Boundary Peak is a superb summit and a great introduction to mountaineering in the Columbia Icefields area. From the parking lot (1970m), the typical route up Boundary Peak ascends the Little Athabasca’s North Glacier to the Boundary-Athabasca col. From the col, we’ll follow the south ridge of Boundary to the summit (≈2850m). While climbing the…
A2 Peak is a part of Mt. Athabasca and as such is also know as, Little Athabasca. It is a really fun summit that suitable for all experience levels with a good level of fitness. The views are amazing throughout this trip, especially as we hike around the beautiful Boundary Lake and then up onto…
Mt. Joffre is the highest peak between the US border and Mt. Assiniboine, and only one of two 11’000ers found in Kananaskis Country. Standing 3343m (11,263ft) Mt. Joffre is a great summer general mountaineering objective, but am even better winter ski objective. Either way, this peak is best done through Aster Lake, using the Upper…