The perfect peak challenge for when winter rolls into the Canadian Rockies... the alpine ski summits of the southern Canadian Rockies. From the well-known guidebook by Chic Scott and Mark Klassen, this challenge includes 14 ski-accessible summits lying south of the Trans Canada Highway/Lake Louise. Created by peakery member Alex Joseph.
Highest peak
Mount Joffre
11,318 ft / 3,449 m
Most prominent peak
Mount Joffre
5,003 ft / 1,525 m prom
Most summited peak
Fairview Mountain
99 summits
Most difficult peak
Storm Mountain
Class 2
Difficulty breakdown
Class 1/2 3 peaks
Class 3/4 2 peaks
Highlights
Latest summits
"Went out for a larch hike with Kate, Jenna and Ron. Great day, good weather. We avoided the crowds most of the day! The larches are not yet at peak, so if we're lucky, we'll get more this weekend." — leigh-annewebster • Sep 24, 2022
"There was some light rain for the final 150m of climbing but luckily it stopped has I reached the summit. I enjoyed the views for at least an hour then made my way down. To have snow and the proper equipment on these rocky slopes would be beneficial. Another slog in the rockies." — Randy • Aug 10, 2022
"Three day trip, up and down the north face. Early start but conditions deteriorated for decent, 4 parties on mountain summited via different routes, gully route sounded like a better decent? Beautiful weather, smoke over towards BC but clear elsewhere. " — richardnorton • Aug 1, 2022
"Amazing three day ascent of Joffre. The conditions are still good but not for long, there is lots of exposed ice and rock. The approach was a colossal grind but worth every step." — yuri • Jul 31, 2022
"Lipalian Mountain + Purple Mound, March 5 2022. Went up these summits near LL ski resort today, unsure of the new avalanche problem so we avoided steep solar slopes until we learn a bit more about it. A fine day to be up high, mostly bluebird, warm enough without being hot, wind was reasonable, saw no blowing snow anywhere. Found no signs of instabilities where we traveled. Snow quality was good to great, although my ski line was sharky AF, almost caused a forest fire with all the sparks. Lots of photos inside of objectives near and far away, have a look." — jakefinnan • Mar 5, 2022