| Ref: Alan Kane's
Scrambles
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Looking back on our way to Wilcox Pass. |
| Scramble: RT 7.0; 3.25 up. This
scramble is delightful! The weather was nice and the cloud formations
added a lot of atmosphere. We approached Wilcox Pass from the Icefields
Information Center. To avoid side-hilling in talus, walking down the
highway (south) a little grants a straight line of ascent. We enjoyed
the outstanding scenery and appreciated the well-worn trail on the
mountain. We were expecting more snow on the ground but there was very
little. It seemed we lollygagged the whole day. This season has not
favored such conditions for us... Very nice. |
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Standing near some particular boulders. |
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Walking on the broad grassy ridge is pleasant. |
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Our objective comes into view. |
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The clouds are lifting. |
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Several groups out on Mount Athabasca, at least 12 people. |
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Approaching the ridge crest. |
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Nigel Peak. |
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Fine trail with exceptional sights in all directions. |
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Following the trail through the rockband. |
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Mount Andromeda in the background. |
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The summit is shrouded by thin cloud. |
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The upper mountain is more challenging. |
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I follow. |
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Slippery bit on the way to the summit. |
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Summit picture, Mount Athabasca is in the clouds. |
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Must we really leave? |
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Steeper terrain. |
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Fab downclimbing a short step. |
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Almost back down on the grasses. |
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A family of marmots basking in the sun. |
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Heading straight down to the highway. |
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