MOUNT DORVAL 2560m
From near Nakusp, Mount Dorval appears as a big, black pyramid down the Columbia River valley. It is 3kms due west of Urd Peak and the watershed crest of the Valhallas.
Elevation gain:
Key elevations:
Map: 82F/13 Burton.
Route: Approach from Demers Lakes, from the east, along a ridge, rubbly and forested. Then go up rockslides to the summit ridge. A long climb, Class 3 at most.
FRA 1978 by Mike Brewster, KMC hiking camp party.
Can also be approached from Hird Lakes.