Windtower 200497 via West Wind Pass Scramble on 1-Aug-2018

It turned out to be a lovely day, with enough wind at the pass and above to make the warm temperatures quite comfortable.
Starting a little after 10 we proceeded fairly quickly to West Wind Pass and took a nice break there, especially to contemplate if there was a way down the north side for anything other than goats.

Barb, Inge, James, Susan, David, Clifton, Celine, Peter and Gary at West Wind Pass
Barb, Inge, James, Susan, David, Clifton, Celine, Peter and Gary at West Wind Pass

From there we proceeded across the traverse with the usual discussion about whether this is TL5, OT5 or SC5. We gained the backside of Windtower together and then climbed to the summit each at his/her own pace.

Climbing the last slope to Windtower (Mt Nestor and Old Goat Mtn behind Gary)
Climbing the last slope to Windtower (Mt Nestor and Old Goat Mtn behind Gary)

We were at the top before 1 and took. anice break.

Susan, Inge, Barb, David, Clifton, James, Celine, Peter and Gary at West Wind Pass
Susan, Inge, Barb, David, Clifton, James, Celine, Peter and Gary at West Wind Pass

The weather forecast was for possible thunderstorms in the afternoon and we saw some dark clouds and so headed down. We got a few drops of rain at West Wind Pass, but nothing more until some light and some quite heavy rain on the drive home.
Many thanks to participants David,Peter,Gary,Susan,Inge,James,Celine,Clifton,Barbara for joining me, Carl (C/S)

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