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Rummel Ridge
Kananaskis Park
February 21, 2004

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.


Following the ridge crest to the top. Keep away from the cornice!


Almost at the top. Tent Ridge in the background.


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

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