• August 5, 2002
• Mountain height: approx. 2,600 m (8,528 feet)
• Elevation gain: approx. 700 m

• Round-trip time: 5:10

Scrambling with Jerry.

Where the heck are Bob's Valley and Piggy Plus you say?? Well... Bob's Valley (a very unofficial name) is a beautifully scenic valley in-between Mount Burstall and Whistling Ridge. Piggy Plus is a minor summit, that eventaully turns into stunning Mount Robertson. My intended destination was Snow Peak, however, I met Jerry on the trail and he convinced me to accompany him to this seldom-visited valley and peak. It was a great trip - a very scenic hike followed by a short moderate to difficult scramble to the wonderful viewpoint. The views of Birdwood, Pig's Tail, and Commonwealth to the northwest, and Mount Murray, Robertson Glacier, and Sir Douglas to the south were especially rewarding. 

      
Looking back, down Bob's Valley at Commonwealth Peak

    
Looking up the the ascent slope of Piggy Plus from the saddle

    
A summit view of Birdwood, Pig's Tail, and Commonwealth

    
Mount Murray, as seen from the summit