Ice Climbing | The Professor Falls WI4

The Professor Falls is a great WI4 multi pitch classic that is located in Banff!

[@tacul9333]

Thank you for not ruining the video with a nasty music soundtrack.

[@staplebug]

water bottle was an unexpected hazard

[@louielizzy1807]

My partner and I did this route in 1984 with what are now primitive tools: straight 50cm ice axes and strap on crampons. A Classic.

[@alpinegremlin4408]

Every time i'm climbing on these fancy ergonomic tools I think of you bad a*s climbers that used straight shaft ice axes and probably climbed it in better style!

[@johns3106]

@@alpinegremlin4408 I’ve been playing this game for a looong time, and I think modern screws are WAY more of a game changer than newer tools are. It used to take several minutes to place a screw, since the teeth and threads were not very sharp…you had to use your tool through the hanger to get enough leverage to screw them in…it seemed to take FOREVER when you were in a precarious position, and the effort required to twist them in only added to the pump! Every time I place a modern screw nowadays, it blows me away how quick and easy they go in!

[@JohnnyIDive37]

The good days!

[@drewcunningham2]

@@johns3106 You are bang on John.....cranking in an old screw took a lot of effort especially when you already had a massive pump on....I used to use Snargs a lot in the 80s as you could bash them in quite quickly as opposed to spending 10 minutes trying to place a screw with the tip of a tool.

[@johns3106]

@@drewcunningham2 True! I used to love banging in a Snarg when things were dicey…but, my partner HATED getting those things out! He threatened to toss them into the void several times! 😄🤬

[@OG_mahitorn]

Lol I just like how he says “oh someone is texting me I should don’t have service”

[@courtclimbs]

The first time I ever saw anyone ice climbing was in Banff. Now, years later, I'm an avid rock climber and have been ice climbing a handful of times. Funny how it all comes full circle sometimes.

[@alpinegremlin4408]

Sick dude. Have you got the bug for ice climbing?

[@straleprogamescarparking6592]

1:47 CALL OF DUTY MODERN WARFER 2

[@filmic1]

Very cool. I was with a group of Univ. Calgary ODPU students who climbed The Professor. (1981?) I got some nice b+w photos of them with my Nikkormat FTn and a 28mm Nikkor. I had no training so I didn't climb.

[@stefankallanian859]

Great video! Currently watching this after being injured by a stupid and avoidable lead fall. Learned many lessons albeit the hard way. Watching this definitely motivates me to improve in all aspects of climbing, mental and physical.

[@moto2pt3000]

How did you fall?

[@alpinegremlin4408]

Sorry to hear that you injured yourself. Start hanging on your tools and get back on the horse soon!:)

[@stefankallanian859]

Thanks! I fell while trying to place my second screw, luckily the first one was high enough to break my fall a little, still hit the ground next to my belayer though because of rope stretch. Reason I fell was because i was pulling my tool horizontally and not placing it further up, so it just popped out. By avoidable i meant that i shouldnt have been out in the first place, unnecessary over ambition to still get in some swings after a long day of driving, instead of just waiting till morning,

[@JohnnyIDive37]

Sorry about your fall, stay strong keep climbing it will all work out!

[@haydermikhail8948]

Best asmr video ever

[@zolarmarquez]

Nice video Maybe planning to do this week ! Thanks for share it !

[@alpinegremlin4408]

Yeah get on it dude!🤙🏼

[@ablackshedd]

Beautiful!

[@alpinegremlin4408]

🙌🏻

[@rip_nicky]

"Follow me, Roach!"

[@chavenord]

Great video. Nice technique!

[@alpinegremlin4408]

Thanks man!

[@Homefreeliving]

DUDE AWESOME VIDEO!

[@alpinegremlin4408]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@yeetfart3510]

Asmr Flying Water bottles

[@czarcastic1458]

Whacking hard at ice with big ice picks just seems aardvark.

[@MrJom139]

"Sorry I'm being rad right now" haha yes

[@ryanKeenN]

Nice work!!

