The weather was absolutely perfect throughout this extremely scenic hike- clear sky, and warm, with a light wind. After about an hour of bushwhacking and following numerous trails we finally found the start of the ridge. Everything from there was straightforward and easy and the scenery was unmatched.  At the first summit we had spectacular views of Commonwealth, Pig's Tail, Birdwood, The Fist, Smuts, Engadine, The Tower, Galatea, and Chester, as well as French, Robertson, and Sir Douglas in the distance, to the south. Lingering snow on the peaks with a couple of huge cornices on some mountains added to the incomparable view.

The second summit brought us very close to The Fist and its col with Smuts. If we had had more time, we might have made the relatively short ridge traverse to that col. However, we settled for going a little ways onto the ridge for some good photo opportunities. Our final reward for the trip was a view of the great Mount Assiniboine, as we approached the final summit (Tent Ridge). Total time was a slow 6 hours, 15. Overall, a good hike with unbelievable views and many possible variations. Well worth the effort!

    
A rock pinnacle near the beginning of the the trip; Mount Smuts can be seen at the top left

    
A spectacular view to the south; the mountains in the foreground, from left to right, are Commonwealth, Pig's Tail, and Birdwood; behind are Cegfns, Murray, Smith-Dorrien, French, Robertson, and Sir Douglas

    
Mark, with The Fist directly behind him, Birdwood towering in the center, and Pig's Tail at the far left

    
The Fist from a different angle; Birdwood is at the right and Commonwealth immediately left of The Fist

    
Me, Stuart, and Jenny, with Spray Lake in the background