Justine at Lower Wall, Acéphale, demands focus and finesse along its 100-foot single pitch. This route greets climbers with a mix of slopers and undercling moves that challenge your grip and balance right from the start. The initial section tests your tenacity—hold shapes shift beneath your fingers, and balance becomes a dance with the rock’s subtle textures. As you push upward, the difficulty gradually eases, granting a brief but welcome rhythm to recover and prepare for the final sequence. The bolts along the route offer solid protection, allowing for confident, calculated movement without hesitation. Lower Wall itself sits within Bow Valley, Alberta, where cool mountain air mingles with the sharp scent of pine. The climbing environment is raw and direct, framed by rugged cliffs that catch the afternoon sun, warming the stone without baking it. Approaching Justine is straightforward, with a short trek from the Acéphale parking area through forested paths that whisper underfoot with fallen needles and dry leaves. Given the route’s sustained technical demands, climbers should bring shoes with sensitive edging and a focus on precise footwork. Hydration is essential as this section of the valley can carry dry air, especially on clear days in late summer or early fall. The route’s 5.11d rating reflects the fine balance of strength and technique required—not overwhelming in length but tough in movement. Experienced climbers familiar with sport routes in the area will find Justine a sharp warm-up or a test piece to sharpen skill in controlled environments. Caution is necessary around the bolts; although well-maintained, the rock’s smoothness calls for deliberate clipping and attention to rope drag around tricky sequences. After sending, the descent is swift via a walk-off trail that leads back to the main approach, letting you savor the success before moving on to other lines or the evening’s quiet woods.