Bugaboo Spire

Bugaboo Spire is a granite summit in the Purcell Mountains reaching about 3,200 meters with steep rock faces. The mountain offers multiple technical climbing routes for experienced mountaineers.

The first ascent took place in 1916 when Conrad Kain led Albert and Bess MacCarthy along with John Vincent to the summit. This achievement marked the start of the mountain's importance in Canadian mountaineering.

The mountain draws experienced climbers from across North America seeking difficult granite routes in a remote setting. The place has become a destination where mountaineers test themselves against demanding technical challenges.

Access is through Bugaboo Provincial Park where climbers hike from a lower parking area to Conrad Kain Hut at higher elevation. This mountain hut serves as a base camp and starting point for the various climbing routes.

The mountain sits between Vowell and Crescent glaciers, requiring climbers to navigate across crevassed ice. This location surrounded by glacial terrain makes approaching the routes an integral part of the climbing adventure.

Location: British Columbia

Elevation above the sea: 3,204 m

GPS coordinates: 50.74580,-116.78934

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:30