Mount Rose – August 20, 2008

Scrambling with Mark.

A dismal weather forecast throughout the Canadian Rockies prompted us to pick a modest ascent and something in the Bragg Creek area fit the bill. We biked about 9 km alongside the Elbow River before having to make the decision between Banded Peak and Mount Rose. The elevation gain for Banded Peak is 1300 m and the gain for Rose is 900 m - decision made!

The route we took was unknown to us, but turned out to be a pleasant, easy, and scenic stroll to the summit. Views from the summit were also surprisingly good, especially the green, rolling hills to the east.

We then traversed the ridge north towards Threepoint Mountain before backtracking and attempting to descend the drainage between the two peaks. Unfortunately, the drainage narrowed to a water-worn canyon that could not be descended. We backtracked again, but only for a short distance in order to circumvent the obstacle.

The very enjoyable and stress-free day. It’s amazing how you can enjoy a trip in bad or less-than-perfect weather if you’re expecting it.       

Checking the map;  Mount Rose at the right

The ridgewalk to the summit

Mark ascends the ridge; Mount Burns to the left

Threepoint Mountain

Mark on the ridge again

Me at the summit, with Threepoint behind

A summit panorama; Bluerock to the left

Leaving the summit and heading to another highpoint

Descending the second highpoint and heading to the ridge that connects Rose to Threepoint

On the connecting ridge

Looking back

Mark at a scenic vantage point

Close-up of the above

Approaching the cliff-band that blocks the route to Threepoint

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