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Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/22/2018
The first section of easy scrambling coming up from the main trail. It's a good warm up.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/22/2018
Looking up at the West Lion. The route follows the lower right hand side of the image before going out of view around the corner.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/22/2018
Scramblers coming down onto the ledge system that makes the first crux. You can see where they came from in the trees behind.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/22/2018
Crossing onto the slab.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/22/2018
The optional fifth class section above the slabs. If you aren't looking for a challenge, this is easily bypassed.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/22/2018
Crossing the second crux.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/22/2018
From the other side of the second crux.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/22/2018
Starting up the final section of third class scrambling to the summit.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/22/2018
West Lion Scramble.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/22/2018
The easy, not so steep terrain just beneath the summit.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/22/2018
Standing on the wide and comfortable summit.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/22/2018
Large summit cairn at the top.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/22/2018
The climb down feels a bit easier because most of the holds should be familiar.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/22/2018
Approaching the upper crux.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/22/2018
A good look back at the route.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/22/2018
The view of Mount Unnecessary and the Howe Sound Crest Trail.