ClubTread Community - Search Results

ClubTread Community > Search Forums > Search Results
Advanced Search
Page 1 of 2 1 2
Showing results 1 to 25 of 31
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: JHector
Forum: Canadian Rockies   10-20-2020, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 758
Posted By JHector
First photo is camp on south side of Elusive,...

First photo is camp on south side of Elusive, second on north side shows Endless Chain.
Forum: Canadian Rockies   10-19-2020, 11:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 758
Posted By JHector
The cornice photo above was taken near the top of...

The cornice photo above was taken near the top of the slightly higher pass to the west of Elusive, but it was easy enough to walk to the far end and gain the dry ridge between the two passes. Same...
Forum: Canadian Rockies Hiking   08-24-2020, 01:27 AM
Replies: 1,073
Views: 182,386
Posted By JHector
Poligne Creek, Elusive Pass

Aug. 20, 2020. There are 8 crossings of Poligne Creek between the Poboktan junction and Maligne Pass. The first two bridges are intact, the 3rd one is a single wobbly plank, and the 4th one is...
Forum: Canadian Rockies   08-10-2020, 02:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,429
Posted By JHector
The route up to and over Cataract Pass is...

The route up to and over Cataract Pass is definitely more difficult than the average hike, but should be feasible if one of you has the necessary experience. There is a well-beaten trail most of the...
Forum: Canadian Rockies   07-25-2020, 02:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,573
Posted By JHector
Cline Pass to col is best started from north end...

Cline Pass to col is best started from north end of pass to avoid cliffs. The ascent is not steep, but unpleasant on loose boulders all the way to the col. Probably safest to ford Cline Creek at...
Forum: Canadian Rockies   07-24-2020, 06:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,573
Posted By JHector
I've done the hike on Cline Creek several times,...

I've done the hike on Cline Creek several times, but always starting from the junction with Brazeau River, where there is a horse camp. The trail is fairly easy to find at the lower end, and remains...
Forum: Canadian Rockies Hiking   07-07-2020, 02:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 780
Posted By JHector
That's the ticket! If the weather on day 2 rules...

That's the ticket! If the weather on day 2 rules out the trip to Goodsir, it's feasible to hike over to Tumbling and then straight out to Paint Pots, unless you wish to camp another night. But if...
Forum: Canadian Rockies Hiking   06-26-2020, 10:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,748
Posted By JHector
For Day 2, I would recommend extending the route...

For Day 2, I would recommend extending the route to the summit of Limestone Shoulder, and descend a very short distance toward Helmet Falls to see dramatic views of Sentry Peak and S. Goodsir. ...
Forum: Canadian Rockies Hiking   06-25-2020, 11:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 780
Posted By JHector
I wouldn't bother descending to Numa Creek,...

I wouldn't bother descending to Numa Creek, instead spend the morning in Tumbling Pass, as far as the point where the steep descent to Numa begins, then pick up your gear at Tumbling camp and descend...
Forum: Canadian Rockies Hiking   06-11-2020, 02:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 623
Posted By JHector
If you have the time and prefer a trail, there is...

If you have the time and prefer a trail, there is a route that is about twice as long: from the parking lot, head to Simpson Pass, then ascend to Wawa Ridge and continue on the Twin Cairns trail to...
Forum: Canadian Rockies Hiking   07-01-2019, 10:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,105
Posted By JHector
Moose Meadows trailhead is on the 1A Hwy., so if...

Moose Meadows trailhead is on the 1A Hwy., so if you end there hitching is the only way back to Lake Louise. There is (was) a campground about 10 km past Mystic camp, that is about 8 km from the...
Forum: Canadian Rockies Hiking   08-23-2018, 10:06 PM
Replies: 1,073
Views: 182,386
Posted By JHector
Mid-Aug. 2018 conditions on Poligne Creek trail...

Mid-Aug. 2018 conditions on Poligne Creek trail to Maligne Pass: there are 6 bridges between the Poboktan/Poligne junction and Avalanche camp. Bridges 1, 2 & 6 are functional. Bridge 3 is reduced...
Forum: Canadian Rockies Hiking   02-27-2018, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,252
Posted By JHector
I don't think you want to attempt getting onto...

