Mount Logan is the 2nd highest mountain in North America, and is often compared to Alaska's Mount McKinley as "a more spectacular mountain without the crowds"! Unlike Denali, Mount Logan sees very few ascents each year.

Details for 2009 Mount Logan expedition

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Skis or snowshoes may be used on this trip - if climbers wish to bring skis they should be advanced-intermediate or expert skiers with backcountry touring experience. Snow shoes are recommended for all others. For safety reasons and due to the need for keeping rope teams moving efficiently it is possible that all team members may be required to travel on snowshoes.

Due to the nature of the climb and the amount of time required, team members should be prepared to carry large packs and/or haul sleds while ferrying loads between camps. Pack sizes will be approx. 25-30 kg per person for each carry.

Please contact our office directly if you have questions regarding your suitability for this climb expedition.

This once-in-a-lifetime trip starts with a 1-hour flight through some of the highest, most remote mountains in North America. After landing at approximately 2,800 meters at the lower end of the "Kings Trench", we will set our base camp on the Quintino Sella Glacier. From there we spend 5-6 days making our way on skis or snowshoes up the glaciers to establish an Advanced Base Camp at the 4,000 meter col between the Logan Massif and King Peak. After this point, in order to continue acclimatizing well, we will take a rest day before staging our carries over the next few days onto the upper mountain. Our final camp will be at approximately 5,500 meters in preparation for the summit attempt. After the summit, our descent back down our route will take a quick two days. A climb (and ski run for the skiers) to be remembered!

Due to the need to acclimatize on a mountain of this nature, the elevation gain between camps is only 600-700 meters every 2-days. This allows for a slower pace, though participants should be in excellent physical condition and be prepared for extreme weather conditions and altitude.

NOTE:
Please keep in mind that the weather on Logan will vary from one extreme to another, with temperatures realistically ranging from -40 to +30 Celsius; winds up to 100 km/hr; and, snowfalls in excess of 1 meter in one storm. Prepare your equipment accordingly. It also is recommended that you have spare street clothes for the beginning and the end of the trip. If you are concerned about your equipment, please contact our office directly for any questions. Also, keep in mind the following:

• A sleeping bag liner, Bivi-sac or Vapor Barrier Liner (VBL) increases your bags warmth
• VBL socks with lightweight synthetic liner socks will increase foot warmth
• Make sure boots and clothing are not too tight or constrictive (boots should not be fit for "performance")
• Custom fitted Intuition boot liners (or similar) are recommended for boots to increase warmth
• At higher altitudes it is often not possible to move quickly enough to stay warm, so do not rely on your ability to generate heat while traveling - you must have adequate clothing for all conditions

If you have any further questions about the equipment required for the Mount Logan trip, please contact us directly to discuss complete equipment requirements and details.

The team will meet on Saturday, May 10th in Whitehorse and go over final details and equipment checks before heading to the Kluane Lake staging area for the flight onto Logan. Participants are responsible for getting themselves to (and from) Whitehorse and all accommodation and meals while in Whitehorse. We recommend that all participants plan to arrive in Whitehorse on Friday, May 9th.

All air and ground transportation, food, permits, Guiding services and group equipment is supplied after departing Whitehorse.