The mountains are rugged, remote, and heavily glaciated, with steep snowy peaks. Turbulent rivers tumble through the range, contrasting with the tranquil glacial lakes which feed them. The Canadian Rockies form a narrower range than their U.S. counterpart, and rarely exceed 50 miles in width. Over half the range is contained within National or Provincial Parks. Because of their remoteness, access to the Canadian Rockies generally requires lengthy backcountry treks, although highways approach some of the peaks.
Weather is cold and snowy through much of the year, and storms can last for days.
The best months for climbing here are July and August. Mount Edith Cavell 11,033 ft. Copyright 1999 Peakware. All rights reserved.