Tam McTavish
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04/12/2017
Approaching in summer starts along the shores of the Bow Lake.
Tam McTavish
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04/12/2017
Bow Hut with the Crowfoot Glacier Beyond.
Tam McTavish
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04/12/2017
Looking up at the front of the Bow Hut.
Tam McTavish
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04/12/2017
The massive chock stone is the easiest feature to spot. The trail goes right over top before following a winding trail above the gorge. In winter you approach this spot from southern side of the gorge.
Tam McTavish
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04/12/2017
It is common for serac fall to occur off the Vulture Glacier. It is possible to stay well clear of this as the chunks rarely get as far as the track up to the hut. All the same, standard group risk strategies for overhead hazards should be observed.
Tam McTavish
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04/12/2017
Looking up at the Vulture Glacier from the porch on the Bow Hut's south side.
Tam McTavish
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04/12/2017
Fancy meals at the Bow Hut.
Tam McTavish
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04/12/2017
Prepping food for the stove top oven. A good example of the fully stocked kitchen at the hut (minus the food).
Tam McTavish
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04/12/2017
Late night checkers in the main kitchen area.
Tam McTavish
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04/12/2017
A cozy evening in the hut with skins drying.
Tam McTavish
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04/12/2017
Gearing up for a climb on the glacier.
Tam McTavish
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The bunk room.
Tam McTavish
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Entering the woods at the end of the lake.
Tam McTavish
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04/12/2017
Having a map and compass is essential for this route because visibility often becomes poor. In the valley there are few good landmarks, so you will need to basically follow a bearing, time it, and then head north and use the cliffs as a handrail.
Tam McTavish
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04/12/2017
The broad open valley beneath the Vulture Glacier.
Tam McTavish
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04/12/2017
Heading up the final section between the cliffs.
Tam McTavish
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04/12/2017
There are plenty of sweet turns to be had near the hut.