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Vernon
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Posted - 10/07/2011 : 4:14 PM
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I was just a bit lake to get my last hike of the season in.
My goal was Mt. Severide on the North side of Monashee lake.
Watching the weather and rain all week I knew that I'd get wet but I was hoping for the best.
Turns out there was a lot of cloud to be seen and little else.
The rain turned to snow at around 1800m and when I got to Monashee Lake I could barely see across the little lake.
Mt Severide was out as route finding would be hopeless and the South side is a lot of cliffs.
I figured I'd head up the short sunny peak instead but the fog turned me around in circles and my GPS put me half way up the pinacles.
Since I wasn't into turning around in circles in the clouds I headed back home.
It was fun to get good and wet and say bye to the mountains till next summer.
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vancouver, bc
Canada
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Posted - 10/07/2011 : 4:29 PM
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| Thats a nice area, despite the clouds. Winter is just around the corner! Hardly a reason to stay out of the mountains! |
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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 - 10/07/2011 : 5:28 PM
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Nice shots of the tree frosted with snow, and your self potrait. I can see your joy to herald the end of one season and the beginning of another. Had a friend who recommended the Monashees, but never did get around to hiking up in those parts.
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Powell River, bc
Canada
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Posted - 10/07/2011 : 8:06 PM
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| Such a beautiful area,too bad you got fogged out :( Got to live in a little dumpy motel in Lumby for a month a few years ago,and did some exploring up there....I say get some snowshoes for those bluebird days ahead!! :) |
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Vernon
88 Posts |
Posted - 10/08/2011 : 08:30 AM
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| Thanks for the encoragement to keep going despite the snow. I've always been weary of avalanches, give me some tips on how to proceed in the snow. |
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Kelowna, BC
Canada
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Posted - 10/10/2011 : 11:49 AM
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If it is any consolation (which it won't be) here is a view of Mount Severide from an obscure summit I bushwhacked to the top of two weeks earlier. Severide can be seen just left of picture.
I think I'll add Severide to my itinerary for next year's alpine hiking season. Did you have any idea of a route to take up Severide or were you just going to go and see?
(And now that I've figured out how to add photos to ClubTread, maybe I shold add more.) |
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Vernon
88 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2011 : 12:17 PM
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Hey Richard
I was aiming at going up from the south and heading east under the bowl to the SE ridge.
I saw some pictures on bivouac.com.
I was at Twin lakes the other week and hiked along the ridge where the Mark Berger traverse is and the NW ridge is an easy scramble but that would be a longer day.
If you ever need anyone to hike with let me know.
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Popkum, BC
Canada
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Posted - 10/10/2011 : 4:24 PM
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I once thought when the snow falls that I had to stop hiking, but 5 years ago I discovered winter hiking and I hope you do too. If you're not sure where to start, buy some 6 point instep crampons for those icy parts of the trail and some hiking poles. Winter hiking is so much fun...unless ofcourse you don't pack extra clothes.
Lovely report mwakoja .
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Kelowna, BC
Canada
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Posted - 10/11/2011 : 11:18 PM
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Hi Rich,
In August, I also did a trip to Twin Lakes with the group I hike with. Some of use made it a short way along the Mark Berger Traverse. Unfortunately, not everyone in the group has the same sense of purpose that I set out with, and I could see that it would be possible to make it a lot further. Whether I'd be able to make it from the trailhead to Severide and back in a day, though, I'm not sure.
Anyway, I certainly will let you know if I in need of someone to hike with. I have a couple of things coming up with the above-mentioned group in the next month, namely Terrace Mountain and Okanagan Mountain Park. Not quite like the Pinnacles, but if it is of interest, I can give you the details.
Likewise, if you are planning a trip, let me know. I may be interested. |
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