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Warspite North Tarn
Kananaskis, Alberta
February 7, 2004
Distance: 5.6 km (3.5 mi)
Cumulative Elevation Gain: 500 m (1575 ft)
The tarn below the north ridge of Mount Warspite is a simple snowshoe trip that takes advantage of the trail to Warspite Lake. Starting from Black Prince day-use area, Anita, Mike, Dinah and I started up the trail before leaving it to head south to the tarn.
After reaching the tarn, however, we decided to ascend the ridge on the west. Cliffs stopped us from getting very far, but we climbed above the tree line to get some views. After turning around, we descending to the tarn before heading back, taking a more direct route to the parking lot.
Breaking a trail after leaving the trail to Warspite Lake
We started up the ridge above the tarn
After ascending the ridge, we realized the ridge east of the tarn looked more attractive, more open
Anita and Dinah on the ridge
We reached the cliff face before turning around
Looking across Spray Lakes Valley at Kent ridge
Heading down to the tarn
We enjoyed good snow conditions
Continuing down to the tarn
Heading back
82 J/11 Kananaskis Lakes