The ACC has put up this website of climbs in Gatineaus taken from
Steve Adcock's guide published in 1988. Lots has changed in the intervening years. However if you wish to find where the classic climbs are and how they were rated back then just look here.
You can also vote for your
50 Gatineau Classics here.
We are in the process of updating the climbs and adding maps
so stay tuned!
If you have any comments, suggestions or want to help,
contact us at: accottawa@yahoo.com.
GENERAL DISCLAIMER
The information and data included in this site is meant as a historical guide to rock climbing in the Gatineaus. It is not meant to be an up-to-date climbing guide and no representations or warranties are made concerning the existence, safety, quality or difficulty of the routes.
Many of the routes noted have not been climbed in recent memory.
For example, while the first pitch of Cracked Jug is visible, the second pitch is covered in lichen (if you can find it)and unclimbable.
Also, many of these climbs were put up when 5.9 was the hardest rating.
It is advisable to add a difficulty of 2 (.ie 5.6 becomes 5.8) and
decide accordingly.
CLIMBING IS A DANGEROUS SPORT!
Involvement in rock climbing carries a significant risk of personal injury or death. CLIMB AT YOUR OWN RISK!
The publishers and authors of Climbs in the Gatineaus recommend the use of professional instruction before entering into the sport. Please become knowledgeable about the risks involved and be willing to assume personal responsibility for your actions.
The Cliffs
How to get to the cliffs
Erlkoenig
The Western Slabs
The John and Ron Cliffs
The Western Cwm
Luskville Falls
Twin Ribs
Froggy Crack Buttress
Castle Wall
The Cirque
The Throne
Balcony Step
Home Cliff
The Gallery
Farm Rock
Hidden Face
The Chin
Bald Face
Big Overhang
Cardinal Rock
Champlain Crags
The Red Rocks
Mount King
Graded list of climbs
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