fraser, dave and i braved the snowy roads to attempt a winter summit of the indomitable star creek hill, also known as "the saddle", just south of coleman. it's nice to get up some mountains when we're home in AB.
we found a quad trail that led to a lookout over starcreek falls, then began bushwhacking up to attain the ride.
from the ridge we hit each prominence and the descended to the saddle. here is dave riding the bucking mountain.
from the saddle it was up up, down and then up to the various windswept peaks.
the ridge was lovely. even in the biting cold wind there were small sheltered areas to enjoy. it was about -20 but we stayed nice and warm as long as we were moving.
i sent this picture to kylie and she replied that she liked my moustache. i have this in writing and will keep it for all time. i may post it on the fridge (kylie's testament, not my moustache).
after a swig of scotch on the peak we descended through an old burn with warm bellies.
reaching the valley floor we found a tributary to star creek and after some more bushwhacking found some quad trails to lead us back to the starting point. 6 hours round trip. nice loop. gorgeous day. good company.
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