Climbing Heart Line in Alberta

ClimbingScrambling

Aug 30

Heart Mountain
August 30, 2025
Heart Line 5.9 A1, 17 pitches
11:50:33 C2C

The longest multipitch climb I’ve done

I spent an incredible two weeks in the Rockies over the summer, and this adventure with Liz and Alexis kicked it all off. It was a 12-hour day that included scrambling, climbing, learning how to aid climb, and some funky limestone pitches. We also got loads of time to catch up with each other, gorgeous views, and new personal records for pitches climbed and big days.

Our first look at our objective, Heart Mountain.

Liz and Alexis on the approach, which was straightforward and only about 20 minutes.

Alexis started the climb with her batch of block leading.

Liz on one of the many scrambles between pitches.

Me taking in the views, already stunning about halfway up.

One of the belay moves between pitches, and stunning scenery behind us.

Me carrying the rope on another belay move.

Alexis and Liz following on one of my favourite pitches with cool limestone features.

Alexis working through the aid section, which was quite reachy at our height.

Alexis climbing through a crux as we near the top of Heart Line.

Looking down over Lac des Arc from the top of Heart Mountain.

More mountains, more potential objectives.

Alexis on the descent, working through a steep and scrambly section.

Robyn Petrik

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