Ref: Being-Outdoors
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Tim Jones Peak.
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Snowshoe
trip: RT 4.0 (includes Pump Peak); 30 minutes up from Pump Peak. After
reaching Pump Peak, I set my eyes on Tim Jones Peak. I was looking
forward to leaving the hordes of people behind; the path ahead seemed
deserted. I quickly descended Pump's summit block and donned my
snowshoes. The conditions were good, and the weather was great; it was
a perfect day to be in the mountains. With little effort, I reached the
summit; an older European man was taking pictures. We conversed briefly
while I also took pictures. As I scrutinized Mount Seymour, he asked me
if I was considering an attempt, to which I answered I was going to
give it a try. He warned me about some acquaintances of his being swept
down the steep slope while traversing to the col between Tim Jones and
Seymour; he also added I should have crampons and an axe. I hadn't
researched this outing at all; the truth is, I intended to continue
past this peak only if conditions permitted. After a short descent from
the top, I stood by the steep slope that rounds up Tim Jone's
shoulder. I felt comfortable proceeding without an axe as the snow
surface wasn't icy; however, I had to take my snowshoes off due to
stiff snow and boot across. There was a ski track from the lone skier; skis were a better option, granting flotation and
edging. My spidey senses alerted me when my steps punched through the
snow into a void. Experience told me the slab of wind-affected snow
could potentially be problematic. Pulling the plug at this point was an
easy decision. Before climbing back to the first peak and returning to
the parking lot, I enjoyed a quiet break soaking in the vibrant
sunshine with a raven companion.
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Leaving the crowd behind.
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Looking back.
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A lone skier making his way to Mount Seymour.
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North-western view with Crown Mountain on the left and West Lion in the middle.
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Judge Howay and Robie Reid to the east.
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Trees are beautifully framed by the sun filtering through the clouds.
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This raven wants a snack.
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Southern view over Pump Peak.
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Lovely wintery scenery.
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Vancouver from Pump Peak.
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The easy escape grants nice views.
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Neat snow ghosts.
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