8 miles of hiking • 1500' elevation gain •
I don't know why but this summit always evades me, for different reasons. This time it was ice. It started at about 5000' and by 5300' an ice sheet was so strong my poles couldn't punch through it. Snowshoes did a great job on traction, but once I got to the steep part decided to play it safe. The ice made for wonderful sculptures though.
Kyle Meyer
December 24, 2011
That's a bold attempt! Beautiful photos as always. Mt. Chinidere is my Coldwater Peak—still never made it up there despite four trips with it in the plans.