There's one event in Quebec that attracts winter sports and thrill-seekers every year: the Festiglace de Pont-Rouge. Located just 25 minutes from Quebec City and 2h30 from Montreal, this festival has been celebrating ice climbing in all its forms since 2020...
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Climbing in Pont-Rouge: A complete guide to winter climbing
With its cold-sculpted walls and breathtaking scenery, Île aux Raisins in Pont-Rouge is a must-see destination for winter climbing enthusiasts. Located just a few kilometers from Quebec City, the site attracts...
Ice climbing at Montagne du Tranchant: the practical guide
If you're looking for a beautiful ice wall gleaming in the winter sunshine, surrounded by the snowy forests of Saint-Côme... That's what awaits you at Montagne du Tranchant, a beautiful spot for ice climbing enthusiasts in Quebec. It's the perfect place for...
Randonnée à la montagne verte, à moins de 2h de Montréal.
It had been a long time since we'd done any hiking, and autumn without hiking isn't really autumn. So we decided to take a hike at Green Mountain. It was a nice surprise, a very pleasant hike, not too...
Escalade de bloc au parc du mont Durocher
A day of bouldering exploration at Mont Durocher Park in the Laurentians. The aim was to discover this sector, newly opened by the FQME. The site is really very nice for intermediate and experienced climbers, and...
Escalade de bloc au parc Les Bouleaux
A day of bouldering exploration in Les Bouleaux park in the Laurentians. The aim was to see what the boulders look like in this little-known area. It could become a good alternative to Val-David, whose boulders are...
Ouest canadien 2021: Journal de bord jour 13
Last day for me in Western Canada. Tomorrow, I'll be heading back to Montreal while Marie and Laurianne continue their stay. For the occasion, we wanted to do a hike that is reputedly magnificent: Cirque Peak. Raf also joined us...
Ouest canadien 2021: Journal de bord jour 12
After a day in the mountains yesterday, today we're taking to the water. Western Canada is known for its beautiful mountains, but it's also a world-famous place for white-water enthusiasts. To check this out, we're going rafting on the...
Ouest canadien 2021: Journal de bord jour 11
For the regulars, you'll know that of all the sports and activities I do, rock climbing is a bit of a favorite. Of course, when I left for the Rockies, I planned to do at least one day of rock climbing. Unfortunately, it was a bit...
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