Time for a real workout: on Monday, some intrepid hikers decided to tackle Mt Elma once more. Whew! For us, this is serious hiking, since the actual ascent involves nearly one km of steep steady climbing. The descent wasn't much better - I was on my rear end at least once to manage a particularly steep section! But, wow...the views at the summit make this route worth while (every once in a while!). Mt Elma is situated between Lake Helen McKenzie and Croteau Lake so at one viewpoint, we looked right down on Croteau Lake's new group campground while at another, Helen McKenzie is featured. Other lakes in the region are all visible and views of the Glacier and Mt Albert Edward (and all peaks in between) were also a highlight. All in all, a memorable outing.
Thank you, Bill Boham, Steve Hill and Patti Spearman, for your photo contributions below.
Bill also provided a link to the day's plotaroute.
Finally, thanks, Bill Jorgensen, for the link to your photos, a few of which are included below.
Thank you, Bill Boham, Steve Hill and Patti Spearman, for your photo contributions below.
Bill also provided a link to the day's plotaroute.
Finally, thanks, Bill Jorgensen, for the link to your photos, a few of which are included below.