Style of Climbing:
Steep snow, rock and ice,
The Duffey Lake Area has some of the finest mountaineering peaks in British Columbia. Located just north of Whistler, BC, in the Southern Coastal Mountains' heart, is the Joffre Lakes Group.
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The Duffey Lake Area has some of the finest mountaineering peaks in British Columbia. Located just north of Whistler, BC, in the Southern Coastal Mountains' heart, is the Joffre Lakes Group. The Joffre Lakes group is the home to the majestic glaciated peaks of Mount Matier, Slalock, Hartzel and Mount Joffre. If not a stay at Keith's Hut, camping will be at a high col on the Anniversary Glacier within striking distance of steep north faces, classic glacier ascents, and rocky ridge climbs - all in a sensational setting!
The Joffre Lakes Group is one of Canada's great mountaineering areas on the Coast Range that is easily accessible from the highway. It is a bit of a hike, but there are many great mountaineering objectives to choose from once in the area. Let our certified ACMG and IFMGA Mountain Guides take you to the best mountaineering the Joffre Group has to offer.
Steep snow, rock and ice,
Day 1: Meet in Whistler at the designated time and location to organize gear and food. Drive 1.5 hours north to the trailhead. The trailhead is typically a 3 to 4-hour hike up to Keith’s Hut in the Joffre Lakes Park. Once at the hut or camping area, your guide will assess the conditions and work with you to plan for the next days.
Day 2 and 3: We will have full days climbing peaks. Options include Vantage Peak, Mt Matier, Slalock, Hartzel and Mt Joffre. After the second day of climbing, we head back to Whistler for dinner.
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The Joffre Lakes area offers many options, this trip is suitable for anyone from absolute beginner to the experienced mountaineer. Routes range from mellow glacier trips to airy technical rock ridges. Joffre Lakes group, especially with the Keith’s Hut, makes for a pleasant trip into the alpine.
Start Elevation: 1200m
Summit: 2730m
Gain: 1530m
Loss: 1530m
Distance from the summit: 7.9km
