Has Anyone Died on Ha Ling Peak?

WATCH ABOVE: An Edmonton-area man, with a passion for BASE jumping, plunged to his death at Ha Ling Peak near Canmore on Sunday morning. ... Police say the 40-year old Edmonton-area man crashed into trees below Ha Ling Peak around 9:30 a.m.

How steep is Ha Ling?

It's tough to be considered a scramble to the summit, and with the recent trail improvements, the hike is much easier. Make no mistake, it is steep as the trail starts at 1,660 meters and climbs to the summit of Ha Ling Peak at 2,408 meters. On average, you'll gain more than 200 meters every kilometer.

Are there bears on Ha Ling Peak?

Because bears are common in and around Canmore, it is very important to know how to deal with a bear encounter. ... Other people thought they would not encounter bears on popular trails in town or on the trail to Grassi Lakes or the Ha Ling peak trail…. WRONG!