One of the best sustained scrambles in BC? Maybe it's an easy alpine climb but whatever you want to call it, it's rad! Do the long drive up the Chehalis FSR and then turn onto the Skwellepil Creek FSR. Things get pretty bumpy and the waterbeds are big so 4x4 HC is needed.

One of the most classic alpine climbs in the Tantalus Range. Expect to see other parties on nice summer weekends. It's not a gimme though - you've got to get to Lake Lovely Water, up the approach slopes and onto the East Ridge, before the real climbing even starts!

One of the most exciting and aesthetic moderate routes in the Tantalus. This is a long route so most parties will opt to solo the majority of it, if not the whole thing. Belaying the entire thing would be an all-day affair. That being said, a short rope and very small rack isn't a bad idea to have along - especially if the moat presents a big obstacle.

Mount Ossa’s long approach has led to it being a fairly under appreciated scramble. But the superb rock quality, terrific views, and good scrambling to hike ratio should make it a far more popular route.

The Owl-Tenquille Traverse connects its namesake lakes via an open alpine trail (mostly) system. It's easy to complete in either direction. One of the most difficult parts is the logistics of a point-to-point run!

Not to be confused with Joffre Peak near Pemberton, B.C., Mount Joffre is the second southernmost 11er and sits among a large series of incredible peaks. The north face of the route is covered by a large blanket glacier with the southern face a steep, forbidding mass of ice and rock. The route can be done in winter on skis or on foot in summer conditions.

Mount Rundle is the iconic, tilted mountain just south of Banff townsite. The west face is less steep than the rest, and it’s the side that the “Normal Route” takes to the summit. A worn path exists all the way to the top, so the difficulty borders on extreme hiking and easy scrambling.

Mount Temple is one of Banff’s famous peaks that exceed 11,000 feet. Viewed from the Trans-Canada Highway near Lake Louise, its profile dominates the skyline. From all angles, the mountain looks quite formidable, but there is a relatively moderate route hiding on one side, tucked out of sight from the highway and most trails in the area.

Mount Whyte is one of the best viewpoints short of Mount Temple that one can experience in and around Lake Louise. It is a tricky scramble with a couple of rather exhilarating moves. Most people will include Mount Niblock in this trip because the peaks share a col, and just getting there is often the most frustrating part.

Cirque Peak is the often-photographed mountain above Helen Lake. The lake is a popular destination, and the peak beckoning beyond gets a fair amount of traffic as well. It makes an excellent introductory scramble, or a quick check off the list for the seasoned peak bagger.