A direct view of Guide’s Ridge with Sunset Ridge on the right

So Kyle and Kai set off from the Guide Shack at 9am, jumped on to a Mountain Express bus (free!) and shuttled up to the mountain (also known as the town of Mt. CB).  From there it’s a scenic ride up the Silver Queen chair lift–although it’s always a little strange to ride the lift without skis attached to your feet. . .At the top of the lift it’s a short hike to where you rope up for the ridge. 

 

Although it’s an intimidating vantage from below, once you start on the ridge, you realize how accessible this route is.  By riding the lift, your approach is casual and the route up the ridge can be done in basic sneakers or approach shoes.  This route is a classic example of an excursion for people with hiking experience but with little or  no rope/harness skills to get out and push their limits a little with the assistance of a trained guide.  It’s also great for people with a rock climbing background to put those skills towards a summit.  Whatever your background, it’s incredibly comforting to have a qualified AMGA trained escort in terrain that has some consequence. 

 Kyle is always super psyched to go guiding and willing to go out with clients with only a moment’s notice.  Thanks Kai for being game for this climb.  We hope you enjoyed getting a new perspective on Mt. CB!