Took the Direct Route up and the ACC Route down, both are steady, steep climbs, with reasonably easy trail finding and minimal exposure. The final few hundred metres is over large talus. The ridgetop is wide and comfortable to hike along. We got caught in a short burst of heavy winds and rain on the ridgetop, where there is NO WHERE to get shelter. Check forecasts before your hike to make sure you aren't caught in a thunderstorm up high.
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Great hike, definitely a stair master but well worth the views at the top. Only made it to the helipad, safe all the way up. Skipped out on the ridge walk due to risk but a good handful did it successfully.
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Did this last year at the end of June the weekend before it was officially open. I would really recommend doing this in a couple of days, we powered it out in 1 and were definitely wiped at the end of things. It's 27.5km to the campground, and carrying all of your stuff it's fairly intense.
That being said the hike other than distance is very easy and pleasant. The views along the way are stunning, and the lake at the end is seriously beautiful. Waking up every morning to Assiniboine towering overhead is great.
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Great hike with moderate vertical, nice creek and high ridge-line with great views.
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We hiked this end of May weekend. There was no snow but the creek already had a good stream of water. Quite an enjoyable hike. Would try the cave next time.
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Nov 7 2018.
0-3 inches snow, no spikes/crampons/gaiters required. No avy risk.
More scrambling over loose large rocks than I would like. Rimwall and Windtower are better IMO.
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