Monthly Archives: October 2017

A short nature trail around Gibson Lake provides an introduction to the subalpine environment of Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park as well as an excellent view of surrounding peaks.  Difficulty: easy A1 Elevation gain: nil Distance: 2.5km  Time: 1/2 to 1-hour … Continue reading →

GIANT’S KNEECAP   2760m   9055′ Giant’s Kneecap is a spur into the glacier, north of Esmeralda Peak. It is prominent from the Keyhole. The south ridge is a scramble on good rock. Difficulty: Elevation gain: Key elevations: Distance: Time: Season: All year … Continue reading →

THE BATTLESHIP   2610m   8563′ Difficulty: Elevation gain: Key elevations: Distance: Time: Season: Access: Map: 82F/14 Slocan Access: From the Slocan Chief Cabin.  Kokanee Glacier Trail: Approach by trail from the cabin. The “best and safest” route is the trail behind the … Continue reading →

SUNSET LAKE (QUEENS CUP BASIN) Set amidst alpine fir and spruce at the base of towering Pontiac Peak, Sunset Lake is a gem-like spot. Careless campers once littered the area with garbage and fish remains. Gold larch in September.  Difficulty: B1 … Continue reading →

PONTIAC PEAK   2505m   8219′ Pontiac Peak is on the east side of the park south of the head of Woodbury Creek, at the head of Pontiac Peak (Scranton Basin). It is the backdrop of Sunset Lake (Queens Cup Basin). In … Continue reading →

GLACIER VIEW PEAK   2760m   9055′ Located on Sawtooth Ridge, between Woodbury and Joker Creeks. 1. FRA Richard E. Plewman, before 1949, who climbed it many times, route unknown.  2. Northwest Ridge, Northwest Face. Contour south and west from the Woodbury … Continue reading →

To do this traverse in either direction requires a map, compass, +/- GPS, solid navigation skills and strong scrambling ability. Even in August, an ice-axe may be necessary.  SILVER SPRAY – WOODBURY TRAVERSE From the Silver Spray cabin, walk south/SW … Continue reading →

MOONLIGHT PEAK   2610m   8563′ Southwest of Mount Kemball. 1. FRA by the prospector Dan Henry Nellis, October 17, 1902, who found the ‘Moonlite’ mineral claim on the summit; route unknown. (B.C. Ministry of Energy and Mines) 2. South Ridge, Follow … Continue reading →

MOUNT KEMBALL   2640m   8661′ Situated between Woodbury and Keen Creeks. Mount Kemball, Moonlight Peak and Glacier View Peak are accessible from the Woodbury cabin at the head of Woodbury Creek. These peaks have often been climbed but little record has … Continue reading →

ARTIST POINT MOUNTAIN   2515m   8369′ On the northwestern spur of Mount Kemball. 1. North Slopes, East Ridge. Approach from the Keen Creek road. Pass over the Desmond Creek bridge (unsigned) at about 15 km (see road distance table). At about … Continue reading →