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Walcott Peak
Yoho National Park, B.C.
August 7, 2002
Walcott Peak, the summit north of Mount Burgess, is a straightforward, moderate scramble. Follow the Burgess Pass trail to an avalanche slope. From there, head to a wide gully. The steep gully climbs to a scree slope leaving a plod to the summit. Views are limited on the ascent since you're mostly stuck in a gully, but the scene from the summit makes up for climb.
Mount Burgess seen from Mount Stephen
The ascent gully seen from the trail
Starting up the gully
Looking back
Slogging up the gully
Looking down the gully
Steep climbing
Waterfall
After leaving the gully we hit snow
Emerald Lake
On the ridge heading to the summit
The summit ahead
Dinah and Gert on the summit of Walcott, Mount Burgess in the background
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