We had a perfect fall day for a wonderful hike.  Bluebird day, no smoke and no wind!

While it seemed rather cool at 4C at the start, we soon were making wardrobe adjustments.  In under an hour we were at West Wind Pass and there was no wind!  After a bit of a break at the pass we headed across the slope to the backside of our destination and took another break once we could see our goal.  From there it was the usual grunt up easy scree and well worn track to the summit.



Kevin heading up the back of Windtower

We summited after a little more than 2 1/2 hours. Still no wind!


Greg, Carl, Damian, Kevin and Pat on Windtower

Greg, Kevin, Damian and Pat on Windtower (Lougheed One at right)

After a nice lunch break and a chat with fellow hiker John (who took our group photo) we headed back down with fabulous views of the Royal Group, Burstall/Smuts peaks, and the Old Goat Range.


Mt Nestor and Old Goat Mtn reflected is a still Spray Lake

It was just too nice a fall day not to enjoy another sitdown on the way.


Enjoying a perfact fall afternoon

Back at the cars in a little under six hours (including the nice breaks).
 
Many thanks to participants: Damian,Greg,Patrick, and Kevin for joining me, Carl (C/S)

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