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The direct gully is
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| Scramble:
RT 6.5; 4.0 up. We managed an early start, which was advantageous; the
frozen rubble above treeline and firm snow offered good travelling
conditions. We chose to ascend the direct gully, which turned out to be
a treat. Crampons provided good purchase on the steepish snow. Once on
the ridge, the cairn is less than a minute away. The cool, breezy wind
did not stop us from enjoying the phenomenal view all around. The
register was filled with rolling papers but no official note pad; or
bud. Heading down was easy other than dealing with snow balling under
the crampons. We followed a nice trail down the drainage to the
waterfall. Hiking on Weed all day is grrreat!!! |
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The ascent drainage
follows the right side of the picture. |
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Above the waterfall,
we traversed into the right fork drainage. |
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"Rock city" and
Kane's boulders, the sun will reach us soon. |
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The mound behind us
is a good landmark from the road. |
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Hiking on frozen
rubble. |
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The ascent gully
comes into view. |
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A little closer. |
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Looking down. This
is where we put our crampons on. |
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We stayed climber's
left of the rock outcrops. |
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Looking down from
the upper gully. |
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At the top. |
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White Pyramid and
Mount Chephren. |
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Short bit of summit
ridge, looking east. |
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From the top, you
can almost see the whole ascent gully. |
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Wapta Icefields;
Mount Baker looks quite impressive from here. |
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Leaving the top, the
cairn is still visible up on the left. |
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Careful not to slip
due to snow balling up under the crampons. |
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Back to "rock city". |
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The drainage is a
nice way to go. |
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