High on the knife-edge ridge between Mount Lefroy and Mount Victoria, a little stone hut stood for a century, sheltering climbers from wind and snow. Built in 1922 by Swiss guides, Abbot Pass Hut became the heart of countless mountain tales: steaming mugs of tea after stormy ascents, shared laughs Read more
Shadow Lake with Scarab Lake and Egypt Lake Extension, Banff National Park, June 26-29, 2021 The end of June and the beginning of the unrelenting heat-wave that swept over Alberta offered the opportunity to spend some quality time in the Rockies: The goal was to get some mileage on the Read more
August 12th, 2017 Author: Steven Rockarts In early spring I was contacted by Craig Hartmetz asking me if I’d like to help co-lead a trip up Edith Cavel. I’d wanted to climb Cavel for quite awhile but usually in mid-August I’m climbing in the Bugaboos and hadn’t had the chance Read more
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