The Fortress
 
September 22, 2001
 
Mountain height: 3000 m
Elevation gain:    1100 m
 
Scrambling with Stuey.
 
Hot off a recent ascent of Mount Baldy, Stuey suggested another Kane scramble (also in Gillean Daffern’s guidebook), The Fortress. Stuey had completed the route previously and stated I was going to “love it”. He was more than right!
 
Stuey suggested the Headwall Lakes approach. What a stunning valley with stunning lakes and scenery! We could have just spent the day exploring the lakes. However, The Fortress looked equally inviting.

Aside from a little snow that made some sections slick, we had no problems getting to the summit of this very well-situated peak – well-situated because the summit offers amazing views into the valleys on both sides.
 
After a thoroughly gratifying summit break, we made the long but also rewarding descent back to the start. Thanks Stuey for dragging me up this fantastic peak!

One of the Headwall Lakes and The Fortress



Stuey leads the way up to the summit block


Summit view to the east


   
View to the southeast

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