North American Classic Climbs

Mount Waddington

Southwest Face

One of the big "adventure climbs" in the collection - remote, difficult, and committing. The climbing becomes harder the higher you go, with the technical and route-finding crux at the top. Seldom done for these reasons, in spite of its quality and history. Access to the peak has in the past been one of the big deterrents - typically a multi-week bushwhack from the ocean through grizzly country. Helicopter service is now available from Tatla Lake if you aren't looking for quite that level of adventure. Even with the easier access, years go by with no attempts on this route, much less successes.

Type:

Alpine Mixed

Seriousness:

Location:

Coast Ranges, British Columbia, Canada

References:

I1, I2, I9, G10

Rating:

V, 5.8 mixed

Route Descriptions & Maps:

None.

First Ascent:

F. Wiessner, W. House, July 21, 1936

Trip Reports:

Anderson 6/00