Headwall Peak attempt
May 28, 2016
This was just supposed to be a reconnaissance mission to
check out John Martin’s 3rd class route up the unnamed mountain
between mounts Chester and James Walker, as described in David P. Jones outstanding
new guidebook The Climber’s Guide to the
Rocky Mountains of Canada - Rockies Central. I would end up ascending to
the point about 100 vertical metres from the summit, before icy conditions
forced me to turn around.
This was my first time in that particular valley and even
with iffy weather, the scenery was fantastic. The ascent slope was snowy and
steep, but worth a look at. When snowy slopes gave way to pure icy ones, I
retreated. Unfortunately, my camera also decided to shuffle off it’s mortal coil somewhere
along the way, so photos were few.
I’ll be back!
A zoomed shot of Headwall Peak. The ascent route goes right up the centre.
Pleasant scenery on approach
Some of the snow was excellent for glissade on return
Looking across to Mount James Walker
Looking back to Kent Ridge North