[@alpinegremlin4408]

Thanks buddy

[@luc_432]

Fantastic recording quality. What camera did you use? Many thanks for your reply. Cheers and keep having fun :)

[@alpinegremlin4408]

Hey! Thanks a lot. I’m using the GO Pro 10. And I have it set in 4K.

[@matesz5231]

This reminds me of that mission from modern warefare 2

[@grrainboy63]

The professor? That’s a pretty bold moniker.

[@blenden]

let's have more of these videos) very cool

[@alpinegremlin4408]

Thanks buddy 🙏🏻

[@sinppa7782]

Hahah i thought the title meant you (The Professor) fell from WI4 (mountain or whatever). Well, now i think you can definitely call yourself the professor because the video was great!

[@alpinegremlin4408]

❤️🙏🏻

[@alpinegremlin4408]

It’s a interesting story of how the climb was named. If you got the time check it out!

[@chupacabrissima]

i went skining in lake louis

[@randomisevideogames9077]

nice job and nice content

[@alpinegremlin4408]

Thanks!

[@korbintaylor4113]

New transportation methed flying wotterbottles invented buy the rondom watterbottle guy

[@jeff7086]

Nice climb. What gloves are you using? I am still trying to find that balance and waterproof to dexterity. I like my Camp geckos, but if the route is wet they soak through.

[@alpinegremlin4408]

They are the showas fishing gloves. I’m a huge fan. Lightweight with warmth and super water proof

[@miferna]

I use the Camp Geckos as well. I like them so much that I have a spare pair new in box, just in case the one I am using dies or gets lost. Last season I purchased and used the Camp Gecko Ice PRO, which is a thinner glove that also works like a champ. If the route is dry, I use those instead. Tigther fit in the same size though, so keep it in mind!

[@hski12]

very cool video. Why the two ropes?

[@alpinegremlin4408]

Longer rappels and you can use them individually to minimized drag if the route is wandering

[@Xipaxbros]

Your 248 subscriber thanks for entertainment

[@alpinegremlin4408]

🙏🏻❤️

[@clxudzYT]

11:45 - This looks like you're walking down a hill. I got so confused for a second!!

[@unfortunatelygnarly]

that fucked me up

[@Xipaxbros]

Super fun entertainment bro keep it up but be safe in climbing 🧗‍♀️

[@alpinegremlin4408]

🙏🏻❤️

[@testanon118]

which cam do you use?

[@sharpshotjoe_]

Is no one gonna bring up the hydroflask flying at 50 meters a second

[@SileDevil]

nice sticks, do you normally use the ice pick for the zdream or did you also use the mxite, im using the mixte and im curious if theres any difference between them.

[@alpinegremlin4408]

Thanks dude! I’m using howey mixed pick and the camp Mix pick. I wanted the pure ice pick from camp but nobody is selling them in the area. Howey has been a good substitute

[@alpinegremlin4408]

I’ve been trying to use the howey only on ice

[@SileDevil]

@@alpinegremlin4408 nice thanks

[@DeeDeeLecter]

😮wow! Can u teach me? 🤗

[@alpinegremlin4408]

Look into hiring a guide! Worth the investment and you learn lots

[@noelbnetz]

i thought this was mw2 lmfao

[@Majin_majin]

are you climbing the mont everest in your life?

[@liamd6238]

What picks you running?

[@alpinegremlin4408]

In this video im rocking the MIX Cassin picks. I recently started using the Howey mix picks and im enjoying them

[@matimikk2275]

Damn nice solo, if I am seeing this right you dont have ropes in the 9:30 segment

[@yonariku5723]

ぜひ360度カメラの映像が見たいです。

[@fashione11]

Call of duty modern warfare 2

[@tya3077]

COD IRL

[@clevamanfra6231]

'promo sm' 🤷

[@Andrew-vw5vb]

How much does it take to trust your protection on that kind of stuff? Jesus. Casually screwing pro into straight up ice. 😐