Despite predictions of hiking in 30C temperatures, we were fortunate in having a wind that reduced the temperature to a reasonable low 20Cs. With Calgary boiling at +30C, it was much cooler where we were and we had wonderful hike up Eiffel. We left Calgary at 7 a.m. and reached the summit by 12:15.


Eiffel Peak from Larch Valley trail (the ascent route is basically the left-hand skyline)

Inspecting the route up Temple (from the shoulder of Eiffel)

Group on Summit of Eiffel Peak

Descending a gnarly bit of Eiffel Peak

We took a different route down and reached the cars at 3:30 pm. For part of the down route we were able to slide down the snow packs with varying degrees of success, usually ending in a fall/slide part way down.


Eiffel Lake and Wenkchemna Pass from alternate descent of Eiffel Peak

It was a wonderful day in the mountains with reasonable temperatures and great company.

Participants: Jeannine, John, Ann, Carl, Kaare, Yolande

Five on Eiffel Tower!