Mount Rundle
 
December 7, 2002
 
Mountain height: 2949 m
Elevation gain:    1500 m
 
Scrambling with Mark.
 
Although Mount Rundle is probably the most iconic mountain in the Banff area, it’s scramble route to the summit is anything but – unless “iconically long, tedious, and laborious” counts!
 
Perhaps it was the overcast skies, but Mark and I found minimal enjoyment in the long ascent route. The clouds also ruined what should have been an outstanding summit view. And the descent seemed to go on forever. We were more relieved than gratified to end this trip.

Another run at the mountain with perfectly clear skies is warranted, but that won't come for a while!

Mount Rundle, as seen on a different day



Nearing the summit



Mark at the top



Cascade Mountain is the other iconic mountain that borders on the Banff townsite



Distant Mount Assiniboine dominates the southern horizon

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