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Calgary, Alberta
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Posted - 05/21/2008 : 07:24 AM
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North Castle is not a major ascent but I chose it for the scenery. I was hoping there would be little snow but that was not the case. Fortunately the snow held firm and we had an enjoyable day.
  
The ascent
 
Mount Gladstone
  
Castle Peak
 
Heading back
More photos, TR and movie:
http://bobspirko.ca/OtherScrambles/Castle/NorthCastle/NorthCastle.html
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Edited by - ryden on 05/21/2008 07:49 AM
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Canmore, AB
Canada
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Posted - 05/21/2008 : 08:12 AM
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Thanks for the great report Bob!
Nice to see Sonny back in action. I was wondering where he was hiding.  |
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Calgary, Alberta
67 Posts |
Posted - 05/22/2008 : 7:39 PM
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| Thanks Ken. Sonny has been inactive lately but I'm glad he joined us for a few trips this year. I don't expect to hook up with him again until late August when we plan to do a climb near Invermere. |
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 Alberta-based choss climbin', flame throwin', rappel lovin', ass talkin' hater who doesn't like "Gumby" for a descriptor
6302 Posts |
Posted - 05/22/2008 : 7:42 PM
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| Is this southern Alberta?? Where abouts? |
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Canmore, AB
Canada
1238 Posts |
Posted - 05/22/2008 : 10:28 PM
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| It's the Castle Crown area of southern Alberta. Between Waterton National Park and Crowsnest Pass. |
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Calgary, Alberta
67 Posts |
Posted - 05/23/2008 : 07:58 AM
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Castle Wilderness is west of Pincher Creek. There is a rainfall warning in effect for Pincher Creek, Waterton, and Crowsnest:
"Pincher Creek area has seen 45 millimetres since noon Thursday and is expected to see an additional 30 to 40 millimetres today. Another impulse of moisture is forecast to move into southern Alberta this evening with a possible 50 to 70 millimetres of rain by Saturday evening. Total rainfall amounts by Saturday evening are expected to reach 140 millimetres."
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Edited by - ryden on 05/23/2008 08:03 AM |
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Smurf Village, BC
Canada
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Posted - 05/23/2008 : 09:07 AM
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That is spectacular scenery! Castle Peak is aptly named - I'd love to check it out one day. Nice photos. |
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Posted - 05/30/2008 : 06:46 AM
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I kept thinking of Castle Mountain in Banff.
Way off!
This is a great route.
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