Mount Forbes

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.

• 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.