regularly so please let me know when it is in shape enough to safely lead routes from WI3 to WI4+.

I'm also looking for a cheap place to stay in Grand Falls. Any suggestions ?

Is there anything closer to Campbelton ? Last summer I've walked on the shore when the Baie des Chaleurs begins (near Atholville but on Qc side) and I seen some small cliffs (app 8 meters) with water falling off. Maybe I can find some short pillars to climb there. Any informations ?

Thank you and have a good ice climbing season !

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Re: Ice climbing near Campbelton

Postby Matt Peck » Wed Dec 16, 2009 3:44 pm

pfffT! Go north to the Gaspe penninsula! Start at St anne du mont and work your way east. Stay at the Auberge sea shack!
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Re: Ice climbing near Campbelton

Postby Trumpet » Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:14 pm

Thank you Matt but Gaspesie will be for later this season. I'm looking for a place near Matapedia because I will be visiting my familly and I don't want to leave to far for more than one night.

Any other suggestions ? Anyone as an update for the ice conditions in Grand Falls ? Cheap hotel on town ?

Thank you,
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Re: Ice climbing near Campbelton

Postby DanR » Fri Dec 18, 2009 5:57 pm

Between Campbelton and Matapedia there are many climbs on the side of the highway. Many small but nice pillars and a few large flows. I've seen v-threads and slings on top of some of the pillars last few years, so people are climbing here. Climbs are directly on the road, so you can't miss them!
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