Typical traveling after leaving the trail
Cockscomb
Mountain After failing to reach the summit of Cockscomb Mountain nearly two years ago I returned to ascend the mountain solo. Following the same route (see Cockscomb Mountain attempt) I reached the shoulder, where we had turned around, without incidence. Continuing on, I thought I would encounter some difficulties either on the false summit or going to the true summit, but there were none. Cockscomb Mountain is an easy scramble. I roosted on the top of Cockscomb Mountain for half an hour. I was able to pick out over a dozen Kane peaks. Despite lacking any real scrambling I think Cockscomb Mountain is a worthwhile late-season trip, although I don't recommend bushwhacking out with headlamps! I had trouble enough in daylight. |
Typical traveling after leaving the trail
After nearly two hours of hiking, the access ridge comes into view above me.
The avalanche chute is hidden on the right. Ahead is GR889791.
We attempted to
climb it
four years ago (mouse over) but turned back well short of the summit
because
of
the lack of daylight in mid-November.
Coming out of the avalanche chute
Mount Isabelle, Mount Ball and Copper Mountain. Mouse over each for a close-up.
The grade eases for a short ways. The false summit is above me.
Behind is Mount Ishbel
Closing in on the false summit. I was expecting some moderate scrambling here
and put on my helmet. I needn't have bothered. It was a walk-up on the right
side.
Leaving the false summit for the true summit.
Interesting colours and patterns to the northwest
On the summit. Pilot Mountain is behind me.
360° view from the top
82 O/4 Banff
