In 1934, four mountaineers from Manitoba piled into their Plymouth and pointed its headlights west to Tatlayoko Lake in British Columbia. Their goal? To conquer B.C.' s tallest mountain.

These young adventurers were following in the footsteps of the courageous, sometimes tragic, attempts made by other climbers to summit " Mystery Mountain." But one tantalizing challenge remained: the main tower. This central spire was a nightmarish image for any climber; a sheer column of barren rock encased in ice. But the irresistible allure of " Mystery Mountain" electrified the public and the race was on.