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Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
Start the hike in the trees from Glacier Gorge Trailhead.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
Alberta Falls is not far into the hike.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
Nice views on the balcony trail.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
Continue climbing through the trees toward The Loch.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
Don't feed the wildlife.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
A look at the valley just before The Loch.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
Snow slopes to get to The Loch.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
The Loch.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
Close-up of the left side where Sky Pond is located.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
Re-enter the trees, this time with more snow in the early season. You may want snowshoes here.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
Starting to open up before the talus field.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
Towering cliffs above the trail.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
Final snow slope before the waterfall scramble.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
Spikes and poles are recommended here through July.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
The frozen falls just before Isle of Glass.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
This is the normal route up toward the Isle of Glass.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
Isle of Glass.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
Marmot enjoying the sun.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
Sky Pond.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
Panorama above Sky Pond.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
Looking back toward Isle of Glass.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
The Sharkstooth and Petit Grepon.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
Snow fields between Isle of Glass and Sky Pond.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
Frozen fall at The Loch.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
05/26/2018
One last view of The Loch.