The Bugaboos

“One of the world’s greatest alpine rock-climbing centres” Chris Atkinson & Marc Piche ( ACMG guides)

Bugaboo Rock has something to offer for all abilities, from novice to experienced climbers. The Bugaboos are spectacular granite spires towering in the midst of glaciers. Most days we will be traveling across the glacier to access the climbs.

We can either stay in the Kain Hut, which sleeps 40 people, or we can hike up the moraine, above the hut, for another 30 to 40 minutes and camp at Applebee Camp site.

Access:

A well-worn trail starts from the parking lot and climbs directly to the Kain Hut. It takes about 3 hours.

Carrying gear and food:

Depending on your desired trip duration, I can hire a porter to carry our food and some gear to the Kain Hut or to the campsite. This will keep packs to a minimal weight and make the hike in less strenuous.

Season:

July and August

Ratio:

Two guests to one guide

Cost:

Includes guiding, meals, lodging at the Kain hut, porters and technical gear.

3 days: 1 client $1295.00 2 clients: $780.00 per person

6 days: 1 client $2786.00 2 clients: $1705.00 per person

Subject to a 5% goods and service tax.

Closest International Airport:

Calgary, Alberta.

For flight information and booking you can contact Brewster Travel in Canmore at gfolden@brewster.ca or call toll free at 1-888-678-7137. A shuttle from Calgary airport to Canmore can be arranged upon request.

Transfer:

A 5-hour drive to the trailhead from Calgary. I can organize a shuttle from Calgary Airport to Canmore upon request. From Canmore we can carpool to the trailhead of the Bugaboos

Confirmation:

Once the booking has been confirmed, I will send out the trip package which will include, logistics, waivers of liability, and an equipment check list.

Cancellation policies:

The deposit less 10% is refundable up to 90 days prior to trip commencement. From 60 to 90 days the deposit is refundable less 15%. For cancellations within 60 days of trip commencement, there is no refund unless you can find a replacement. If Great Divide Mountaineering cancels the trip, you will receive a 100% refund.

If the balance is less than $500.00, I will need the full amount to reserve your spot. The refund is the same as the above.

 

Bugaboo Classics:

• Pigeon Spire – West Ridge 5.4

• Bugaboo Spire – Kain Route 5.6

• Bugaboo Spire – NE Ridge 5.8

• SnowPatch Spire – Surfs Up 5.8/5.9

• Crescent Towers – Lions Way 5.6

• Crescent Towers – Ears Between 5.7

• South Howser Tower – Beckey/Chouinard 5.10