Welcome to 2009!!

A new year has come and here we sit contemplating what the last year gave us. For Ryan Titchener (at right), life is full of adventures. Originally from Ontario, Ryan fits right in here in this majestic mountain town. As an ice climbing enthusiast, he is out there every chance he gets, and wanted to share some of that with you!!

Here are a few photos taken on Ryan's most recent ice climb, with fellow guide Troy Gallant.
Who ever knew that frozen water could be so absolutely magnificent??

This is not a hobby for the faint hearted. You have to be confident and strong to get yourself to the top of those icefalls.

The Maligne Canyon is always a popular spot for Jasper's ice climbers, and they don't have a schedule...they are pretty much always out there! If you are brave enough to venture out on our Maligne Canyon Icewalk Tour, chances are pretty good you'll see this amazing action taking place.

A long climb up!! During the summer the rock

face that these falls sit upon, is mostly

impassable.

What kind of animal makes tracks like that?? Only a few ice climbers! That's right! Ryan and Troy don't drop bread crumbs, they follow their feirce tracks home!

Enjoy 2009!! Get out and about and enjoy the beauty that Jasper has to offer!!!