Ref: Vern
Dewit's Explor8ion |
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Caldron Peak from
Mistaya Mountain. |
Scramble: RT 13.0
(including Mistaya Mountain); 1.0
from the saddle, bottom of Caldron's southern west ridge. This
ascent is not as
pleasant as Mistaya Mountain's snow gully. The initial traverse in
blocky terrain to the
westerly slopes followed by loose rubble makes one look for firm
ground. Once at the top, it clearly becomes a worthwhile
outing, which
offers awesome views. The fact that this was the second summit
today also added a sense of accomplishment! Now we must return to the
car in good time to go pick-up our hounds boarded at the kennel for the
first time! |
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Heading towards the
saddle. |
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A simple plod to the
summit. |
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Mistaya Mountain and
the snow gully ascent. |
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On the summit ridge. |
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Peyto Lake below the
sheer east side. |
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Summit cairn ahead. |
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Caldron Lake, Peyto
Peak and Mount Baker (right). |
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Mount Patterson
situated north-west. |
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Peyto Lake and the
gravel flats. |
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Time to head down. |
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Lovely landscape. |
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Mount Thompson and
more lovely landscape. |
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The approach from
above the headwall. |
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Looking back at the
trail above the headwall. |
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Well-worn trail on
the moraine. |
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Logs bridging a raging, milky torrent. |
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