Cairbou Mountain

Date Added: June 7, 2008

Last Update: December 7, 2008

This is not the *true* summit of Caribou Mountain, but it is on the same 'range'. Its steep and to the point. Before long you are rewarded with a view of Bennett Lake, nestled between mountain peaks. The alpine ridge is a pleasure to climb and the adventurous could continue for more than a day amongst ridges, tarns and valleys.

Distance: 8 km

Elevation Gain: 1000 m (3280 ft)

Time: 4-5 hours

Directions

Drive to the Carcross cutoff (Klondike Highway #2) and follow it for 45 km (6 km north of Carcross). As soon as you cross a small stream (which may be dry), there is a driveway on the left that runs parallel with the highway. Park at the bottom of the driveway without blocking it.

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Description

Walk up the driveway and take the second left into the trees (about 30-40 meters). After another 20 - 30 meters take a right onto the trail through the bush. Follow this trail until you meet up with another trail and follow it left, up towards the ridge.

The path is easy to follow until high in the ridge. At this point you can follow the cairns or make your way up the ridge edge to the summit.

Winter

Follow the same trail as the summer path. The total time is roughly the same.