Lake Louise  Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Elevation:  4,000' Lat, Long:  51.4231, -116.1799 Map Page Views:  5,349. Good page?    Administrators:  Peter Spindloe, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  Euan Cameron on Jul 31, 2011 Make this area a Favorite What's New  Printer View Add Area  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event

Rainbow after a storm,

Description 

Lake Louise hosts a number of fine climbing areas, ranging from some of the best craging around to adventurous mountain routes in a picture postcard setting.

The area is definitely alpine and so conditions can vary greatly from trip to trip. Plan accordingly, even for the most moderate climbs, conditions can make things interesting.

The only downside to climbing is the large numbers of tourists hanging around town, however, take a few steps along a trail and most are left behind.

Getting There 

Heading north west from Calgary on the Trans Canada highway take the Lake Louise Exit. Drive past the very small downtown area with Samsons Mall, and head up the road towards the Lake. Most of the climbing is reached by driving to the roads end and parking up in the large parking lot, however some require you to take the left turn towards Moraine Lake.

The Classics

Featured Route For Lake Louise

Louise Falls WI4-5  International : Canada : ... : Lake Louise Ice

Louise Falls is the gem of the area and has the crowds to prove it. Expect company on weekends. The climb is often very wide, making different lines possible. The crux final pillar(s) can be kicked out casual WI4 or dead vertical hard WI5.Beware of the daggers while on route!P1-2 70m: Climb up to the center belay cave from the ground in one long pitch if possible. Some folks break this up into two pitches and build a belay in the safest looking spot. Mind the overhead hazard.P3 30m: The c...[more]   Browse More Classics in International