Photos by yeti

Another of Buzz Rock's I'd-rather-top-rope-it trad routes: nice cracks at the bottom, but no pro for the top half. Simon Villeneuve climbing, myself photo belaying.

The first of the two pitches of the central gully at The Cirque. The pitch is about 40 metres long. Several exit options are available above.

On the left (between the branches) we see the central gully, a narrow flow of ice directly below the obvious thick ice at the top. The climb to the right is "La passe à tabac": starting up the left side, then a traverse to the steep curtain and up to join the top right end of the central gully. Probably the best ice route on the escarpment.

One of the easiest at the Gallery, the route follows a rounded low angle arete. The quality of the rock, the excellent view and the beautiful scenery are the day's rewards. Yann Troutet climbing, Simon Villeneuve behind the camera.

Here the cliff is sliced by a deep chimney which offers a rather internal experience. As on many Arapiles climbs, the holds are plentiful and positive. But don't count on as much pro... (photo by Yann Troutet)

Early spring climbing in the St-Urbain glacial valley. Looking down from the belay on the first of four pitches on one of le Dôme's classic trad routes. Souren Beylerian climbing, photo by Yann Troutet

The Black Bears slab is a tiny piece of rock on the Eardley escarpment, but it is perfectly regular. The crack route is the classic at 5.5. Pro is good though Simon doesn't seem to bother. Photo by Carl Desbiens.