We attempted The Fist the previous year but a sudden 45-minute rainstorm left us
completely soaked and the rocks slippery so we had to abort. This time we had good
weather and topped the summit without incident.

The Fist is an enjoyable scramble. The exposure is easy to take as it's not in your face.
Downclimbing the gully was the most challenging part.

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The Fist seen from Spray Lakes Road

Pleasant hiking along the creek before leaving the trail.

Starting up the drainage. The Fist is on the right.

From the col, the gully appears almost directly above me. Note the tunnel
on the left can be easily reached.

Starting up the gully

Topping out on the gully

The backside of The Fist below the Summit. Skyline notch is left of Dinah.

Scrambling up to the summit after leaving the gully

Mindful of the exposure, we head back to the gully from the summit. Tryst Lake below.

It's a tight squeeze in some places.

Other places are quite steep.

On the way back we check out the tunnel. Mouse over to view the back door.

Indian paintbrush

360° View from the top. Mount Smuts and Mount Shark are on the left.

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