| Ref: Aaron Cameron and Matt Gunn's Hikes around Invermere
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At the trailhead for
Tiger Pass. |
| Scramble: The crux of this trip was driving up
the
steep,
narrow access road to the trailhead with the extended cab 4x4. We often
had to do multiple point turns and straddle the embankment, tires
within 6" of the edge in some places. We were pleading with the
Big Guy no one would come down the other way. The hike to Tiger Pass
was very enjoyable with some firm snow patches. It is incredibly scenic
from the start and the descent on the glacier to Shangri-La is also
quite amazing and
surprisingly straightforward.
We set camp at the Upper Dunbar Lakes. The next morning the
weather was clear and calm, we quickly left our camp to make our way up
to the top. The ascent was steep but easy. Man, the view from this
lofty local summit is spectacular! |
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Shangri-La Basin and
the Upper Dunbar Lakes. |
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Going up with the
lakes and Tiger Pass in the background. |
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The "scree cone". |
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Higher up on the
summit ridge. |
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Many lakes of
different colors, spectacular view. |
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Fab at the top. |
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Incredible view from
this lofty peak. |
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Skiing? The "scree
cone" and summit ridge behind. |
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Packing up to head
out. |
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