Wedgemount Lake and Glacier

Jul 25, 2009 - 12:00 AM
Jul 25, 2009 - 12:00 AM

Organizer Info

Serguei Okountsev

Trip Details

Grade:
C 2/3
Category:
Mixed Climbing
Requirements:
  • Members Only
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Trip Description

Hiking to the lake, further get on the snow and travel to the foot of Wedge North Arete. Gear: regular hiking + optional: gaters + ice axe. There will be no immediate glacier travel, however good view will be provided. Beginners will get an idea about glacier travel and alpine climbing. Don't forget camera.

Description: A fairly large glacial lake, below the Wedge glacier. In the 1970's the glacier used to calf off huge chunks of ice right into the lake, but that is long gone.

Location: Northern end of Garibaldi Park, 50:09:34-122:48:54 

Altitude: 1875 m (6152 ft)
 

Meeting place:
Parking Lot of St David's United Church
1525 Taylor Way
West Vancouver

Meeting Time: will be announced Friday morning
 

 

 

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