Heart Mountain III
December 26, 2003

 
Mountain height:    2,149 m 
Elevation gain:        930 m
Ascent time:            1:55
Descent time:         1:35
 
Solo scramble.

Not really much to tell. Heart Mountain is a great trip for a quick work-out. The ascent to the top right corner of the “Heart” was fast and easy – only small patches of snow along the way. Again, I tried to avoid the trail to do more hands-on scrambling (there are many opportunities to do so). Once at the top, I took I quick 20 minute diversion over to the left corner of the “Heart”, just because I hadn’t been there before. It really doesn’t warrant a return trip.  The traverse to the true summit took longer than expected, as there was a fair amount of snow on the ridge.

 
Having done the circuit twice, I decided to use the ascent route on return. If I had to do it again, I would again do the circuit route. It’s easier and more pleasant. The ascent route is at times quite tedious to descend. Overall, an easy and enjoyable day. 


Heart Mountain, as seen in the summer



Looking over to Mount McGillivray



View towards Grotto and Fable



View to the west

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