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Elevation: 8,868 ft 2,703 m
GPS: 51.36668, -116.3284
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Wiwaky Peak is located in Yoho National Park in BC, Canada. The area can be accessed via Lake O'Hara. Lake O'Hara is accessed only by bus and requires a reservation in advance. Website with details here: pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/yoho/a…

The most popular route on Wiwaxy Peak, Grassi Ridge, can be done in a day - bus to bus. There is also a hut, managed by the Alpine Club of Canada, and a campground. Plan in advance for these accommodations. More info here: pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/yoho/a… and here: alpineclubofcanada.ca/huts/…

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Bus via Lake O'Hara parking lot reserved in advance or walk the 12 km/7.5 miles to the Lake O'Hara area.

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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 Trad, Alpine 12 pitches
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Wiwaxy Peak, Lake O'Hara area, Lake Yoho National Park, BC.
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