AN EASTERN B.C. ROAD TRIP
An Eastern B.C. Road Trip
B.C. is known around the world for the climbing found on the West Coast and in Squamish, but climbers also come for the classic routes in other marquee Bugaboos, Skaha and Revelstoke. The rock type differs in all three places, forcing you to adjust your style and approach to every pitch. As Canada’s westernmost province, a mild climate prevails, such as the Oganagan Valley, where Skaha is located. During the shoulder seasons, climbers can find perfect sending temps.
Development in eastern B.C. goes back over 100 years; the Selkirks and Revelstoke were the birthplace of Canadian mountaineering back in the late 1800s. The first climbs in the Bugaboos were by Conrad Kain and his clients, starting in 1916. Climbers didn’t start to explore Skaha until the 1970s, when trad climbers began
to climb the easier cracks.
Fast forward to 2019 and these three areas have some of the best routes in Canada. You need a variety of skills to explore all three in depth, but it’s worth packing the car for a few weeks to see what they have to offer. From steep sport routes in Skaha to above-water adventures in Revelstoke to cold-finger crack climbing in the alpine, if you take one trip this year, hit these three amazing places.