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All the photos featured in my reports can be found separately in these albums:
2006-Sept 2010
Sept 2010-current
All the photos featured in my reports can be found separately in these albums:
2006-Sept 2010
Sept 2010-current
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Mount Saint Benedict
Dec 18, 2011
Got out for a short hike to explore a new trail today, hoping the forecast will be correct and it actually clears up in the afternoon. No such luck, just the teasing blue patches of sky running by above us.
Gravel road, albeit with some pot holes, is in good condition for a 2 wd. Took us less time than expected to get to the top, only 3 hrs: lack of snow over the last 2 weeks and only 5 cm of fresh powder from the night before meant that the trail was fairy well consolidated. I didn't realize it was such a popular place, and the track sure made our hike a lot easier. Boots to the lake, snowshoes from the lake to the summit and crampons for the way back (some portions of the trail between the summit and the lake are quite steep). Logging road is a running stream but one can still find dry rocks/low water to not soak the boots. Must be a nightmare during the spring melt.
Contemplated going to the nearby North summit (McKay Peak) but none of us were much motivated given low visibility. Good day nonetheless, as at least it didn't rain or snow on us and we were treated to warm temperatures and lack of wind. A bit too long of a drive for such a short hike and no views, though. This was a Wanderung hike organized by me.Reads:5400 Likes:2 GPS
Duffey Peak
Dec 3, 2011
Coliseum Mountain (from Lynn Headwaters)
Oct 29, 2011
Mount Gardiner
Oct 15, 2011
Vantage Peak
Oct 8, 2011
Castle Towers (from Helm Creek)
Sep 24, 2011
Yak Peak
Sep 17, 2011
Angels Landing
Sep 8, 2011
Virgin River Narrows
Sep 8, 2011
Queen's Garden/navajo Loop
Sep 6, 2011
Devil's Garden (to Double-o Arch)
Sep 4, 2011
Delicate Arch
Sep 4, 2011
Lady Peak (and Cheam Peak)
Aug 27, 2011
Grouse Grind
Aug 24, 2011
Rainbow Mountain
Aug 21, 2011
Williams Peak
Aug 13, 2011
Eaton Peak West Summit (from Eaton Lake Trailhead)
Aug 6, 2011
Grouse Grind
Aug 3, 2011
Ben Lomond And Red Mountain Via Wind Lake
Jul 30, 2011
Grouse Grind
Jul 27, 2011
Blanca Peak
Jul 24, 2011
Grouse Grind
Jul 22, 2011
Anif Peak (via Mount Mulligan)
Jul 9, 2011
Grouse Grind
Jun 30, 2011
Grouse Grind
Jun 22, 2011
Cloudburst (from Chance Creek Fsr)
Jun 19, 2011
Grouse Grind
Jun 16, 2011
Empetrum Peak (from Cheakamus Lake Parking Lot)
Jun 12, 2011
Bcmc (one Way)
Jun 8, 2011
Gargoyles (from Parking Lot)
Jun 5, 2011