Maritimes’ First WI6

On March 24, Max Fisher and Luc Gallant made the first ascent of the first-ever WI6 in the Maritimes and called it The Monster. It’s found above the Atlantic Ocean at Raven Head Wilderness Area. “The Monster starts with a series of lock-offs, as the bottom of the route is washed away from the tides,” said Fisher, “Then you’re on the first of three pillars. The route climbs 55 metres of 90- degree funky caulif lower ice. There are stretches of good ice where you want it for protection.”