North Face of Mount Fitzsimmons

Aug 13, 2011 - 12:00 AM
Aug 14, 2011 - 12:00 AM

Organizer Info

Don Montrichard

Trip Details

Grade:
C5
Category:
Mountaineering
Requirements:
  • Members Only
Max Participants:4

Trip Description

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TRIP IS NOT AN INSTRUCTIONAL COURSE NOR IS IT INTENDED FOR BEGINNING MOUNTAINEERS

Approach on Saturday via Singing Pass Trail to Russett Lake. Tenting or stay in the Himmelsbach Hut. (Alternative to approach via Musical Bumps Trail; require payment of Whistler Blackcomb lift fee)

Alpine start and summit attempt on Sunday. Climb includes glacier approach and 500 metres of steep alpine snow and ice.

Descent via Fitzsimmons-Benvolio col.

Glacier travel and crevasse rescue skills mandatory. Prior alpine experience of at least "AD" in difficulty necessary.

See route #40 in Alpine Select (page 199).

http://www.bivouac.com/MtnPg.asp?MtnId=632

 

 

 

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