Explore this area in 3D
Use onX Backcountry to explore the terrain in 3D, view recent satellite imagery, and more. Now available in onX Backcountry Mobile apps! For more information see this post.
Previous Next
Elevation: 8,965 ft 2,733 m
GPS: 51.6109, -116.29464
Google Map · Climbing Area Map
Page Views: 19,942 total · 113/month
Shared By: Taylor-B. on Dec 5, 2010
Admins: Dave Rone, Tom Jones, Richard Rose, Rhys Beaudry
Page Updates (admin only)

Description Suggest change

Mount Hector is a good skimountaineering/mountaineer route. Being so close to Lake Louise this is a popular peak.

Getting There Suggest change

Park at Hector Creek on the Ice Fields Parkway, 17km north of the Trans Canada HWY.

2 Total Climbs

Route Finder - Best Climbs for YOU!

Location: Mount Hector and Mount Andromache Change
Type:  to 
Quality:
Pitches:
Sort by:   then:
 

Classic Climbing Routes at Mount Hector and Mount Andromache

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
Mod. Snow
 5
● North Glacier Route
Snow, Alpine
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
 58
● Achilles Spire
Sport, Alpine 13 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● North Glacier Route
 5
Mod. Snow Snow, Alpine
● Achilles Spire
 58
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c Sport, Alpine 13 pitches
More Classic Climbs in Mount Hector and Mount Andromache »

Sun & Shade Suggest change

Sun Angles Details:
Sun Details Unknown. Know About It?

Weather Averages

High
 
Low
 
Precip
 
 Days w Precip
 
Prime Climbing Season
J F M A M J J A S O N D
J F M A M J J A S O N D

Add New Photo Drop down
Photos

area near Mt. Hector where an avalanche buried two snowshoers.
area near Mt. Hector where an avalanche buried…
 0
Mount Hector
Mount Hector
 0

0 Comments