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Over 100 years ago a large part of Turtle Mountain slid covering the valley floor below with thousands of limestone boulders. Because the rock is so fresh, there are few erosional features, and sharp crimps abound. Despite the jumbled look of Frank Slide, the landings are reasonable, though you will still need pads and spotters. Established problems are scattered throughout the slide area and there is plenty of room for exploration.Seasons Conditions are typically good between spring and early fall. Accommodations East of Frank Slide, there is free camping next to the highway near Bellevue with tables and pit toilets. Food There are grocery stores and restaurants west of Frank Slide in the town of Blairmore. Geology Early in the morning on April 29, 1903, 30 million cubic meters of limestone crashed down from Turtle Mountain and covered the valley floor below, tragically killing 76 people. The boulders at Frank Slide are the result of this rock slide. |
