“Smutwood Peak" at GR128289 – July 22, 2007        

Mountain height:    2690 m
Elevation gain:       800 m
Ascent time:           3:20
Descent time:         3:10 

Solo scramble.

I’m starting to like this method of identifying unnamed peaks by combining the names of official mountains that share a col with the peak in question. It certainly yields some interesting results. Given that the alternatives to the unnamed peak between Mount Smuts and Mount Birdwood were “Birduts Peak” or “Birdsmuts Peak”, I had go to go with the far more catchy and perhaps a little controversial “Smutwood Peak”.

Though devoid of any decent scrambling this was a wonderfully scenic trip, with amazing views of Mount Birdwood. As well, the Birdwood Lakes were outstanding when viewed close-up.

The Fist

Smutwood Peak (right) and the lower Birdwood Lake

Heading to the waterfall

The waterfall that joins the upper and lower lakes

Same as above

The best side of Mount Birdwood 

The Birdwood Lakes and Mount Smuts

The first highpoint of Smutwood

Mount Birdwood and the Birdwood lakes

Eon, Aye, and Assiniboine in the background

The final ascent slopes of Smutwood

Mount Birdwood again

An interesting snow patch remains at the lowpoint between the summits of Smutwood; 
Birdwood peaks over the top

A self-timed photo; I had to sprint to make it over to the snow in time for the picture

Same as above

The upper Birdwood Lake and Mount Birdwood (of course!)

 
A stitched photo of the area

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