Mt Victoria & Glacier
July 10th Wed
Meanderthals hike up Mt Fairview. Very simple Hike/Scramble but has great views of the Lake Louise area. The trail starts at the upper parking lot at the Chateau Lake Louise.
Entrance to trail from parking lot
Turn left and follow the signs to Saddleback. Do not go to the Fairview Lookout.
Follow the sign
The trail climbs right away through the trees. Soon peek a boo views give you a chance to stop and catch your breath.
Bottom half of the trail
One of the many views of Mt Temple
There are a few switchbacks and some short cuts you can take before reaching the Saddleback at 2330 m.
Drink break at the Saddleback.Kerry & Steve
The path ahead is now obvious and does not relent until the summit.
First glimpse of the summit
The summit is at 2750 m. Lots of room at the top and a great place for lunch and a chance to take in the panorama.The Valley of the Six Glaciers lies in front on Mt Victoria. The trails up to Lake Agnes, Mirror Lake, Mt Piran, Niblock and White. In the distance the glacier of the Waputik Range.
Lake Louise and the trails up to Lake Agnes
Plain of the Six Glaciers and Mt Victoria
Mt Daly & Bath Glacier
Mt Aberdeen & Mt Hado
There is a way down off the ridge that comes out at Surprise Pass but can be hard to find and we came back the same safe way. Mt Saddle could also be climbed from the Saddleback Col.
Total Distance 10.2 km. Elevation gained 997 m. Time 4hrs, 3:20 hrs moving 1:00 hr stopped.
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Nice work Bill, you are an inspiration to tank farmers everywhere………..Greg, Vic, Dennis, Dallas, Jason.
Thanks guys for the comment.It is nice to see you guys still have time to do other things but work flat out all night, must have been in your coffee break!!! Keep working on those stairs in the tankfarm suckers and one day you will be able to climb mountains.