I don't think you want to attempt getting onto the Moose River trail, the trail that runs down from Moose Pass on the B.C. side. The Calumet Creek trail heads up to the pass from the Alberta side,...
Forum: Canadian Rockies Hiking   02-26-2018, 01:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,252
Posted By JHector
If you decided to take the route from Snowbird...

If you decided to take the route from Snowbird down the Coleman Glacier, and then to Adolphus camp, another option would be to head up the Moose Pass trail and camp at Calumet campsite instead. This...
Forum: Canadian Rockies Hiking   02-22-2018, 10:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,252
Posted By JHector
I once met a pair who hiked to Snowbird Pass from...

I once met a pair who hiked to Snowbird Pass from Robson Pass camp, then descended the Coleman Glacier and its outflow on the north side, crossing the outflow stream (Yates Torrent) near the...
Forum: Canadian Rockies Hiking   01-19-2018, 11:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,532
Posted By JHector
If you hike over Jonas Pass to Jonas Cutoff, as...

If you hike over Jonas Pass to Jonas Cutoff, as in your first link, another option is to take the route from Poboktan Pass over to Brazeau River via a high pass near Flat Ridge. This avoids the...
Forum: Canadian Rockies Hiking   07-27-2017, 02:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,044
Posted By JHector
There is a bench trail from Fish Lakes that...

There is a bench trail from Fish Lakes that follows the west side of Pipestone valley and rejoins the old horse trail about halfway to Molar Creek, and continues down to the mouth of Molar Creek at...
Forum: Alberta Hiking   07-13-2017, 01:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 838
Posted By JHector
If you have one night at Skoki Lodge, here's an...

If you have one night at Skoki Lodge, here's an itinerary I'd recommend: hike in (and out) via Packers Pass instead of Deception Pass, unless the weather is terrible. From the pass, walk up Packers...
Forum: New Member Introductions   07-10-2017, 01:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 425
Posted By JHector
Here is a report of a 2004 trip from Moose Pass...

Here is a report of a 2004 trip from Moose Pass to Snake Indian Pass via Campion Creek and Hoodoo Wall Pass:

https://sites.google.com/site/chickensrunamok/jasper

The footbridge over the Smoky...
Forum: Alberta Hiking   02-27-2017, 04:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,078
Posted By JHector
Most of your questions about conditions on the...

Most of your questions about conditions on the Siffleur and Dolomite sections can be found on this site:

https://forums.clubtread.com/541903-post6.html

There are also reports on Lake Alice, a...
Forum: Canadian Rockies   09-21-2016, 02:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,006
Posted By JHector
Just to bring some old-school perspective...

Just to bring some old-school perspective (pedantry?) to the question, examine the topo map of lower Poboktan Creek (http://waputik.freehostia.com/Brazeau/BrazeauWest.jpg). The distance to the...
Forum: Canadian Rockies Hiking   08-27-2016, 09:33 PM
Replies: 1,073
Views: 182,386
Posted By JHector
Here is a photo of the broken bridge on Poligne...

Here is a photo of the broken bridge on Poligne Creek as of Aug. 16. As stated, all the other bridges, as well as the one between Avalanche and Maligne Pass, are intact.
Forum: Alberta Hiking   07-27-2016, 10:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,090
Posted By JHector
Hiking to the top of Mt. Bourgeau is a 1500m day,...

Hiking to the top of Mt. Bourgeau is a 1500m day, and there is a well-beaten trail from Harvey Pass (http://waputik.freehostia.com/Bourgeau/MtBourgeauPan.jpg) practically all the way to the top. ...
Forum: Alberta Hiking   07-23-2015, 10:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,696
Posted By JHector
The Potential Crossing may be the same as the col...

The Potential Crossing may be the same as the col NW of Bobac, indicated on the attached picture, as seen from the west shoulder of Pipestone Summit.
Forum: Alberta Hiking   07-23-2015, 03:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,696
Posted By JHector
Besides Quartzite Col and Fish Lakes/Pipestone...

Besides Quartzite Col and Fish Lakes/Pipestone Pass, there's another option to access Clearwater Pass that could be done in a long day from the highway, or split into two days with a camp mid-way. ...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 31
Page 1 of 2 1 2

 
Forum Jump
 
For the best viewing experience please update your browser to Google Chrome
 
Terms of Use
Copyright
Privacy Policy

Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.1