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Bertha Peak | 2013-06-29
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First day of July long weekend. My objective was Bertha Peak in Waterton. I have to be honest, this peak was only ok to me...
Approach:
I actually parked on a wrong parking. There is actual parking for Bertha Lake trail. Anyway as described in Kane's book, I followed Bertha Lake trail to the lake. From the lake, I still followed the trail. I passed campground and found a drainage which led me to easy access to the ascending SE slope.
SE Slope:
There were 2 streams coming down from above. I stayed not right at the right stream but fairly close to it (page 4). This slope is little tricky because technically it was just a bunch of easy scrambles, but considering sustained steepness it felt more like moderate scrambling. Also I didn't find any trail or cairn, if you are not good at route-finding, you may get in to trouble... maybe.. maybe not. I guess I can say this peak is not for beginners.
South Ridge to the Summit:
After SE slope, it's just hike to the summit.
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