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Eisenhower Tower -Castle Mountain Grade II 5.6

Quick description: Another grand classic alpine rock routes of Banff National Park.

Trip Description top of page

The whole mountain looks like a castle, and Eisenhower Tower is the right tower when you are looking at it from the TransCanada Highway as you drive west to Lake Louise, or east to Banff from LakeLouise. The rock on Eisenhower Tower just like the rest of the mountain is Dolomite; Solid and delightful to climb. The view from the top is outstanding! Just like a lot of the classics in the Rockies there is history behind this climb; first climb in 1968 and was a "tour-de-force,"but today it is a great outing for an intermediate level climber who is looking for an adventure.

Trip Itinerary top of page

Email: marco@igbguides.com or call for details: 1-877-309-7673

Route Breakdown
	Name:	Eisenhower Tower -Castle Mountain Grade II 5.6
	Peak:	Castle Mountain
	Type:	Alpine Rock
	Location:	Banff
	Park / Range:	Banff National Park
	Guide:	Marco Delesalle
	Dates:	June 1, 2010 - October 15, 2010
	Duration:	full day - 10 to 12 hours
	Distance:	3 hours hike to the base from the Rockbound Lake parking lot.
	Height gain:	4264 ft/1300 meters
	Max elevation:	9073 ft/2766 meters
	Included:	Guiding (transportation can be arranged if needed be at .40/km)
	Trip Cost :	1:1 ratio is $450.00 & 1:2 ratio is $550
	Difficulty:	5.6 - most of the climbing is 5.3 to 5.4 with one step of 5.6
	Fitness:	good fitness
	Ability:	intermediate level climber who can follow 5.6
	Meeting point:	Will arrange meeting place and time the evening before
	Ages:	16 and up
	Prerequistites:	Some rock climbing experiences beforehand is recommended.
	Guide : Client ratio	1:2
	Maps:	Click here for Google map Map: Castle Mountain 82-0/5

Equipment List top of page

If there is something missing I will be able to help you out with what ever equipment you need.

Helmet
Harness
Light Hiking Boots or approach shoes
comfortable rock shoes
Hiking pole
Sun glasses / sun screen
Nut Tool
two locking carabiners
Belay/Rappel device
30 liter Pack
Puff Ball Insulated Jacket
Light weight Gore-tex Jacket
water bottles (2 litres)

Trip Logistics

Food Logistics top of this page

Bring your own lunch, snacks and lots of water.

Accommodation Logistics top of this page

Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge (Canmore)

Transportation Logistics top of this page

Guests normally provide own transportation, but alternative arrangements can easily be made.

Eisenhower Tower -Castle Mountain Grade II 5.6

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Eisenhower Tower -Castle Mountain Grade II 5.6