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Trailhead and well-trodden trail. |
| Scramble: RT 4.0; 2.0 up. This is a
good scramble for this time of the year. The busy trail is most likely
packed down throughout the winter season, that's a bonus! We left the
trailhead at 10 AM, it was windy but the temperature was mild. We
carried snowshoes, crampons and axe to get accustomed to some extra
weight. At treeline the scenery unfolds and the col is near. From the
col, the surrounding summits are very close. Many hikers easily combine
Ha Ling and Miner's Peak; we visited Ha Ling 15 years ago so we opted
to bypass the popular viewpoint. The ascent to the Miner's summit cairn
is brief and the view does not disappoint. We also included a short
trek to the Three Miners only 20 minutes away. The gusting winds were
not as much of a hindrance as we expected... This short, easy objective
is a joy! |
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At treeline with the
Three Miners ahead. |
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Gaining the col. |
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Ha Ling Peak is very close. |
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Miner's Peak ahead on my left. |
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Looking at the tri-summit from Miner's short summit ridge. |
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Last few steps to the top. |
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Canmore from the top. |
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Fab next to the summit cairn. |
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Leaving for the Three Miners. |
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Another look at Miner's Peak on the quick extension. |
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Second Miner. |
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Third and highest Miner. |
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Too windy to hang out we leave for shelter. |
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The saddle is a decent place for a break. |
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