Alpine Climbing
Robson, Edith Cavell, Victoria, Temple and Assiniboine. These may be some of the more famous peaks in the Canadian Rockies but there are so many more to chose from. Glacier ascents, rock ridges, snow and ice faces; easy or hard, big and small - there is a mountain with your name on it! Or, if rock climbing is more your game then try some of the rock peaks in the Rockies, Rogers Pass or the Bugaboos: Alpine Rock
Climbers on Mt. Victoria, my favourite alpine climb
The Classics
There is so much classic alpine climbing here, as good as anything in the world. Base from a hut or make a high bivouac! Try one of these:
Mt. Victoria, South Ridge or Huber Ledges: 2 days, bivouac
Mt. Victoria North Peak, North Ridge: 2 days, bivouac
Mt Fay, North Face or West Ridge: 2 days, hut based
Mt. Andromeda, Skyladder, 1.5 days, car camping
Mt. Aberdeen, North Glacier, 1.5 days, bivouac
An early morning approach to Mt. Athabasca
Easy Glacier Climbs
If you're new to alpine climbing or just want something easier, there are several classic glacier climbs in the area. If you wish you may add a half or full day before the summit attempt to practice some mountaineering skills. Here are a few options:
Mt. Athabasca, 1.5 to 2 days, car camping
The President, 3 or more days, hut or camp based
Mt. Hector, 1 day
Mark leading through The Roof on Mt. Robson. Photo: Merrie-Beth Board
"11ers" and expeditions
Mark is the first person to have guided all 54 of the 11-thousand foot peaks in the Rockies. We specialize in these high peaks and expeditions to other remote summits in the Rockies and Columbia Mountains. Here are some ideas:
Lyells Traverse - summit five 11ers in one day!
Mt. Robson, Kain Route
Mt. Temple, East Ridge
Mt. Dawson, Selkirk Mountains
Pricing
Please go to our Mountain Guiding Rates page for information on pricing.