For the best guidebook to this activity, see Alan Kane's "Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies". Use this webpage as a supplement to his book.
Alan Kane's website: click here
Possible items to take with you: click here
DISCLAIMER: Climbers use this and corresponding webpages at their own risk and the webpage author and webpage administrator disclaim any responsibility for any injuries, death, or any other damages that may be sustained by anyone attempting any of the routes or summits described. Before attempting any of these peaks, contact the park ranger or warden offices, or local RCMP offices for conditions or possible dangers. Always refer to Kane's "Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies". This webpage is intended as a supplement to his knowledge.
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Who the heck am I? Well, here's the story . . .
Years ago, I used to drive all night from Winnipeg to go skiing in the Rockies for a week or so. Sometimes I did this journey two or three times a year. I remember many times looking up at Cascade mountain from a hotel or, more likely, a bar in Banff, amazed that some people had actually climbed it. Being from the prairies, such an accomplishment amazed me. I also remember actually commenting to my friends, "You and I will never be up there."
In 1995 I moved to Calgary, and every now and again I would go hiking or biking on the Banff trails. One day I was looking for hiking books in the library when I stumbled across a book entitled "Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies" by Alan Kane. Inside, a whole new world opened up to me. I fumbled through my first few attempts until I bagged my first summit, Middle Sister near Canmore. From that point on, I decided I would try to reach as many peaks as I could.
I'm not trying to risk my life, but I get a natural high from this great sport.
Please have a look at the mountains I've scrambled. Some of them I've done a few times, others required a few attempts to complete just once. My experiences will likely be different from yours depending on weather and conditions. Please use this webpage as a supplement to Kane's book. He's the guru.
