DEVIL’S COUCH (KING TUT’S COUCH) 2730m 8957′
On the east end of the Devil’s Range. It is north-northwest of Gladsheim Peak, and is visible from “Cape Horn” on Highway 6 above the south end of Slocan Lake.
1. East Ridge, South Slopes. The original approach was up the old Gwillim Creek road, a trail and then bushwhacking. After many ups and downs on the ridge the next day, the group arrived at the summit from the east. (III,3,s).
FRA Bob Dean, Frank Nixon and his dog, 17/9/1967.
From Coven Lakes, pass over the col south of the Devil’s Spire and ascend easy slopes to the summit on the south side. The south slopes are the last of the route from the eastern approach.
UNNAMED (WITCH’S FINGERNAIL)
300m due north of Devil’s Couch. There is no information on routes or first ascents.
