The focal point in Mount Robson Provincial Park
is Mount Robson, at 3954 metres (12,972 ft.) high, it is the highest peak in the Canadian
Rockies. Robson towers over this entire area and on a clear day the summit can be
seen from the Yellowhead Highway (Highways #16 and # 5) that cuts through the park.
Mount
Robson Provincial Park is next to the Alberta border and Jasper
National Park, with easy access from the east and the west. The mountains, waterfalls,
lakes and rivers within the park make it an interesting place for hiking, climbing
and backcountry trekking. Mt. Robson and the many other mountains in the park are
very challenging to even the most skilled mountaineers. Since first discovered, the
mountain has been tempting climbers. Attempts to climb Mt. Robson were made in 1907,
1908 and 1909, all failed. In 1913, two attempts were made. The ascent from the southwest
failed, but the one along the northeast face was successful. Ever since, experienced
climbers have been trying to conquer Mount Robson and other challenging summits in
the area.
Only experienced mountaineers, with proper equipment such as ropes,
ice axes, climbing boots, crampons, over night equipment should attempt
this climb or try crossing the glaciers and snowfields. Mount Robson
and surrounding mountains have taken their toll of climbers. Be safe,
have fun!
