Earlier in the week, Freddy Lynn and I were contemplating climbing Mt Sir Donald (3284m), one of the highest peaks in the Rogers Pass area. Unfortunately, the previous days’ weather wasn’t on our side. Snow…
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Dealing With Exposure In The Alpine: Do I Belong Here?
Dealing with Exposure. This has been a new word for me this summer… Or at least a word with a new perspective. Having grown up on a farm in Northern Alberta and moved to the…
Pigeon Spire West Ridge: The Best Climb In The Bugaboos?
The west ridge of Pigeon Spire, famous for exhilarating exposure and spectacular views, is hailed as one of North America’s best easy 5th-class alpine climbs. Located within Bugaboo Provincial Park, colloquially known as the Bugaboos…
Mt Tupper West Ridge: Constant, Frightening Exposure
The west ridge of Mt Tupper is hands-down one of Rogers Pass’ best alpine climbs. For the most part, it offers some excellent 4th-class scrambling as well as 5th-class climbing with constant, bone-chilling exposure and…