Robertson and Tallon Peaks (South Approach)
Crowsnest Pass
March 29, 2003

We had intended to climb the south end of Livingstone Ridge, but deep snow hampered us so we decided to ascend two small nearby peaks instead.

From the ridge leading to Livingstone Ridge, we dropped down 250 m on the east side and climbed up Robertson Peak which was mostly free of snow. From there, we followed a ridge southeast, losing 180 m in the process, to climb the Tallon Peak, shorter than Robertson peak by 90 m. From Tallon Peak we headed south back to the car. The trip was largely an off-trail hike.

Despite being minor peaks, they offered great views and interesting landscapes.


Starting up the trail


We hit a patch of snow


Turtle Mountain


We do some scrambling on the ridge


After seeing dry slopes of Robertson Peak we leave the ridge to climb it.


Livingstone Ridge


Ascending the talus slope of Robertson Peak


On the summit of Robertson Peak


Heading to Tallon Peak


On the summit of Tallon Peak


Some interesting rock on our descent


More unusual landscape


Byron Hill in the background


360° view from Robertson Peak


82/G9 Blairmore

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