Mount Columbia

As part of our 10 Tallest Project, we’re headed to Mt Columbia this spring, the highest point in Alberta and #6 on the highest points in BC. While not a very technically difficult peak, Mt Columbia is situated in the midst of the vast Columbia Icefield. An area notorious for bad weather and poor visibility. However, it’s also breathtakingly beautiful and a feather in any mountaineers cap!

We're planning to head up this beautiful peak in the spring as it will allow us to ski tour instead of walk making the trip a bit quicker and more enjoyable. Ski down a mountain is so much more fun than walking!

There's also two different Mt Columbia packages to choose from: A 3-day trip where we access the Columbia Icefield via the Athabasca or a 2-day trip where we fly up to the base of the mountain in a helicopter from Golden. Both offer an amazing experience, the 3-day version just includes a little more work hauling big overnight packs.