Summit Garibaldi!

Towering over the Sea to Sky corridor at 2678m, Mt. Garibaldi is an iconic peak. What attracts climbers to its summit? It is a dramatic glaciated peak visible from all directions. The summit is a proud goal to stand on top of.

This trip involves climbing the east face and south side summit tower. Begin by hiking the scenic and exceptional Elfin Lakes trail to camp in the subalpine. An alpine start is required the next day to complete the long summit climb. The climb features steep snow climbing to 45deg and 4th class rock on the summit tower.

We will return to camp following the climb to rest before hiking out the next morning.

Itinerary:

Day 1

Meet at Cloudburst Cafe in Squamish 8am. After introductions and equipment we will proceed to the trailhead. The approach hike takes 3 hours to the BC Parks campsite at Elfin Lakes.
Elev gain 600m, 10.5km one way.

Day 2

Summit day!. An alpine start at 3am will be required for the long day. Hike the Diamond Head trail, veering off right onto the Diamond Glacier. Reach the crux, 45deg snowslope, ascending the Bishop Glacier to the summit rock tower. Climb 4th class rock to the summit. Descend our uptrack back to Elfin Lakes camp for the night. Elev gain: 1200m, 19km round trip.

Day 3

A leisurely breakfast followed by packing up and hiking down to the car by noon.

Helicopter Option:

From Squamish airport, helicopter to the edge of Garibaldi Park where bivi sites are located on Brohm Ridge. This climb ascends the northeast face of Mt. Garibaldi over 2-days and 1-night. Add: $1700

Waiver

You are required to read the VMG Waiver and agree to it’s terms and conditions prior to paying or signing. Your guide needs to see the emailed waiver verification before participating.

Questions?

Fee:

Ratio 1:1 $2199 (2.5 days)

Ratio 1:2 $1299

Ratio 1:3 $999

Ratio 1:4 $849
 

Dates:

June - September 3-Days. Pick the first day or your dates.

Pre-requisite:

• Good physical conditioning

• Novice mountaineer

• Overnight backpacking

Equipment:

• 1 - harness 

• 1 - helmet (climbing)            

• 1 - belay device   

• 1 - crampons (fit to boots)

• 1 - mountaineering boots (1/2 shank)  

• 1 - 70cm ice axe 

• 1 - 60cm snow picket            

• crevasse rescue kit (prusiks, Nanotraxion, locking carabiners, sling)

• clothing (synthetic)

• headlamp (extra batteries)

• water bottle (2 x 1L platypus-type)

• food (3 lunch/snacks, 2 breakfast, 2 dinner)

• sleeping bag & foamy

• tent (ultralight 4 lbs)

• personnel items (ie. bandaids, advil/tylenol, sunscreen, sun glasses, toothbrush, cup, spoon, bug repellent)

• 50L climbing pack

Note: VMG will supply any equipment you do not have (except approach shoes).