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Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies
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Meeting Alison at the trailhead.
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Scramble.
This is a short outing that typically grants fine views. We happen to
go when the air was smothered by thick smoke due to ravaging forest fires. The views were
practically rendered none-existent but that didn't stop us from enjoying
this fun scramble. The approach was pleasant and we reached the saddle
in good time. After taking a nice break, we started up the ascent
ridge. The real scrambling only begins when the route drops off the
ridgeline on the west aspect before reaching the crack in the slab. The
crack grants good holds and did not pose a problem. The exposure isn't
overly notable although a couple of sections are exciting. As far as
route finding goes, the route is obvious and well worn in places. In
very little time we stood on the summit and sat to savour some
delicious sushi. Even though the mountains were mostly obscured, the
opaque sky with its orange hue offered its own little cachet. All and
all, this outing is short and sweet!
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Very smoky from numerous forest fires.
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Approaching the mountain on a good trail.
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Almost at the saddle.
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The ascent ridge as seen from the saddle.
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Taking a break.
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Off we go!
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We can barely see Commonwealth Peak behind Fabrice.
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Upon reaching the ridgeline ahead, we'll drop on the opposite aspect for more serious scrambling.
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Looking back.
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A short distance and good scrambling seperates us from the top.
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Alison carefully follows Fabrice.
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The ramp leads to the infamous crack in the slab.
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Here it is! It's not that bad.
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More interesting scrambling.
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Final bit before the summit. |
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At the top.
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Cegnfs and Mount Murray are obscured by smoke.
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Summit sushi, yum yum.
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Leaving the top.
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Back in scrambling mode.
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A fine picture of Fab and Alison tackling the ridge crest.
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Backtracking to the crack.
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Route finding is straightforward.
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The exposure isn't overly heady.
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This is the ramp to the ridgeline from the bottom of the crack.
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Up and over!
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Woohoo, that's a fast ticket down...
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Almost back at the saddle.
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Awesome scree run.
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Pleasant hike back to the trail.
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