Drytooling - Tool Shed Crag, Canmore - Friday, Nov 06, 2026

The Basics:
Event Type: Ice Climbing 
Event Location: Tool Shed Crag, Close to Grassi Lakes 
Event Starts:   Friday, Nov 06, 2026 10:00 AM  
Event Ends:   Friday, Nov 06, 2026 03:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Friday, Nov 06, 2026  
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Paul Yardley
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests,  
Attendee Screening:   Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
Maximum Group Size: 6
Minimum Group Size: 2
Number Registered So Far:   1 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

Meet at Grassi Lakes lower parking lot at 10:00 am and climb until 3:00 pm latest.

Relaxed drytooling session.

10-15 minute approach to the crag.

4 routes at the crag D3/4 - D6 all routes approximately 15 metres in length.

Easy hike to the top of the crag to set up top ropes if we choose.


Link to topo The Tool Shed is New Rockies Drytool Crag - Gripped Magazine


Required Items to Bring:

Helmet, harness, crampons, boots, personal belay and anchor kit, axes, warm clothing, snacks, etc.


Recommended Items to Bring:

Rope, draws and anchor if you have them. 


Paul will bring 2 X ropes and draws/anchors.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:  

Approach: Park at the lower Grassi Lakes parking lot. Walk along the road to the hydro dam and up steel stairs to a wide path. From here, you head directly into the forest and not left to the ice climbs. You can’t miss the crag, it’s 10 metres off the trail in the bush. Map here.

 

Notes:

HAZARDS

Drytooling can behazardous. A few examples: Tools can be dropped and hit the climber or belayer, tools can pop out of the wall and hit the climber or belayer, crampons can easily twist ankles while falling, increased chance of dislodging rocks while climbing, sharp points can cut skin, rope, harness, etc. Slips and trips are possible at and when traveling to and from the crag.




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