Mount Sparrowhawk
July 20, 2002
Mountain height: 3121 m
Elevation gain: 1350 m
Scrambling with
Mark.
Mount
Sparrowhawk certainly lived up to its reputation as a scenic trip with a spectacular
panorama from the top.
Once above
treeline, we were treated to outstanding views of Spray Lake, followed by the
distinctive form of Read’s Tower. The distinctive summit block of Sparrowhawk
was also cause for a few “oohs” and “aahs”. We eventually reached the ridge,
where the route gets a little steeper for the final push to the top.
At an impressive
elevation of 3121 m, the view featured pretty much everything within a 10 km
radius. The descent was uneventful and easy.
A more than worthwhile
scramble in a beautiful part of Kananaskis.
Sparrowhawk's summit block in the centre and part of Read's Tower at the right
Read's tower from above
On the steep section to the summit
I may not look happy but I was!
Exploring the summit ridge
The impressive west side of the summit block
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