Sat, Oct 6 2012 - Little Arethusa (View Original Event Details)
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This was a fantastic fall outing that started with one of the coordinators dithering about the destination because of the probability of snow accumulation in the Highwood Pass area. Thankfully the other coordinator showed resolve and commitment to our original plan. After checking at the Barrier Lake Info Centre, we did a final eyeball from the Highwood Pass PL and decided the snow was not sufficient to deter us. We found boot high accumulations in the trees at some points, but as we got higher, the snow thinned out and we continued upwards over loose scree, rock and some slabs.
This is an
easy, short scramble, but we agreed it was more difficult because of
the conditions; it was very slippery when we walked over the snow-
covered rock and grass. Several of our group demonstrated excellent
falling and rolling techniques as we descended the lower part of the
hike through grass and forest-covered slopes. We all agreed it was
an excellent day out on a scramble well worth a do-over in summer
conditions. Thanks to Ross and Egor for driving.
-Ursula