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Eiffel Peak
Lake Louise, Alberta
September 22, 2003
Distance: 10.9 km (6.8 mi)
Cumulative Elevation Gain: 1220 m (4003 ft)
Dinah and I joined the Hostel Outdoor Group to climb Eiffel Peak. Although it's not a challenging scramble, the views are breathtaking. Fall is the best time to go, but expect to find the trails crowded with tourists who come to see the larches changing colours.
The route begins at Moraine Lake and follows the Larch Valley trail. After reaching Larch Valley, leave the trail and start up the east ridge of Eiffel. The route then climbs up a scree gully that leads to the summit.
Approaching Eiffel Peak
Reaching the base of the mountain
Pinnacle Mountain is next door to Eiffel
Looking back at Larch Valley
Easy scrambling near the start
The slope becomes steeper and full of loose rubble near the summit
Mount Temple
On the top of Eiffel Peak. To the left is Eiffel Tower.
Mount Temple rises well above the summit of Eiffel Peak
A cloud-covered Glacier Peak and Mount Lefroy
Dinah is ready to join the others heading back down
I do a little unnecessary but fun scrambling
Group shot taken partway down
Moraine Lake lies far below
Panorama Ridge arcs over The Tower of Babel
Looking back at Eiffel Peak (left) from the Larch Valley
82 N/8 Lake Louise
