Definitions for 'bugaboo'

noun: an imaginary monster used to frighten children

noun: a source of concern

One look at the glaciated granite spires of the Bugaboos and you’ll agree that the definition is well fitting. So what’s there to be concerned about? For starters Bugaboo Provincial Park is no stranger to bad weather. Come prepared for rain and snow no matter the time of year or wether reports. When the sun does shine, you can find your self climbing from June until September with the best month being July. August can be host to great wether as well, but consecutive years of low snow packs have made the glaciated approaches to many of the spires treacherous, and come August the canvases are at their widest. Don't forget your helmet and ice axe

Once you arrive you can take your pick of any one of the many classic lines. The grade V5.10 Becky- Chouinard on Howser Tower and the grade III5.7 North East Ridge of Bugaboo Spire are among the celebrated “50 Classic Climbs of North America” The Bugaboos are also host to the West Ridge of Pigeon Spire, arguably the best 5.4 on earth.