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(Click any image for a larger view.) |
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DAY 2 - Destination - Kiwetinok Pass and beyond
The plan was to hike to Kiwetinok Pass and then see how much
further everyone wanted to go. There seemed to be a few nagging knees and
barking bodies to stretch out before we knew how far we wanted to go. |
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Panoramic view from Stanley Mitchell Hut to Kiwetinok Mtn on the right.
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After a great sleep and hearty breakfast, the eager beavers are ready to go. |
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Just a slight pack adjustment. |
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A few of us brought sandals for the creek crossings while others wished they
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Safe on the other side of the creek. |
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Ahhh, ouch, ohhhhh.
Christ that's cold! |
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Cruising through the meadows which were full of flowers. |
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Steve, Joanne and Donna skirting around the creeks. |
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Carol |
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Donna |
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Barb
making her way across the last wee creek before we reached Kiwetinok Lake. |
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A fine place for lunch. |
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Patti, who didn't bring sandals for the creek crossings, was trying to dry
out her socks. |
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Kiwetinok Lake
looking up to Kiwetinok Peak on the left. Ziggy's mission was to climb up to Kiwetinok Pass then on to Mt. Pollinger and Mt. McArthur before
making his way back
to the hut. Vic was the only taker in that venture. |
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Although we didn't all rally to the challenge of climbing the three peaks, we sent our camera
man Vic to capture the moment for us. Looking down from
the peak to Kiwetinok Lake.
Here are shots of Ziggy and Vic's trip. |
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Mother Natures Map |
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One careful step at a time! |
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Ziggy crossing the snow slope. |
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Now that's a view. |
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Signing the log book. |
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It was worth the climb. |
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Soaking up the view. |
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I'm the King of the Mountain |
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Don't try this trick at home. |
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Top of Kiwetinok. |
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From top of McArthur. |
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Vice President, The President, Mt. Kerr and Mt. Canarvon. |
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Panoramic view from McArthrur. |
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Mt.
McArthur, Mt. Pollinger, and Hanging Valley. |
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The rest of us tackled the wee hike up to Kerr Pass to see what was on the other side
of the valley. From there, Steve, Barb and Rod hiked up to the top of Mt. Kerr.
The rest of us opted to laze about the lake and soak in the sunshine. |
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From Kerr Pass looking into the next valley.
MOVIE: Kerr Pass Panoramic
Starts by looking down the valley towards the hut and then pans to the south
to Mt. Kerr, the valley to the west and over to Mt. Kiwetinok. |
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Heather |
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Indian Paint Brush |
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Sky Pilot |
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While
enjoying a nice cup of tea outside the hut we met Yore and the HOGS. They
stopped for a lunch break and visit before continuing on to complete the circuit of the Iceline,
Whaleback, and Takakkaw Falls all in one day. Argh |
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Finally, after bagging 3 peaks, Ziggy and Vic finally make it back to the hut. They
were certainly very happy but tired after their days adventure. |
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While the boys were out bagging peaks we were inside relaxing and enjoying
some wonderful appies and a glass of wine or two. |
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End of Day 2 - Hop to Day 3 or back to Day 1. |
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