Mt. Tupper and Swiss Peaks – 3 day trip grade III 5.5

Mt Tupper and the Swiss peaks traverse are best climbed from the Hermit Meadows campground. Day 1 is spent going over equipment, mountain conditions and safety and then hiking into the campground (2hr hike with overnight packs). From the campground we have 2 climbing days to get up these incredible peaks. The Swiss peaks along with Mt Rogers tower above the surrounding area and several options exist for traversing some or all of the summits in this chain of summits. Mt. Tupper is off in the other direction and is pure fun with constant movement on exposed ridges and the occasional section of more technical climbing to keep things challenging. We will hike out after our climb on day 3.

Equipment list for overnight alpine rock climbing

• Overnight pack large enough for spare clothing, 3 days food, climbing equipment, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and some toiletries.
• 3 days of food (inquire about catered trips.)
• Sleeping bag good to -5 Celsius.
• Thermarest or sleeping pad
• Cup, bowl and spoon
• Toiletries
• Headlamp
• Sunglasses and sunscreen
• Rain gear
• gaiters
• Clothing suitable for the weather (long pants help protect the knees while climbing)
• Lightweight mountaineering boots.
• Collapsible trekking pole
• I can provide a harness, helmet, crampons, ice axe and all technical climbing equipment

Cost

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Mt. Sir Donald and Uto Peak – 3 day trip grade III 5.4

Mt Sir Donald will be the peak you compare all other peaks to. It’s an incredibly long ridge climb with fantastic exposure and great views. Constant movement on impeccable quartzite. Uto is equal in quality but a much shorter day. Both peaks are accessed from a bivi campground at the base of both peaks. Day 1 is a 2-4 hour hike in. We will go over equipment, mountain conditions and safety before hiking in. Days 2 and 3 will be spent climbing and we will hike out after our climb on Day 3. The NW ridge on Sir Donald is arguably the best alpine rock route in Canada. Not to be missed!!

Equipment list for overnight alpine rock climbing

• Overnight pack large enough for spare clothing, 3 days food, climbing equipment, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and some toiletries.
• 3 days of food (inquire about catered trips.)
• Sleeping bag good to -5 Celsius.
• Thermarest or sleeping pad
• Cup, bowl and spoon
• Toiletries
• Headlamp
• Sunglasses and sunscreen
• Rain gear
• gaiters
• Clothing suitable for the weather (long pants help protect the knees while climbing)
• Lightweight mountaineering boots.
• Collapsible trekking pole
• I can provide a harness, helmet, crampons, ice axe and all technical climbing equipment

Cost

See Pricing & Booking.