Just to add to what Bob was saying. The gully in your picture that has the sunbeams in it is the right one for ascent. We went up Meroniuk last fall before the first snow, by turning left at an earlier spot on the TCT to hike up the ridge on the left of the Paleface Bowl. Since we came prepared, a short length of climbing rope was used as a hand line to get down. You're right about that little col at the base of the cliffs - what a great place to view the lake from.

The Chilliwack Outdoor Club made a trip to Paleface a few weeks ago, and are planning to do some trail clearing over the weekend. That's according to their postings online.