Abbot Pass Glacier Hike Weekends

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	Abbot Pass Glacier Hike Weekends Nestled in a high pass between Mt. Victoria and Mt. Lefroy, the Abbot Pass Hut is one of the highest and most spectacular alpine cabins in Canada. After a bus ride to Lake O’Hara, ascend the fine stone path built by Lawrence Grassi. Descend to Lake Louise the next day via one of the two routes: via Victoria Glacier or Fuhrmann Ledges. This hike is more difficult than the Wapta Icefield hike with sections of loose scree and some exposure. Includes: accommodation, guide and glacier safety gear. Victoria Glacier Hike This hike will take you through one of the most historic and scenic passes in the Canadian Rockies. The Abbot Hut is a remarkable stone building built by the Swiss guides in the 1920s. On the second day you will descend the Victoria Glacier as it snakes down between the cliffs of Mt. Victoria and Mt. Lefroy. This trip is scheduled in early July so as to take advantage of thick snow cover on the glacier. Jul 10–11 Fuhrmann Ledges and Lefroy Glacier Follow the spectacular Fuhrmann Ledges, which traverse a high ledge system on Mt. Lefroy, before descending to the Lefroy Glacier and the Lower Victoria Glacier. This is one of the most remarkable mountain routes accessible to hikers with little or no previous climbing experience. Ledges Sep 11-12
Trip Ratings	Level 1: Average 5-6 hours of hiking per day on rolling terrain and good trails with up to 500m elevation gain; moderate pace. For those with previous hiking experience and are in fair physical condition. Level 2: Average 5-8 hours of hiking per day on rolling terrain and mostly good trails with up to nearly 1000m elevation gain; moderate pace. For those with hiking experience and are in moderate physical condition. Level 3: Average up to 8 hours of hiking per day on varied (and at times rough) terrain and up to 1000m elevation gain; moderate to advanced pace. For those with previous glacier hiking experience and in excellent physical condition.
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