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Rummel Ridge
Kananaskis
February 21, 2004
Distance: 7.4 km (4.6 mi)
Cumulative Elevation Gain: 660 m (2165 ft)
We snowshoed up Rummel Ridge as a car shuffle starting at Rummel Creek (signed) on Smith-Dorrien Trail. After starting out, we keep left of the creek and headed to the northwest end of the ridge. We followed the ridge to the top. From the top, we dropped to the col and descended the southeast slope a short way before turning south. We were careful to avoid the avalanche slope on our right. Once in the trees, we angled down toward the cutline and followed it back to the highway.
Heading up the ridge
Reaching the treeline. Spray Lake in the background.
Tent Ridge in the background
Following the ridge crest to the top. Keep away from the cornice!
Almost at the top
Mount Galatea looms over the top
On top of the ridge
Sliding down the backside
Tripping in the snow
Emerging from the trees at the bottom of the avalanche slope
Returning on the cutline
After dropping down to Rummel Creek we ascended the other side
82 J/14 Spray Lakes Reservoir
