BC TOP 10 CLIMBS

BLACK TUSK 2319m

Black Tusk from the Spearhead traverse

A long day of hiking with a short rock climbing crux near the summit.
Duration:  1-2 days
Dates: June-October

THE LIONS 1646m

There are two options for this climb: it can be as a one day mountaineering escape from Vancouver, or can be combined with an Alpine Rock Climbing course.

Duration:  1-2 days
Dates: June-October

THE SQUAMISH CHIEF 702m

Some rock climbing experience necessary. The Chief can be climbed as a half day or full day climb: from easy to hard grades.

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Duration:  1 day
Dates: May-October

Mt. TREMOR 2691m

One of the mountains in the famous Spearhead Traverse chain. No alpine experience necessary.  Includes scrambling, glacier walking, and camping in the alpine region.

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Duration:  2 days
Dates: Winter ascent: February-May; Summer ascent: May-October

GARIBALDI 2675m

This is Vancouver's closest serious alpine ascent. Garibaldi offers you spectacular views from the summit. Some alpine experience necessary. Trip includes glacier walking and a crux of steep alpine climbing.

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Duration: 2 days
Dates: May-October

TANTALUS HIGH TRAVERSE

Tantalus 2603m  and  Dione 2590m

Approach required by helicopter. Previous alpine climbing experience necessary. This traverse takes us to the peak of both the Tantalus and Dione summits. Both offer exceptional alpine climbing on an exposed ridge in a remote setting. Great views of Howe Sound.

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Duration:  3-5  days
Dates: July -October

Mt MATIER 2783m

Locals call it BC's Matterhorn: Matier is the highest peak in Joffre Provincial Park located in a popular alpine recreational area. First night spent at Keith's Hut before the summit day. Previous hiking experience required.

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Duration:  2 days
Dates: May-October

JOFFRE PEAK 2721m

Also in Joffre Provincial Park, Joffre Peak is more massive and technically challenging than Matier. It can be climbed in the late winter via the Aussie Couloir, or climb it in the summer via the South Buttress. Some previous alpine experience required.

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Duration:  2 days
Dates: Winter ascent: February-March; Summer ascent: May-October

Mt WADDINGTON 4019m

The highest peak in BC offering you a true mountaineering experience on higher elevations. This ascent is a good stepping stone towards future alpine expeditions in Patagonia and the Himalaya.

Duration:  8-10 days
Dates: July/August