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View from Loder Peak
Loder Peak and Door Jamb Mountain
Kananaskis, Alberta
December 13, 2003
Distance: 11.7 km (7.3 mi)
Cumulative Elevation Gain: 1303 m (4275 ft)
The ascent of Loder Peak and Door Jamb Mountain is an easy scramble, but more interesting than one would expect because of unusual rock formations and a variety of scenery. We parked at the same spot used for the Jura Creek trail and headed up the ridge. After passing both Loder and Door Jamb, we continued along the ridge as far as we felt comfortable, although there is little advantage in doing so. After climbing nearly 200 m above Loder, we turned around and followed the ridge back.
Door Jamb Mountain and Loder Peak are the first two high points in the foreground from the left
Heading to Door Jamb Mountain (mouse over to see our May trip when
snow
prevented us
from going
past Door Jamb)
Hiking along slabs near the start
Most of the ridge is a hike
We had no trouble walking up the dry steep slabs
Some easy scrambling sections
Great scenery along the ridge
Interesting rock formations
Looking back down the ridge
Following a natural path in the rock
On the top of Loder Peak at 2076 m. Mount Fable on the right.
We continued along the ridge to find steep but solid rock that was easy to climb
Following a narrow ridge
Looking back at Loder Peak
Yamnuska Mountain
Taking a break
We continued along the ridge
We were stopped by steep rock ahead
Coming up to the point where we turned around
As far as we got before turning around
Taking in the scenery
Heading back to Door Jam from Loder Peak
82 /O3 Canmore
