Dundy Junior IV
June 29, 2024
Mountain height: 2140 m
Elevation gain: 650 m
Round-trip time: 3:30
Solo scramble.
Nothing new to
add to what has become one of my “go-to” routes in Waterton. I will only reiterate
that this little peak, offers a good, but not devastating workout, amazing
views, and lots of options for descent.
Wildflower close-ups
became the focus of this fourth ascent. Also of interest were the epic grizzly
diggings along the southeast ridge – my descent was epically noisy!
The objective from a short ways up the peak. The new growth will
make this ascent increasingly difficult over the next few years.
First decent view of Anderson Peak (summit at the right)
Wildflowers: Round 1
Very hairy leaves!
Typical grade of the ascent
Round 2
Rounds 3
Fallen burnt trees, like the one in front, will also make many routes in Waterton more challenging over the years
The view opens up
A startled blue grouse
Here comes Round 4
Round 4
Cloudowan
View to the northwest
The grade of the ascent eases
Blakiston
Round 5 (but it's a short one)
Newman Senior
At the summit
Summit views
Heading down the southeast ridge
Dundy Peak at the right
Looking down one of many potential descent routes
Dungarvan
Rogan, Galwey North, and Mount Galwey
Easy and rewarding travel down the ridge
Looking down the other side of the ridge into a branch of Lost Horse Creek
Grizzly diggings - and there were tons of them
Heading directly towards the road at this point
Round 6
A band of exposed red argillite is featured from this route. Going all
the way down to Lost Horse Creek would mean missing this scenery.
Round 7 features the argillite, not the flowers
Round 7 is over
The road is visible
Newman Senior again. My last trip up there with Dave was harrowing to say the least! Mr. McMurray documents it well.
Short walk along the road back to the parking lot
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