The Wedge Scramble - Kananaskis, Ab

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Here's my SOLO climb of The Wedge in Kananaskis July 5th. Beautiful day for a scramble as it was around 25 degrees out.
What I have tried to show in this video is the "Crux" section in detail as well as the trailhead approach, which is where it appears many people get off on the wrong track right from the start.
My thoughts on this hike are that it wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be. The CRUX wasn't as intimidating as I had imagined it to be. That being said, ONLY SCRAMBLE WITHIN YOUR CAPABILITIES ans COMFORT. There is the potential for bad consequences if you don't know what you are doing.
Hopefully this video encourages you to Get Out and Explore this amazing park area that we have! @thenorthface #thenorthface

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@TonchyShultz 6 лет назад

Very nice and clear video Thx Harlan for sharing beautiful video..! I will go to try this hiking route! 😉 😊

@HarlanFox--Scrambles 6 лет назад

Tonchy Shultz ...Enjoy Tonchy!

@kevini9312 3 года назад

You have incredible content!!! Thanks for sharing it with us !

@HarlanFox--Scrambles 3 года назад

Thanks Kevin! I enjoy making the videos as well. Cheers!

@Dynafitman 6 лет назад

Super nice Harlan ,excellent video ...thx for sharing

@HarlanFox--Scrambles 6 лет назад

...Thanks Dan!

@ramageization 6 лет назад

Another excellent video. It is now on my bucket list of K-country hikes. Very impressive.

@HarlanFox--Scrambles 6 лет назад

Thanks Ramageization! It is a must do!

@yuxinliu8173 2 года назад

Hi Harlan! Which one do you think is harder, Mount Rae, Baldy Traverse or The Wedge? I guess Baldy is probably the easiest one among them but not so sure 😊

@HarlanFox--Scrambles 2 года назад

.. Depends if you are doing Baldy West or not. It is the hardest. Likely due to sustained exposure I would pick Rae. The Wedge just has one section basically.

@yuxinliu8173 2 года назад

@@HarlanFox--Scrambles Thanks! Will do The Wedge this weekend

@DutchIrishSimmons 6 лет назад

Your videos only keep getting better in quality. Keep up the good work! Always excited to see your stuff in my feed.

@HarlanFox--Scrambles 6 лет назад

Ravenwood ....Thanks Ravenwood!

@MrPuroylan 6 лет назад

Great vidz Harlan! Your videos were very helpful. My friends and I have done quite a few hikes using your videos as our guide. Stay safe and keep up the good work! Thank you!

@HarlanFox--Scrambles 6 лет назад

Froilan ....Thanks! Glad they help out!

@brunojanik 5 лет назад

I just did this Hike thanks to your video thanks My dream is to Hike with you I hope one day

@robinorene 4 года назад

Wow, Harlan. You say, “it’s not too bad”- you are a FEARLESS BEAST!! I got a little nauseous watching this! 😳

@HarlanFox--Scrambles 4 года назад

Ha!....Well had I done it a few years earlier it would have freaked me out for sure. You just start to slowly get used to it....Cheers!

@eliprefontaine 6 лет назад

Excellent video Harlan! Thank you for this!

@HarlanFox--Scrambles 6 лет назад

Eli ...Thanks! No worries Eli! My pleasure.

@miapasag8895 6 лет назад

When you were at the crux, got nervous for u 😁. All throughout was a magnificent hike w/ stunning view. Thanks for sharing.

@HarlanFox--Scrambles 6 лет назад

Mia Pasag ...Well thanks Mia for your concern! I actually wasnt that nervous while doing it. Yes truly amazing views for sure!

@saskatoonscrambler4794 6 лет назад

Nice to see another video, I am sure you were eager to do some scrambling. Good to see what I would encounter on the ridge. Will add it to my list, which keeps growing. Tried Mt. Edith back in June, a bit confusing near the top, will summit next time. Thanks.

@HarlanFox--Scrambles 6 лет назад

Saskatoon scrambler ....Definitely add it to your list. I have Edith on my list for August. Hopefully I can navigate it from Cory Pass.

@Yuri-rl5il 5 лет назад

Is the left route up the north face (that bypasses the crux) anymore difficult or steep than the route to the false summit? Great video Harlan!

