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Vancouver, BC
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Posted - 06/04/2007 : 9:27 PM
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| Anybody interested in organizing a trip up Williams peak? If so,i'd like to tag along.So many nice peaks around Chilliwack,but you very seldom see this one.A great little peak and a nice change from Elk Thurston,Flora peak etc.Thanks. |
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 canine loving, machete-toting bushwhacking lake seeker, Indiana Jones hat-wearing off-road 4x4 guru
Surrey Hole, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/04/2007 : 9:49 PM
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I've looked at that one Ted,not sure if I am comfortable with it though,might join you for a good portion of it  |
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Mountain Grammar Police
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Sardonic sandbagging scoundrel, Cascade Climbers lobotomized spraymeister, space blanket flyer, new millennium vulgarian betaboy and friend to all squids
Climbing, a mountain
Canada
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Posted - 06/04/2007 : 9:55 PM
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| Williams is a great peak, but not necessarily my first choice for a peak you'd do twice. If you know what I mean... |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/04/2007 : 10:11 PM
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| Dru,I think I know what you mean,having done it a half a dozen times myself.However,as usual I have ulterior motives,namely i'd like to tick Goetz.I was just reading your bros report.Hope somebody organizes this soon.It could be a lot of fun with a bunch of people,something different. |
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Happy go lucky, plaid wearin, postholin, safeway gaitor sportin, old-school film shootin, giver of many regards
Abbotsford, B.C.
Canada
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Posted - 06/04/2007 : 11:58 PM
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Myself and a few others are planning on doing Williams Peak latter on this summer.
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canine loving, machete-toting bushwhacking lake seeker, Indiana Jones hat-wearing off-road 4x4 guru
Surrey Hole, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/05/2007 : 4:36 PM
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| I imagine a good snow aproach/summit is probably desirable or is it fairly good going without snow? |
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Popkum, BC
Canada
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Fungi Filmin', Wine Drinkin', 'Shroom Eatin', Early Risin', Deer Whisperin', Curry Cookin', Macro Maniac
Chilliwack + Osoyoos
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Posted - 06/05/2007 : 4:52 PM
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Originally posted by Flowing-Brook
You might want to try Ford Mountain and then walk along Williams Ridge for as long as you like.
Jeeze... I was gonna say the same thing...
Much more better...
In fact, I wanna do it this Summer sometime... awesome meadows, with views of Slesse to die for...
C'Jack... |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/05/2007 : 4:55 PM
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AT-It's good going without snow.
As for the Ford mountain approach,that would just add unnecessary miles to the climb.In fact,i'd like to start from directly below Williams peak and just bomb straight up to the summit.I've never done it that way,but apparently bush is minimal and it's a good route. |
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canine loving, machete-toting bushwhacking lake seeker, Indiana Jones hat-wearing off-road 4x4 guru
Surrey Hole, BC
Canada
6770 Posts |
Posted - 06/05/2007 : 6:19 PM
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| Keep me in the loop then, Ted |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/05/2007 : 6:39 PM
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Originally posted by Flowing-Brook
You might want to try Ford Mountain and then walk along Williams Ridge for as long as you like.
I just checked the map.Ford mountain is a long way from Williams peak.Are you sure were talking about the same Williams peak?If so,you and Chilliwack Jack are a lot better shape than I am,Williams peak is strenuous enough by the regular route.
AT,you'll like this one,now all we need is an organizer(not me,I couldn't organize a booze up in a brewery)
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Fungi Filmin', Wine Drinkin', 'Shroom Eatin', Early Risin', Deer Whisperin', Curry Cookin', Macro Maniac
Chilliwack + Osoyoos
3618 Posts |
Posted - 06/05/2007 : 6:48 PM
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Originally posted by tedoliver
you and Chilliwack Jack are a lot better shape than I am
Better shape ('cos we live in the Valley), but not better looking, right !!!
(I didn't say I'd do it in one day... three days at least, but easier going)...  
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canine loving, machete-toting bushwhacking lake seeker, Indiana Jones hat-wearing off-road 4x4 guru
Surrey Hole, BC
Canada
6770 Posts |
Posted - 06/05/2007 : 6:48 PM
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Whats to organize?
Just go when the time is right (that's why we seldom hike with others) 
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Mountain Grammar Police
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Sardonic sandbagging scoundrel, Cascade Climbers lobotomized spraymeister, space blanket flyer, new millennium vulgarian betaboy and friend to all squids
Climbing, a mountain
Canada
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Posted - 06/05/2007 : 7:01 PM
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| I did Williams via Ford and attempted previously via the WR trail and going via Ford is longer timewise (like maybe 2-3 hours longer) but notably less strenuous elevation gain-wise because you start 400m or so higher up. The superdirect Ted wants to do is shorter yet but has the same elevation gain to the summit as taking the trail, just steeper and no trail. Can't comment on the bush in that area but I think there are some bluffs to negotiate. |
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Popkum, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/05/2007 : 7:22 PM
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Yes, it's the same Williams Peak. Do you want to hike all day or just bag a peak? Hiking all day from Ford Mountain is my style, bagging a peak fast might be a climbers style? I'm a hiker, not a climber.
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Langley, BC
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Posted - 06/05/2007 : 7:28 PM
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| Goetz is a little easier id say, Snow should be mostly gone by now off Williams tho. Boulder field might be interesting. If your gonna do Goetz, stay high above the boulder field, there is a trail through the bush and you don't lose as much elevation. The North face of Williams looks pretty neat from the ridge to Goetz. |
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Happy go lucky, plaid wearin, postholin, safeway gaitor sportin, old-school film shootin, giver of many regards
Abbotsford, B.C.
Canada
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Posted - 06/05/2007 : 10:48 PM
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If you are wondering about current snow conditions. Here is a recent photo, Saturday of Williams Peak  , and Williams Ridge to the right and down of it.
Regards, |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/06/2007 : 5:17 PM
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As a matter of fact,I was wondering about snow conditions.When are you thnking of going up there? Thanks KARVIK
Nistoned,thanks for your input. |
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Happy go lucky, plaid wearin, postholin, safeway gaitor sportin, old-school film shootin, giver of many regards
Abbotsford, B.C.
Canada
13442 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2007 : 10:18 PM
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Tedoliver
Been thinking of Doing Williams latter on in July, perhaps early August, as part of a CT event.
Regards, |
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Terminator shade wearing, summit questing, double Grinding, Gordo voting self annointed 'dumb ass' and Aconcagua Bagga who dreams of Robson, Teton, The Judge, and.....and....
Port Moody, B.C
Canada
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Posted - 06/08/2007 : 10:43 PM
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| I'd be intrested in Williams. I am leaning towards starting with the trail route as described in 103 hikes though. |
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Happy go lucky, plaid wearin, postholin, safeway gaitor sportin, old-school film shootin, giver of many regards
Abbotsford, B.C.
Canada
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Posted - 06/08/2007 : 11:01 PM
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Originally posted by Jeffster
I'd be intrested in Williams. I am leaning towards starting with the trail route as described in 103 hikes though.
Yes that is how I would start, been up there twice. First time intended to get to first knoll in 2005 which we did. Second time objective we fell short in 2006 since we had trouble finding the route to Williams Peak.
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