Bugaboo Spire, Granite mountain summit in Purcell Mountains, British Columbia, Canada.
Bugaboo Spire reaches an elevation of 3,204 meters, presenting steep granite faces and multiple technical climbing routes within the Selkirk Mountains range.
Conrad Kain, Albert MacCarthy, Bess MacCarthy, and John Vincent completed the first ascent of Bugaboo Spire in 1916, establishing its significance in Canadian mountaineering.
The Northeast Ridge and Kain Route have become essential destinations for North American climbers seeking challenging granite ascents in remote wilderness settings.
Climbers access the mountain through Bugaboo Provincial Park, hiking from the 1,500-meter parking lot to Conrad Kain Hut at 2,300 meters for base camp.
The mountain sits between Vowell and Crescent glaciers, requiring climbers to navigate crevassed terrain while accessing the various technical climbing routes.
Location: British Columbia
Elevation above the sea: 3,204 m
GPS coordinates: 50.74580,-116.78934
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:10
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