| Ref: Alan Kane's
Scrambles
in the Canadian Rockies |
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Moraine Lake parking
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| Scramble:
After scrambling up
Cascade and Rundle, I
wanted to climb the highest mountain in Kane's book; as long as it
was not
rated difficult. Temple was the objective. We left early weighed down
by many unnecessary things. In Larch Valley we found a spot to
leave
thermarest and MSR, we figured an extended break would be needed after
the ascent. The weather was relatively mild with high clouds. Mitch, Eric, Dan and I were set on reaching this very lofty
summit. With a steady pace, we followed the nice trail up Sentinel Pass.
A path continues towards the ridge, well indicated by numerous
cairns. Even with a bit of snow we proceeded up the trail with little
difficulty. That is a wonder to me, we were all so inexperienced. I
recall crouching behind a boulder to reduce the wind-chill at the top.
I had stuffed my jacket in Dan's pack and was at the summit quite ahead
of him; a lesson well learnt... Still, I was happy to be there, it is
so
incredibly beautiful. After taking pictures, passing the alpine axe for
the pose, we quickly made our way
down. We took advantage of a few snow patches for our first glissades;
yahoo, that's awesome. |
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Larch Valley
with Eiffel Peak in the back. |
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Further, we leave
unnecessary items. |
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Mount Temple. |
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Sentinel Pass. |
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Along the ridge. |
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The trail is visible
under the snow. |
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Sheltered behind a
rock because I stowed my jacket in Dan's pack. Eric looks
cold too. |
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Dan bringing up the
rear. |
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Fantastic view from
our first 11 000'. |
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Real tourists high up
on a mountain. |
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A glissade for the
camera. |
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