Newfoundland Rock and Ice Climbing
They call it “The Rock” for a reason. The island of Newfoundland has 3 distinct geological zones and plenty of rock to choose from for both geologists and climbing enthusiasts alike. Gros Morne National Park boasts some super old rock, from 1.2 billion year old land locked freshwater fjords like Western Brook Pond in Gros Morne National Park to 450 million year old World Unesco Sites like the Tableland Mountains that showcase real mantle rock which is normally 16km under the earth’s surface. With 5000 miles of coastline, lots of natural waterfalls (that do freeze in the winter) and many large and small cliffs, Newfoundland is a dream come true, especially if you are a person that is willing to seek out what they want (a lot of the climbing here is still to be discovered and developed)
Here is a little snapshot of some of the rock climbing, ice climbing, and other adventures that are available in Gros Morne National Park and the surrounding area. This video is less than 5 mins long.
Rocking Climbing in Winnipeg
For those of us who are blessed to live in an area like Newfoundland that is blessed with natural cliffs ideal for climbing, this contraption may be a foreign site. For those of you who are from the great flat lands, a mobile rock climbing wall is what you may have learned to climb on. This wall is 25 feet tall and boasts 5 rock climbs that can all be utilized at the same time. The belay system operates on a mechanical winch (auto-belay system) that will manage up to 5 rock climbers at the same time. The climbing wall is made of fiberglass which raises and lowers with the aid of a hydraulic that is integrated into the Rock Climbing trailer. The holds on the climbing wall are fully customizable and can be easily swapped out when the mobile rock climbing unit is in the lowered position on the trailer.
Copyright 2011 Martin Hanzalek
