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Mount Rundle

  • December 7, 2002
  • Mountain height: 2,949 m (9,672 feet)
  • Elevation gain: 1570 m
  • Round-trip time: approx. 8 hours

Scrambling with Mark.

Mount Rundle is a long and grueling slog. The mountain's only redeeming feature is a terrific summit panorama. Leave early and pick a clear day.

    
The classic view of Rundle from the Trans-Canada highway

 

 

    
Heading towards the summit. Notice the balaclava - with the wind chill, it was around minus 30 degrees Celsius at the summit

 

 

    

Right before the summit cairn; a few scrambles can be seen in the background : Norquay, Edith, Cory, and Temple

 

 

    

Looking southwest towards the "Matterhorn of the Rockies" - Mount Assiniboine

 

 

    

Another Banff classic, as seen from the summit - Cascade Mountain

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