North American Classic Climbs

Mount Robson

Kain Face

A superb outing on one of Canada's most important mountains. You will nearly circumnavigate the mountain in the 4 days (minimum) needed to pull this one off. Weather and snow conditions are fickle, making this an oft-attempted but seldom bagged objective. The route was named for the legendary Austrian-born guide Conrad Kain, who pulled off the first ascent with two clients in 1913 - certainly a landmark climb in the history of North American mountaineering.

Type:

Snow & Ice

Seriousness:

Location:

Robson Prov. Park, British Columbia, Canada

References:

G15, G21, G42, I2, I9

Rating:

Major outing (3-4 days), with extensive snow & ice to 45 degrees

Route Descriptions & Maps:

None

First Ascent:

W. Foster, A. McCarthy, C. Kain, July 1913

Trip Reports:

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