Snow Peak II
 
July 20, 2003
 
Mountain height: 2800 m
Elevation gain:    900 m
 
Hiking (and a little mountaineering) with Mark.
 
6 months after attempting Snow Peak, we were back to do try it in a season of the year more conducive to success. The hike to Burstall Pass was considerably easier than the winter version, although keeping our feet dry in the Burstall Flats area was not without challenge. Getting to the summit required some steep snow travel, but what does one expect on SNOW Peak! For this section we were relieved to have ice axes. As expected the summit view was stunning is every direction. 
 
Overall, a wonderful return to the Burstall Pass area and definitely a trip we would repeat.

Commonwealth Peak looks fantastic from the flats



Steep snow on Snow Peak - ice axes were a saving grace



Mark and Mount Sir Douglas

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