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Side trip suggestions along Wapta Traverse
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12 years 10 months ago #209288
by cchapin
Side trip suggestions along Wapta Traverse was created by cchapin
Trying to come up with an itinerary and book the huts so wondering what mountains along the traverse can be done as day trips, requiring a 2nd night at a hut. Not looking to do any peaks harder than 3rd class. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
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12 years 10 months ago #209289
by Gary Vogt
Replied by Gary Vogt on topic Re: Side trip suggestions along Wapta Traverse
Outstanding photos of several summit side-trips with this TR:
cascadecrusades.org/SkiMountaineering/ca...aptatraverse2010.htm
cascadecrusades.org/SkiMountaineering/ca...aptatraverse2010.htm
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12 years 10 months ago #209293
by Gregg_C
Replied by Gregg_C on topic Re: Side trip suggestions along Wapta Traverse
Just be careful of all terrain on the Wapta--especially the areas around Mt. Balfour. The longer summers in the Rockies are making events like this more common. We never roped up on the Wapta 20 years ago. Now it is commonly done.
www.vancouversun.com/news/Searchers+hope...k/8117799/story.html
www.vancouversun.com/news/Searchers+hope...k/8117799/story.html
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12 years 10 months ago #209318
by pred
Replied by pred on topic Re: Side trip suggestions along Wapta Traverse
It depends on where do you start and how many days you have. Peyto has some great skiing that gets less pressure than Bow hut area . Bow hut base gives you the most variety (Mt Gordon,St Nick,Mt Olive)
but it's also most crowded. Balfour has some hidden gems and we skipped Scott Duncan altogether.
PM if you need more beta. Cheers, Pred
but it's also most crowded. Balfour has some hidden gems and we skipped Scott Duncan altogether.
PM if you need more beta. Cheers, Pred
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