Mountain Climbing in Banff National Park, Canadian Rockies by K Gordon Schultz April 22, 2009 written by K Gordon Schultz April 22, 2009 0 comment 0FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail 859 Go Mountain Climbing in Banff, Alberta Banff National Park includes a huge section of the Canadian Rockies range from the crest of the Continental Divide along the British Columbia – Alberta border on the west, nearly to the edge of the prairies on the east.ย This tremendous mountainous terrain makes for excellent rock climbing in Banff National Park. Local climbers distinguish between the higher, often glaciated alpine ranges along the continental divide, and the slightly lower, drier ranges to the east. The Trans Canada Highway provides the main east-west route through the park with access to the town and service centers of Banff and Lake Louise. A park highway, which parallels the main Divide Range from Lake Louise to Jasper, offers some of the most spectacular alpine peaks and glaciers on the continent. Popular Mountain Climbing Sites in Banff National Park Moderate-Level Climbing in Banff Cascade Mountain and Mt. Rundle: near Banff townsite and Mt. Fairview in the Lake Louise area, popular for scrambling. Mts. Edith and Cory: each located close to the road near Banff for roped rock climbs and attractive peaks, popular for scrambling. Moderate to Difficult Level Climbing in Banff Lake Louise and Moraine Lake: the High summits around these areas provide some of the most popular alpine climbing areas in North America, they contain everything from moderate scrambles to the most serious alpine faces. Extensive trails provide excellent access. This is a good area in which to focus an initial summer climbing trip to the Canadian Rockies. Castle Mountain: west of Banff offers a number of steep rock routes on gritty dolomitic limestone. Mt. Louis: has challenging multipitch limestone rock climbs and a spectaculer, spirelike summit. For Banff Hotels and Lodging Click Here! Banff Travel: Toll Free (888) 659-3394 or local 403-774-7219. Book White Water Rafting Alberta’s BEST Rivers! CALL Toll Free (800) 519-4770 or local 403-774-7215. 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail K Gordon Schultz K Gordon Schultz is a well-known figure in the golf community and currently serves as the President of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, having spent many years working in the golf industry. Schultz has been a member of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club for over 40 years and has been actively involved in the clubโs operations since he joined. He was elected to the Board of Directors in 2001, becoming Club President in 2005. In 2019, he was acclaimed as Club Vice-President, assuming the role of Club President again in 2022. In addition to his work at the Canmore Golf & Curling Club, Schultz is also an avid traveler. He has visited over 30 countries around the world, on all continents. But his most enjoyable travel experiences have come from within Canada, visiting many of Canada's National Parks including Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, Grasslands National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park and Pacific Rim National Park. Along with golf, he enjoys scuba diving, biking, hiking and relaxing with a fine Pinot Noir. previous post Scuba Diving in Banff National Park, Canadian Rockies next post Bird Watching in Banff National Park, Canadian Rockies You may also like The Casino of the Rockies Makeover: How, What... October 16, 2024 7 Unusual Things to Do in Banff July 25, 2024 50 INCREDIBLE Things to Do in Banff in... March 6, 2023 Heli-Skiing in Canada: The 9 Best High-Flying Adventure February 16, 2023 Power Up Your Adventure: E-bikes in Banff February 15, 2023 Canoeing Lake Moraine – Discover the Canadian Wilderness January 31, 2023 Biking in Banff National Park: The 8 Best... January 9, 2023 The Best Places for Snowshoeing in Banff National... November 25, 2022 Vermilion Lakes – Everything You Need to Know... September 10, 2022 11 Guided Tours in the Canadian Rockies You... September 2, 2022