Canadian Rockies Climbing – Paper Chase 5.11a, Guides Rock

Back up to Guides rock just outside of Banff in the Canadian Rockies this time of the 5.11a “Paper Chase”.  At 5.11a this route packs a punch with tricky gear, steep technical climbing and wild exposure.  The rock on this face never ceases to amaze!!  Absolutely world class rock. Never mind the ticket to France just take a trip down the road.

Paper Chase 5.11a – Banff Rock Climbing

Pitch 1 of Paper Chase 5.11a – Banff Rock Climbing

Topping out pitch 2 of Paper Chase 5.11a – Banff Rock Climbing

Sea of Dreams, Pitch 2

Sea of Dreams, Pitch 2

 

Entering the Crux moves of Paper Chase 5.11a – Banff Rock Climbing

Starting the crux pitch of Paper Chase 5.11a – Banff Rock Climbing

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Topping out the amazing "Paper Chase" 5.11

Topping out the amazing “Paper Chase” 5.11

About Ross Berg

Ross has guided, climbed and skied in the European Alps for the last several seasons. When he's at home he can be found working as a heli ski guide in winters and climbing alpine rock routes in summer.