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Leaving the parking
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| Ski mountaineering: Fab and I decided to include a stay at Peyto hut on
this trip. We had the hut to ourselves for this lovely evening, the
temperature was mild and the absent wind allowed us to hang out
outside. We enjoyed the glacier and its numerous summits. The following
day we packed our things and left the hut early. Our objective was to
ascend Baker on the way out. The traverse to the col and north-east
ridge is gentle and straightforward. That's where we left our skis and
grabbed our alpine axe. The steep snow slope, corniced on one side, is
manageable but the wind-driven snow was painful on any exposed skin.
Our summit stay was short; the wind was relentless. Thankfully,
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ski down was nice and quick. At the lake the temperature had warmed
greatly, we took an extended break and were entertained by two ravens. |
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Skiing across Peyto
Lake. |
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The moraine we
ascend is up ahead. |
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At the glaciology
center, always a great place for a stop. |
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Mount Baker from the
Peyto hut. |
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Leaving the hut to
ascend Baker. |
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Mount Baker,
(picture taken on an trip to Mount Habel). Steep snow slopes from the
col lead to the summit. |
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Poor definition, the
angle looks deceivingly gentle. |
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Already coming down after a
session of snow blasting up the ridge to the very windy summit. |
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Back down on the
flats, entertained by ravens. |
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The two Peyto ravens. |
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