@HarlanFox--Scrambles 5 лет назад

Thanks again!...Well if you're talking about when you head up the North Face of the Wedge and I took a more climber's left approach than a climber's right approach. I saw others on the RH side. It didnt look too bad but I didnt do that part. My guess is it wouldn't be too bad at all.

@batwithglasses 6 лет назад

Kudos for another great offering Harlan, albeit you lost me with that tightrope walk.. too much vertigo in this body to keep it a safe venture for me. Stunning views though, I never grow tired of that. Cheers

@HarlanFox--Scrambles 6 лет назад

Thanks Benevolent Backpacker! It's a bit of a narrow ridge although only on the CRUX. The other sections are fairly wide. No pressing issues on the rest of the ridge. The views never do dissappoint!

@AdrianCalgary 6 лет назад

I didn't do the ridge, I went up half way the ridge - one of the dumbest climbs I've ever done. Made it to the ridge and turned left and reached the summit just to be hit by a lightning storm shortly after. Luckily found the descent route on the South side right away. The thunder was so loud. Cheers, good video.

@HarlanFox--Scrambles 6 лет назад

Adrian Calgary ...Well that would definitely make it a different and scary climb Adrian. Its sure fun when nice though.

@AdrianCalgary 6 лет назад

It sure was. I had no idea what was above me at the last meters. BTW, I was looking forward for you zooming on Fisher Peak or the valley below it in this video. I guess your zoom is not too good anyway, you're using only a helmet action cam? No photos towards Fisher Pk? I plan to attempt it next week.

@HarlanFox--Scrambles 6 лет назад

Adrian Calgary ....Ya I had thought about Fisher and then it left my mind once I started the CRUX. LOL! My pics and video are limited to a Gopro Hero 4 and a Samsung s8.

@AdrianCalgary 6 лет назад

Harlan Fox did you turned around once you hit the crux on Fisher peak?

@HarlanFox--Scrambles 6 лет назад

Adrian Calgary .. No sorry I meant I only did The Wedge.

@wyllianottz4382 6 лет назад

Hey man congratulation for your video. The crux part seemed very dangerous. you had to be very cold blood. How is the condition of that rock, is it enough tough to fix climbing clips? The big wall calls us to climbing on straight it up!!

@HarlanFox--Scrambles 6 лет назад

WYLLIAN OTTZ ....Well I don't think you need clips. The crux is difficult as far as a rating goes but if you come up the middle of the north side you don't even have to do the Crux in order to summit. You just walk to the east. Cheers!

@matthewbiggs5747 3 года назад

#Harlan Fox. Great video. I especially like your descent coverage, because no one ever shows this. In my modest experience the descent is the more difficult part, esp on the technical sections. So thanks. 😊

@HarlanFox--Scrambles 3 года назад

Thanks Matthew! Usually coming down a tough section can be more intimidating. Glad the video was useful.. Cheers!

@Ob1tus187 6 лет назад

You can completely avoid the crux for the true summit? Might have to add this to my list for next year, but exposure does scare me... My fiance made this scramble sound insane haha. Great video!

@HarlanFox--Scrambles 6 лет назад

Ob1tus187 ....Yes, if you go up the middle of the north side of the summit block then you will end up east of the Crux and can just walk to the true summit. CRUX is optional.

@dhruvbrahmbhatt112 4 года назад

My next goal after grotto. 😍

@HarlanFox--Scrambles 4 года назад

...Well it's not as big as Grotto but it sure has a fun little ridge with a Spicy Crux....

@dhruvbrahmbhatt112 4 года назад

Harlan Fox Is it possible to search the exact location on google maps. I am bad with navigation 😂

@HarlanFox--Scrambles 4 года назад

@@dhruvbrahmbhatt112 Not really. That will only get you to the parking lot. If you want exact directions you would need a GPS and a track to download to give you the exact route.

@dhruvbrahmbhatt112 4 года назад

Harlan Fox oh.. I can figure out the trail and all that’s not the problem. I just wanna know ho to get to the parking lot by car lol. It there an exact address that I can type on google maps to reach there lol.

@HarlanFox--Scrambles 4 года назад

@@dhruvbrahmbhatt112 ....Well you head west from Calgary and turn south on Highway #40 at the Stoney Nakoda Resort Casino. You drive maybe 15 minutes and turn left onto the WEDGE POND parking lot.