Distance

3.1 km to summit

8.5 km total

Elevation

2,233 m start

3,128 m max

Vertical

982 m gain

Time

5 hr 45 min to summit

15 hr 44 min total

BS Col wasn't in great shape, took the glacier up. Had a fantastic time on this route, chose to err on the side of caution and rope up for most of it - downclimbing took a good chunk of time this way. Found the crux to be downclimbing summit 2.

Route name

West Ridge via. Bugaboo Glacier

out-and-back
Obstacles

snow on route, crevasse danger

Key gear

crampons, helmet, rope/harness, climbing rack, bike