Bourgeau Cliffs

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These cliffs are situated at the base of Mount Bourgeau and face south towards the Sunshine Ski Resort parking lot. The main climbing area is divided roughly in two by a prominent waterfall, climbed in winter by the classic ice climb Bourgeau Left-hand. The most developed area is Bourgeau Slab, located a short distance right of the waterfall and one of the better multi-pitch sport climbing areas in the Canadian Rockies. Two interesting, but probably unrepeated, climbs have been done on the large wall left of the waterfall, Bourgeau Wall. Recently a multi-pitch sport climb The Early Worm was completed on the same wall between the existing routes. 

The cliffs face south and despite the high elevation have a surprisingly long climbing season. This, combined with excellent rock and a relatively short approach (30 minutes), makes them increasingly popular.