2006年10月3日 · The Pigeon Spire sits to the west of Snowpatch Spire dividing the Bugaboo and Vowell Glaciers. The classic West Ridge is by far the most popular route on the spire and the main descent for all other routes. The East face is the largest and most impressive side of the spire and easily viewable from the Pigeon Fork of the Bugaboo Glacier.

Pigeon Spire could easily be considered the most aesthetic of the Bugaboo Spires. From any angle, it appears to show off its black sharp walls as they contrast the glacier terrain. Yet its summit is one of the most accessible climbs in the Bugaboos by way of the classic and most popular West Ridge route.

2020年8月13日 · The west ridge of Pigeon Spire, famous for exhilarating exposure and spectacular views, is hailed as one of North America’s best easy 5th-class alpine climbs. Located within Bugaboo Provincial Park , colloquially known as the Bugaboos or the “Bugs”, the route delivers on spectacular views of arguably British Columbia’s most striking ...

Pigeon Spire is a peak in the Purcell Mountains of the Columbia Mountains in southeastern British Columbia, Canada. It may be one of the most climbed of the spires in The Bugaboos owing to its relatively low prominence from the Vowell Glacier and …

2006年10月5日 · The West Ridge on Pigeon Spire is one of the most classic climbs in the Bugaboo's. The route is not technically difficult, consisting of mostly 4th-class scrambling but the position and exposure are spectacular.

2014年7月30日 · Among the granite spires in the Bugaboos, Pigeon Spire offers a relatively straightforward route up. The West Ridge is only rated at Alpine II, 5.4 and the 5th class sections are short-lived. Despite the fact it’s “easy”, this is a true classic with high quality scrambling and incredible positioning – rumored to be the best 5.4 in North ...

2017年8月3日 · On July 29th, John Guy and I climbed the West Ridge of Pigeon Spire. Touted as “The Best 5.4 in the World,” this route fully lived up to that reputation. John and I needed a low stress, fun day out after our epic on Bugaboo Spire. The classic view of Pigeon Spire. Our route roughly followed the right-hand skyline. Photo: John Guy

Pigeon Spire is a 3200’+/- ascent day from the Conrad Kain Hut. From the hut, we ascended by way of the more remote Pigeon Fork-Bugaboo Glacier approach (versus the Snowpatch-Bugaboo col). The glacier terrain is much more challenging and interesting via this route. You bypass a significant ice fall next to Houndstooth (photo) en route.

2025年3月5日 · Proceed cautiously on this 9.0-mile out-and-back trail near Spillimacheen, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a popular trail for camping, hiking, and rock climbing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Follow the upper Vowell glacier to the toe of Pigeon Spire's west ridge, Just above the Pigeon-Howser Col. You can ditch your glacier gear, ice axes, and crampons here. Next scramble up the ridge, taking the path of least resistance.