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View from the south summit
Mount Yukness
Yoho National Park, B.C.
July 27, 2002
With a group of six, our climb up Mount Yukness began with a 12 km bus ride to Lake O'Hara. From the lodge, we followed the trail to Opabin Lake at the end of a valley. We left the trail and scrambled up the south slope to the col between the two summits of Yukness. We ascended the south summit first, and then returned to the col and made our way to the lower north summit. This is not a particularly challenging scramble, but the area displays unique scenery worth seeing.
The north peak of Yukness seen from Lake O'Hara
Looking back at Mary Lake on our way to the valley
Stopping on the trail
One of the lakes on the valley
The trail is well-maintained
Mount Yukness seen from the valley
Hiking alongside the creek
Looking back at Hungabee Lake
The ascent up Yukness begins at Opabin Lake
Ascending the scree above the lake
Scrambling up
Oesa Lake seen from the col
Traversing ledges below the ridge
Crossing a gully. Opabin Lake below.
Hiking along the ridge
Me, Carolyn, Dinah, Philip's friend, Philip and Wayne on the south summit
Taking a break on the ridge with another group. Mount Biddle in the background.
We started back down for the north summit
Scrambling up a pinnacle: overhanging rock made it tricky
On top of the pinnacle
Looking back at the south summit as we headed to the north summit
Looking down at the valley
On the north summit
View from the north summit
Heading back along the trail in the valley
Awesome scenery as we descended
We looked for a spot in the rocks to take a break
Everyone seemed glad to relax
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