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Note for July 11, 00: - I had a very late start to this mountain. I left the trail head at about 12:00. The weather was nice to me (finally) and made the views good. On the trail I met up with a Guy from the U.S. He was on his honey-moon and wanted to climb a big mountain with his Wife. Half way up his Wife had gone through enough and was tired out, so the Husband left his Wife there, while Me and Him went up to the summit, with his Wife waiting at tree-line for Him! On the descent we ran all the way down the mountain because He was a Marathon Runner. At least that's what He told me. I think He was scared that his Wife was going to run out on Him, for leaving her on the side of Rundle!
Dates Summited -July 11 00(Kyle)
Elevation -2949m(9,675Ft.)
Elevation Gain - 1570m
Location - Banff Area
July 11, 00- Here is Cascade Mountain from the summit of Mt. Rundle. Cascade is the mountain in the middle of the photo. At the bottom of the photo you can see the Banff Springs Golf Course. That is where the trail head is for this mountain so it shows you how many vertical and horizontal kilometers you have to gain. Right between the base of Cascade Mountain and the Golf Course you can see the town of Banff. Alot of people complain about how touristy Banff is, but if it wasn't for the tourists, Parks Canada wouldn't have that much money to keep the mountain trails clean and pristine. So, it is sourt of a toss up. |
July 11, 00- Here am I (kyle) attempting to look cool on the summit of Mt. Rundle. The ridge to the right of Me in the photo is Sulphur Mountain. That is the mountain that has a Gondola ride ascending it. I'm sure the owners of the Gondola are raking in alot of dough from it, but it is ruining a heard of Mountain Goats lives. I hiked up it last year and the goats were seriously licking the salt right off peoples hands. I'm not a mountain goat scientist, but I know that they should be a BIT scared of humans. The sheep have became so dependant on people feeding them, that they live on the summit of Sulphur Mountain, eating whatever the tourist gives them. So much for the WILD in WILDlife. |
July 11, 00- Here is a photo looking straight down the other side of Rundle. You do not ascend the scramble route up this side!. This face is for climbers only. It's a good thing I didn't drop my camera while taking this photo. It's an even better thing that I didn't sneeze while taking this picture, or I might of had a very quick descent! In early season outings, you will want to watch the cornice that will be over-hanging this steep face. |
