Ref: Recreation Sites and Trails BC
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Enjoying a pleasant walk to Mount Mobley.
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Snowshoe
trip: RT 12.75 (includes Crowfoot
Mountain); 2.5 up from Crowfoot Mountain. Summiting Mount Mobley was
the main goal of this trip. Another point of interest was visiting the
Mobley Lookout, which is situated on the edge of the mountainside. The
hike from Crowfoot on the plateau was very pleasant; there isn't much
height gain and the distance is relatively short. Although clouds had
rolled in, it remained mild with the absence of wind. Most snowmobilers
were on their way back by now. I gained the summit and took pictures;
from there, I could see the lookout close by. The sky had already an
orange hue; I carried on without wasting too much time as I wanted to
catch the sunset from the lookout. Upon arriving at the cabin, I wasn't
surprised to see a group of snowmobilers. I dropped my pack and
took more pictures. Following a quick chat with some of the riders, I
found a nice spot nearby to set my tent. Before settling in, I
enjoyed the rich colours of the sun setting over the surrounding
mountains.
This is always an additional bonus. The snowmobilers were still
inside the tiny cabin; I was really glad I had decided to bring my
tent. I ate some food, made myself comfortable then fell asleep
quickly; I had a good night. My return didn't seem nearly as long as my
ascent. The trek along the plateau was peaceful with no snowmobilers.
Furthermore, by the time I reached the steep trails down the mountain,
the snow had softened drastically granting excellent whooshing
conditions. All and all, this was a good spring trip!
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Looking back, the sun filters through darkening clouds.
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Following the groomed trail over gentle rolling hills.
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Crowfoot Mountain is well behind me now.
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On the broad summit of Mount Mobley looking north-east.
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Mounts Begbie and English tower above Mount Fowler.
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The lookout sits on the highpoint ahead.
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There's numerous snowmobilers at the Mobley Lookout. |
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Southern view with Crowfoot Mountain and Mount Ida on the left. |
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I'm savouring the sunset.
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Northern view towards Bischoff Peak and Mount Smiley.
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My tent isn't too far from the lookout.
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The Anstey Range in the evening alpenglow.
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The lookout is right by a cliff's edge.
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Last glimpse of the sunset.
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Fabulous colours surround Dunn Peak.
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Mobley Lookout the following morning.
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A quick look inside.
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Backtracking to Crowfoot Mountain.
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Mount Hilliam and Black Mountain border the small town of Sorrento.
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