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11,191 ft · The Royal Group, British Columbia
Mount King George
Mount King George is an 11,191 ft peak in the Royal Group, British Columbia. The standard route is the Southwest Face: 17 mi, 7,087 ft of gain, Class 3.
Mount King George at a glance
- Elevation11,191 ft3,411 m
- RouteSouthwest FaceClass 3
- Distance17 mi7,087 ft gain
- Time2 – 3 daysVery Hard effort
- SeasonJul – Sep
- RangeThe Royal GroupBritish Columbia
Climbing the Southwest Face
From Radium Hot Springs, drive Highway 93 into Kootenay National Park, turn onto Settlers Road and follow the Kootenay-Palliser and Palliser River logging roads about 60 km to a pullout near Fynn Creek in Height of the Rockies Provincial Park. Ford the Palliser River, since the bridge is gone, and follow Fynn Creek to a high camp. The guides' Southwest Face variation passes Princess Mary to the col, then traverses ledges onto a 40 to 45 degree glacier and couloir, mostly at 3rd class. Crevasses, cornices, rockfall and isolation are the main hazards. Plan 2 to 3 days and carry porcupine wire for the car.
Gear and hazards
What to bring
Backpack (55–75 L)
Hiking Boots
Water
Offline Maps
Headlamp
Satellite Communicator
Whistle
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Sun Hat
Midlayer
Insulated Jacket
Hardshell Jacket
Warm Hat
Buff
Midweight Gloves
Trekking Poles
GPS Device
Power Bank
Water Filter
First-Aid Kit
Emergency Bivy
Ice Axe
Helmet
What to watch for
- Stream crossing
- Crevasses
- Cornices
- Rockfall
- Remote location
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Frequently asked questions
How tall is Mount King George?
Mount King George is 11,191 feet (3,411 m) tall. It is in the Royal Group, British Columbia.
How does Mount King George rank among the Canadian Rockies 11,000ers?
At 11,191 feet, Mount King George is the 33rd highest of the 54 Canadian Rockies 11,000ers. The highest is Mount Robson.
How hard is it to climb Mount King George?
The Southwest Face is Class 3, which means scrambling, where you use your hands to climb and a fall could be serious. Yak rates the overall effort very hard: 17 miles with 7,087 feet of elevation gain.
How many days does it take to climb Mount King George?
Most climbers plan 2 – 3 days for the Southwest Face, with at least one night on the mountain.
Is Mount King George dangerous to climb?
It has real risks: avalanche and icefall danger, crevasses on the glacier and rockfall from loose rock. Teams rope up for glacier travel, and many first-timers climb with a guide.
Do you need an ice axe for Mount King George?
Plan on it. An ice axe is on the gear list for the Southwest Face for the snow and ice on the upper mountain. Conditions vary through the season, so check recent reports before you go.
When is the best time to climb Mount King George?
The usual climbing window is July to September. Outside it, expect snow, storms or closed access, and check the summit forecast before you go.
Climb Mount King George with Yak
Plan your route on a topo map, check the summit forecast, then log your climb and see what is left on your list