For the Tick-List: Mr. Rogers Smokes a Fat One at Lake Louise

Back of the Lake at Lake Louise has some of the best single-pitch rock climbs in the Canadian Rockies, thanks to the nature of the compact quartzite. There are dozens of classics from 5.6 to 5.14, but one of the pumpiest at the grade is Mr. Rogers Smokes a Fat One.

At 5.11b, the steep route follows cracks and slopers up the esthetic Air Voyage Wall. It was originally climbed on trad gear by Joe Buzowski in 1986, but later retro-bolted by him and others who established routes at the crag, to be safer. It is still sometimes climbed on gear.

It starts up a blocky crack before heading up big moves on round holds until a crimpy crux near a leftward traverse on good holds to the anchor. A true endurance route that’s a little easier if you can hand jam. Highly Recommended.

Length: 29 metres
Bolts: 11
Location: Left side of Air Voyage Wall. Short scramble to base.

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