Located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, throughout the summer season. Try your skills at scaling the "Great Wall", for beginners and experts of all ages. If you want to climb the "real thing" the following mountains are popular.
Garibaldi Park
Mount Garibaldi:
For an excellent view of Mount Garibaldi at 2678 metres (8787 ft.), look northeast from Squamish. The mountains are mainly young with loose volcanic rock, but are very popular. Routes mainly stay to the glaciers where possible, this is due to the rock composition. Atwell Park (Diamond Head) is the sharp southern summit and Dalton Dome is the western peak.
The approach to Mount Garibaldi from Elfin Lakes shelter onto the neve is a high avalanche area in winter and spring, taking the longer but safer ascend, is best. Head from Alice Ridge by climbing northwest from the Elfin Lakes shelter and cross the saddle between Columnar Peak and the Gargoyles. Now descend to Ring Creek and make your way to Garibaldi Neve. To reach the east face from this point, climb the glacier between Garibaldi and Atwell, head up summit glacier to the west peak of Garibaldi. This takes about six hours from Elfin Lakes. Going northwest from the neve reaches the northeast face onto the east ridge below the Tent. Go west, making your way to the head of Warren Glacier and the final steep slopes.
Dalton Dome at 2620 metres (8600 ft.) features three different routes to the summit. They are the north face, northwest face and the southwest ridge. Atwell Peak is 2620 metres (8600 ft.) high and usually climbed in winter or early spring. It offers climbing options such as the north ridge, east face, south ridge, northwest face, Siberian Express and the Armenian Express.
The Black Tusk:
This is the most popular climbing area in the park. A track has been worn to the base. The real climb on Black Tusk that reaches heights of 2315 metres (6800 ft.) is the chimney. Although it is a Class 2 to 3, the rock is steep and one should be careful. The open ridge that is northeast of Black Tusk is called Empetrum Peak at 1992 metres (6536 ft.) Good ski routes are the features of Panorama Ridge, Corrie Peak, Gentian Peak and Helm Peak.
Castle Towers Mountain:
The highest peak east of Garibaldi Lake is Castle Towers Mountain at 2675 metres (8778 ft.) in height. It can be reached from the west ridge, south side, east side or the northwest face. Other excellent climbing in this region is Phyllis´ Engine, granite spires south of Castle Towers that tower to 2560 metres (8400 ft.). Across Cheakamus Glacier from Castle Towers is Mt. Davidson at 2500 metres (8200 ft.) and Mr. Carr at 2590 metres (8500 ft.) is southeast of Castle Towers. The Bookworms, the Sphinx, Deception Peak, Guard Mountain, the Table, Mount Luxor and many others offer good climbing in this region.
Northern Section of Garibaldi Park:
This area sports the highest peaks and the best weather in the park. Most treks can be approached by way of Wedgemont Lake. The highest mountain in Garibaldi Park is Wedge Mountain at 2904 metres (9527 ft.). The summit can be reached by the west ridge, north couloir, north arete, north face, the northeast side or the south side. Northwest of Wedgemount Lake is Mount Weart that reaches 2870 metres (9400 ft.) in height. Other summits in this region of the park are the Owls, Eureka Mountain, Mt. Neal, Mt. Currie and Mt. James Turner.
Joffre Group:
This is a perfect area for mountaineers to take novice climbers as it has everything a student needs. There are ridges, alpine lakes, rock faces, glaciers and icefalls. Although, the peaks are not technically difficult, the scenery and wilderness quiet is very appealing. Most of the approaches are from the Duffy Lake Road. Joffre Peak that reaches a height of 2710 metres (8900 ft.) offers ten different climbing options, that range from Class 3 to mid Class 5 and vary in length. Between Lillooet and Duffy Lakes is Mt. Matier. This is the highest summit in the region and towers 2770 metres (9100 ft.). Depending on which route you take up, they range from Class 3 to 5.