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Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/16/2015
The worst section of the trail. It's since been cleared, but there remains a few steeper ares where seasonal avalanches have washed the trail away.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/16/2015
Gazing out toward Mount Sproatt.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/16/2015
Gaining the alpine meadows at last.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/16/2015
Tired backpackers.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/16/2015
Beautiful views out toward Castle Towers and the Cheakamus Glacier.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/16/2015
The view of Fissile Peak and Whirlwind Peak behind it as the route rounds Cowboy Ridge.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/16/2015
A marmot taking in the view out toward the Cheakamus Glacier.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/16/2015
Late season snow is common in the alpine as is snow storms.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/16/2015
Gazing toward the spearhead traverse at night.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/16/2015
Lovely little campsite above the Himmelsbach Hut.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/16/2015
Throne of the Mountain King.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/16/2015
Dinner by the lake.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/16/2015
Nighttime in the alpine.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/16/2015
The Singing Pass Trail.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/16/2015
Alpine Meadows on the way back to Whistler.