Winnipeg a.k.a Winterpeg can be pretty brutal in the winter months, but besides Festival du Voyageur, the Forks river trail, hot chocolate, and Netflix you may want to try something a little bit more daring and exciting.
The Ice Tower is put on by the St.Boniface Alpine Club of Canada every year. It takes weeks to make it by spraying water over time into the air, allowing it to freeze that’s why it tends not to open until after Christmastime.
It has, at least, four routes you can take depending on your skill level. And for a mere $40, you can challenge yourself while getting a great workout. say that you conquered the 20-meter tall tower.
And at the end of the day, you can say that you conquered the 20-meter tall tower.
It’s not as scary as you may think, just take a peep.
The ice tower in St. Boniface Winnipeg is open daily during the winter months. /CHRISTINA HRYNIUKThermal wear is highly recommended even if the weather is barely below zero. /CHRISTINA HRYNIUKThe wall has four main routes you can take. /CHRISTINA HRYNIUKThe man in the background argued with the woman who was belaying him over this hot chocolate. /CHRISTINA HRYNIUKPeople of all ages and skill levels can try out the sport after signing a waiver and being briefed./CHRISTINA HRYNIUKA climber takes a break at the top before she descends for a second climb. /CHRISTINA HRYNIUKThe way down gives some climbers a sense of relief and for others, it gives them a sense of reward. /CHRISTINA HRYNIUKClimbers make sure everyone is doing well and communicate with their belayers below if they need a break. /CHRISTINA HRYNIUKBeware of ice chips on the way up. /CHRISTINA HRYNIUKBelayers challenge their climbing partners. /CHRISTINA HRYNIUKSome climbers are more confident than others. /CHRISTINA HRYNIUKThe wall takes weeks to prepare and usually is open after Christmas. /CHRISTINA HRYNIUKThe tower provides rental equipment if you want to try it out. /CHRISTINA HRNYIUKThe tower always has volunteers to help teach and watch people while they climb. /CHRISTINA HRYNIUKThe tower is over two storeys tall. /CHRISTINA HRYNIUKRed paint helps guide climbers around the tower./ CHRISTINA HRYNIUK
On the QT. 