Mount Forbes
Mountain Prominent Banff National Park peak with glaciated slopes
In Alberta’s Rockies, Mount Forbes stands among glacier-carved peaks and remote routes. Climbers and backcountry parties come for technical ascents, crevassed glaciers, and long approaches from park access points.
Mount Forbes is a major peak in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta with a summit elevation of about 3,612 metres. It is one of the highest mountains in Banff National Park and a notable objective for alpine climbers.
Approaches involve glacier travel and long alpine routes; climbs are technical and usually attempted by experienced parties using glacier and rock skills. The mountain is significant within the park for its scale and remote alpine environment.
The peak lies within Banff National Park in Alberta, in the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies, surrounded by glaciers, high ridges and other major peaks.
- Elevation: Summit elevation is approximately 3,612 metres, making it one of Alberta's highest peaks.
Tips for Visiting Mount Forbes #
- Mount Forbes is the highest peak within Banff National Park and involves long, glaciated, alpine routes; treat any attempt as a multi-day expedition requiring glacier travel skills and technical gear.
- Plan and expect a lengthy approach and objective hazards from melting snow - climb in summer when routes are most stable, start very early each day to reduce exposure to afternoon melt and crevasse danger.
- Arrange a Banff backcountry permit and file a detailed route and emergency plan; because the mountain is remote, parties routinely camp on the approach and should be self-sufficient for several days.
Best Time to Visit Mount Forbes #
Best attempted in midsummer when snow and glacier travel are at their minimum; otherwise the peak is a technical, seasonal mountaineering objective.
Weather & Climate near Mount Forbes #
Mount Forbes's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -20°C to 10°C. Abundant rainfall (1256 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -20°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -18°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -17°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).
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May
May is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm).
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July
July is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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October
October is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (129 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -19°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).
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