Mountain Climbing in British Columbia: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

Boasting so many unique landscapes and incredible scenery, British Columbia is a veritable paradise for mountain climbing enthusiasts. Away from the three aforementioned spots, there are hundreds of other incredible places to climb.

For those looking to try out something a little bit different, heading up to the wild northwest of the province is a great way to get even farther off the beaten path. At 2,780 meters in elevation, Mount Edziza is Canada’s highest volcano as well as a worthy mountaineering challenge. Combined, the approach and accent take a couple of days and yield incredible views of this remote part of Canada.

A bit farther west, the Skeena Mountains also present plenty of great mountaineering challenges. At 2,588 meters in elevation, Shedin Peak is the highest in the range and a popular destination for moutnaineers headed up into the north.

Stunning scenery

From the Coast Range to the Canadian Rocky Mountains and everything in between, there is plenty of stunning scenery to be seen in Britihs Columbia. Enjoy sublime views of the Pacific Ocean and/or gorgeous approaches through old-growth forest. Regardless of where you head, stunning scenery awaits at every turn.

The Canadian Rockies

Sprawling over British Columbia’s eastern border with Alberta, the Canadian Rockeis provide everything any mountaineer could wish for. There are plenty of incredible approaches, glaciers to traverse and rocky peaks to summit. From Kootenay National Park to Glacier National Park, there are endless incredible climbing opportunities in this great range.

Avoid the crowds

Just like the rest of Canada, British Columbia is big. This means there are plenty of isolated mountain peaks, far away from the hustle and bustle of the more populated areas. Take advantage of this peace and quiet to go out and be at one with nature.

During the summer, average daily temperatures in British Columbia are around 20 °C. These drop and rise depending on the altitude and elevation. Summers also tend to be the driest time of year in Canada, but some rain still falls.

Any hiking trip to British Columbia, begins with a flight into the international airports in Vancouver (YVR). From here it is easiest to rent a car to get to your final destination, although transport by both bus, rai and domestic flights are also possible.

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