Miner's Peak
Kananaskis
January 2, 2010

Looking for a quick trip we hiked up Miner's Peak which overlooks Canmore. Although it shares 85% of its route with Ha Ling Peak, the other 15% presents a higher summit with an unexpected challenge. A short, narrow ridge led to the summit which on a calm day in dry conditions would be easy to cross. But strong winds threatened to toss me over the side. While Dinah hung back, I carefully made my way to the top. Too windy to stand, I shot a panorama while on my knees before exiting.


The well-trodden trail presented no problems.


East End of Rundle in the background


The views begin to open up.


We reach the treeline.


On the ridge wtih Ha Ling behind


Miner's Peak is above me.


Making our way to the summit


Rundle and Ha Ling set the background


I start across a short, narrow ridge.


Wind kicks up snow on the way down.


Panorama from Miner's Peak. This is the first time I've shot a panorama from a kneeling position!

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