Tam McTavish
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08/16/2017
On the edge of the old car park, now overgrown with alder and foxglove.
Tam McTavish
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08/16/2017
The beginning of the singletrack.
Tam McTavish
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08/16/2017
Traversing through the woods on a heavily rooted trail. While not long, this trail undulates a great deal and is a challenge for newer backpackers.
Tam McTavish
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08/16/2017
A great example of the rooted coastal trail.
Tam McTavish
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08/16/2017
Bridge crossing beneath the North Joffre Basin.
Tam McTavish
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08/16/2017
The hut is close to this talus field. Taking a rest for the final steep section.
Tam McTavish
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08/16/2017
Looking out from the hut toward Mount Matier.
Tam McTavish
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08/16/2017
The Anniversary Glacier on Mount Matier as seen from the highway.
Tam McTavish
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08/16/2017
Misty conditions on the northeastern ridge of Joffre Peak just above the hut.
Tam McTavish
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08/16/2017
The Anniversary glacier flanked by Joffre Peak and Mount Matier. The glacier water is not safe to drink and needs to be filtered, not just boiled. Also, there are no facilities, so wag bags are required due to the high traffic this area sees.
Tam McTavish
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08/16/2017
The talus above the meadows heading for the Matier-Vantage Col.
Tam McTavish
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08/16/2017
Gazing up at the Twin One Peak.
Tam McTavish
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08/16/2017
Climbing up the thick Krumholtz trees.
Tam McTavish
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08/16/2017
Looking down the Twin One Valley.
Tam McTavish
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08/16/2017
A good view of the Vantage ridge. The lack of a distinct trail makes this a choose your own adventure kind of route.
Tam McTavish
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08/16/2017
One can choose to take the ridge for a more exposed scrambling experience. You can also see the North Ridge in the background, which makes for a fine ascent.
Tam McTavish
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08/16/2017
Summit of Vantage with Mount Matier and Joffre Peak in the background. This photo has an excellent view of Joffre's northeast ridge scramble route.
Tam McTavish
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08/16/2017
Twin One Valley.
Tam McTavish
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08/16/2017
Small open crevasses on the lower flanks are good reminders to stay clear of glaciers unless one has the proper gear and training.
Tam McTavish
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08/16/2017
Another view of the glacier.
Tam McTavish
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08/16/2017
Vantage ridge from a distance.