Vermilion Peak
 
August 13, 2002
 
Mountain height: 2622 m
Elevation gain:    1260 m
 
Solo scramble.
 
Well documented in Alan Kane’s terrific Scrambles book, this little peak offers easy route-finding (in fact, none!), excellent views throughout, and a wonderful summit panorama. The day went exactly as Kane describes. His notes about the loose shale and a few exposed sections near the summit are definitely worth keeping in mind. An excellent trip!

On the ridge and closing in on the summit



Stanley Peak looks very intimidating from this vantage point



Mount Ball (left) just looks excruciatingly far away!

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