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What type of climbing experience is important you? (Phase 3)
What type of climbing experience would bring (or does bring) you to Cirque of the Unclimbables or other areas in Nahanni National Park Reserve? How important is maintaining the wilderness character of the area? Compared to other climbing areas you may have visited, what is unique at the Cirque that should be enhanced or maintained? Is there information you would like to either enhance or facilitate your climbing experience?
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Comment 1 30 Mar 2010, 2:54 PM
The Cirque of the Unclimbables is a remote, almost mythical climbing destination. Almost all of the climbers that go have their eyes set on one route - the Lotus Flower Tower. All of the other "established" routes seem to quickly return to their original mossy state due to lack of use. The weather, mossy rock and expense of getting to the Cirque will always limit the numbers of climbers and hikers that go to the area.
I think Parks should continue to allow helicopters to land at Fairy Meadows. The flight is incredibly expensive ($5000!) - this automatically limits the number of people that will fly directly to the meadows. The boulder approach from Glacier Lake is difficult and dangerous, especially when carrying 70-90 lb packs.
