2016-09-24 Mt Indefatigable
Looking across the lakes at early morning light hitting Mt Fox and the Turret.
Jeremy makes his way up the ridge. We had just left the trees and the views opened up quickly. Fellow behind was a solo hiker who passed us. We saw him hiking ahead of us several times.
Lena and Scott taking a break as we start to gain altitude. In the distance between them is where we parked the car.
Another break along the ridge. The light was very nice.
Conor looking out over the lower Kananaskis lake.
Wide angle view of the lakes and the ridge we ascended.
I liked the texture of the ridge and how the light and shadows accentuated the rock.
Lena looking longingly at the lake.
approaching the hanging valley like a line of hikers on a path that makes us walk in single file..
Gaining the north ridge.
Conor and Jeremy look out over the hanging valley towards the lakes.
As we gain the ridge, the north summit comes into view.
On the ridge, Preparing to make our way over to the north summit.
We found a little bit of winter on the ridge.
The wind was gusty and blew some snow around.. who ordered this?
Lena on a small rock pinnicle as we make our way along the north ridge
North summit on the left and our next destination. We will traverse along the ridge on the upper left towards the south summit.
fall on the left, winter on the right ? starting our ascent to the north summit.
up and up. an interesting rock outcrop on the right. The north summit is behind but can't be seen here. There is a pretty good trail
Lena on a rocky outcrop.
Looking north. We're hoping the weather holds
Lena had fallen about 20m and was badly injured. Jeremy and Bre ran down to the trailhead where there was a payphone and called for help. Scott Conor and I stayed with Lena to try and keep her calm and warm while we waited for help. When help arrived it took some time to bundle her up for extraction. She was airlifted to an ambulance in the parking lot then taken to Stars Air ambulance and finally to the Foothills hospital for treatment. Thanks to all those who helped out in the rescue. It certainly wasn't how we were expecting to end the day..
The amazing team that helped us get Lena off the mountain. We were all humbled by their professional and efficient actions.
Extraction.