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Originally Posted by Kybosh
If you choose to do Mt. Indefatigable, I would exercise extreme caution on the ridge. People have died on that ridge and I wouldn't take novices along it. The hike is pretty good leading up to the ridge though, just stop and turn around once at the top.
Also, get yourself some bear spray. I've seen plenty of bears and bear evidence in and around that area. Actually, the last time I went up that direction, the trail was closed due to grizzly sightings.
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Really? What's so scary about that ridge? I've seen people take their 12 year olds to that summit. And if you don't take the ridge you miss out on the kickarse scree ski.
In any case, Mt. Indy is also my favourite hike in K-Country, although it is closed a lot due to grizzlies.
An easier summit is Mt. Baldy. I've taken my wife up there, and she doesn't have any experience, so they should be able to handle it.
If they're complete pansies you can take them on that Mt. Everest trail. I've been up there with my grandparents, and it was a nice hike with a pretty decent view at the top.
If they really want a grueling climb, the worst I've been on are Mt. Rae and Mt. Buller. I was hung over massively when I did Buller, though, so it might not be as hard as I remember.
That lookout point at Barrier Lake is a nice easy climb as someone mentioned. I suggest that's one of the first you try. See if the gang is up for something harder.
If you want to get crazy, I once did a loop through a bunch of spots, one of which included Three Aisle Lake. I can't remember how to get there, but it was a great 4 (5?) day backpacking trip.
Do you have any experience at all with scrambles? If not, I'm not sure any of this is a good idea. It's always good to have at least one guy that knows what he's doing.