Mt. Louis (2682 meters / 8797 feet) | International Guide Bureau

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Mount Louis, Gmoser Route Grade III 5.8

Quick description: Gmoser Route - Classic alpine rock climbing close to Banff

Trip Description top of page

Mt. Louis is a classic alpine rock climbing outing. The first ascent took place in 1964! Impressive indeed! This is a steep, sheer mountain with no walk-up routes either up or down making it very much a climber's peak. The rock is very good to outstanding for this region of the Rockies. Some of the rock could be characterized as immaculate. The difficulty is limited to one steep corner in the lower third of the route and vast majority of the climbing is quite tame at 5.5 - 5.7 roughly. This route is climbed in a day from the road and is a trip for intermediate to advanced experience levels.

The approach is a 1.5 hour affair and an alpine start early in the morning is required to take advantage of the daylight hours (aka - by headlamp to start). The descent is technical, steep and has to be undertaken with great care. Not much fresh water on this outing so plenty of water has be brought to stay hydrated and sharp!

Trip Itinerary top of page

Email: paddy@igbguides.com or call for details: 1.877.309.7673

Route Breakdown
	Name:	Mount Louis, Gmoser Route Grade III 5.8
	Peak:	Mount Louis (2682 meters)
	Type:	Alpine Rock Climbing
	Location:	Proximal to Banff and access trail via Edith Pass trail.
	Park / Range:	Banff National Park
	Guide:	Paddy Jerome
	Dates:	June 1, 2010 - September 30, 2010
	Duration:	Full Day
	Distance:	The base of the route is 1.5 hours from the Vermillion Lakes parking area close to Banff.
	Height gain:	1200 meters from parking lot to summit.
	Max elevation:	2682 meters or 8797 feet
	Included:	Guiding (transportation can be arranged if need be)
	Trip Cost :	1:1 ratio is $475.00 & 1:2 ratio is $600.00
	Difficulty:	Intermediate
	Fitness:	Good Fitness
	Ability:	Experienced rock climber / alpine climber.
	Meeting point:	Beamer's Coffee Shop in Canmore (Bow Valley location) or Wildflower Bakery in Banff (Bear Street)
	Ages:	15 and up
	Prerequistites:	Some rock climbing experience and some alpine rock climbing prior trips would be a huge asset.
	Guide : Client ratio	1:1 or 1:2 (price increase of $125.00 for 2nd person) This route is technical in nature and as such the ratio cannot be more than 1:2
	Maps:	Click here for Google map Map: 82 0/4 Banff

Equipment List top of page

As this is more of an intermediate / advanced trip, most guests will have their own equipment. However, anything missing can arranged very simply.

You Supply:
-Helmet
-Harness
-Light Hiking Boots or Approach Shoes (Approach shoes are adequate and preferable)
-Hiking pole
-Nut Tool
-Long sling and some carabiners (a few lockers)
-Belay/Rappel device
-30 liter Pack
-Puff Ball Insulated Jacket
-Light weight Gore Jacket
-Water Bottle

Trip Logistics

Food Logistics top of this page

Bring lunch and plenty of water.

Accommodation Logistics top of this page

Accomodation

Transportation Logistics top of this page

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

Mount Louis, Gmoser Route Grade III 5.8

Route Breakdown

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Mount Louis, Gmoser Route Grade III 5.8