Big Crack
The most established and used Crag in Yellowknife
The most established and used Crag in Yellowknife
The most established and used Crag in Yellowknife
12 Bolted routes, 8 of them bolted for lead climbing!
Directions by Car
The most established and used Crag in Yellowknife
The most established and used Crag in Yellowknife
Take the Ingraham Trail north from Yellowknife. Turn right to Dettah and drive 7.1 km. There is a pull out spot to park along the right side of the highway.
Long Slings Needed for Top-Roping
The most established and used Crag in Yellowknife
Make sure you bring your helmet, bug spray, and extra long slings. Some of the run outs for the top anchors are far from the edge.
Routes
A. Jer’s Jugs (5.6)
B. Butter Bolt (5.8)
C. Not To Be Shared (5.9)
D. Where is Eli? (5.8)
E. Canadian Shield (5.11b)
F. Big Crack (5.7)
G. Green Flagging (5.10a)
H. DC-TREE (5.11a)
New Routes (bolted in 2020) :
I. Noodle House (5.10d) (top rope only)
J. The Nose (5.10c) (top rope only)
K. Five Degree Heavy (5.10b) (top rope only)
L. Isolation (5.9+)
Trail Head Sign
If you see this, you've found the trail!
The trail is marked with flagging tape, is about 1 km long and takes 15 to 20 minutes to walk.
Other ways to get there
The crag can also be accessed by boat across Yellowknife Bay.