Mt Robson

The mighty Mt Robson is the king of the Canadian Rockies and one of Canada's most beautiful and highly sought-after peaks. The 12,972 foot summit of rock and snow towers above the parking lot like no other mountain in Canada. Mt Robson is also one of Canada's more challenging peaks. As a result it sees, at most, just a few summits every year. And like the great mountains of the world, Mt. Robson makes its own weather and poses significant challenges to even the most experienced mountaineer. Of course that just adds to the mystique of the mountain and the thrill of the summit.

As one of the most stunningly beautiful mountainous areas in Canada, Mt. Robson Provincial Park and it's namesake peak can rival even the Himalayan giants when it comes to rugged beauty. Truly a must-do summit.

We love running trips into Mt. Robson so if it's on your list be sure to let us know! We have a few different types of Robson trips from 3 days to 7 days but the most common is our 5-day trip. For hiking approaches we often use the Patterson Spur. But if possible, it's nice to use a helicopter to access the camp as it saves energy on the approach and allows for better food. We are not able to pre-book a helicopter though as it depends on weather and availability.

The Ten Tallest Project:

What is the 10 Tallest Project? It's a goal we have of being the first to Climb or Ski the 10 highest peaks in BC. Some are easy to reach and not overly technical while others are quite involved and seldom climbed. But each and every peak is worthy! The plan is to offer trips on a few of these amazing peaks every year until we’ve done them all! For more information on the 10 Tallest Project can be found here.

Waiver & Risk Management:

As you know, outdoor activities involve numerous hazards including, but not limited to, avalanches, crevasses, rockfall, slips and falls, equipment failure, poor weather, etc. And while we do our best to anticipate and mitigate these hazards we cannot completely eliminate them. So, as with anything fun, you will be required to sign our Participant Release to take part in one of our courses or trips.

Itinerary

Typical 5-Day Trip:

Pre-trip Meeting: Participants will either meet the guide(s) at 4pm in the Jasper area for a final gear check or a chat on the phone if an in-person meeting doesn’t work. The goal will be to review any last minute changes (weather, avalanche & flying conditions) and logistic for the following day(s).
Day 1: Meet at Mount Robson Provincial Park and hike into Kinney Lake. After that we approach directly via. Pattison Spur: 8Km, 2000m.
Day 2: Ascend to the Dome Camp and then rest for the remainder of the day.
Day 3:First summit attempt. This is a big day (14-16hr return) involving nearly 1000m of vertical ascent.
Day 4: Second possible summit attempt. If already successful, we can start heading out.
Day 5: Hike out.