Mount James Walker

Mount James Walker is a Kananaskis gem with its untouched approach valley, respectable summit elevation (at 3,035m) and tarns with green tinted mini-icebergs.

Looking back at the lake and approach valley from above the headwall

Starting along the upper valley

As we get closer to the summit, Grizzly Peak and the Opal Range reveal themselves

Looking north towards Gusty Peak, Mount Galatea, and The Fortress

A panorama looking south towards our ascent gully and Mount Inflexible. Fischer Peak, Opal Ridge, Grizzly Peak, Mount Packenham, Mount Hood, Kings Creek Ridge, Elpoca Mountain, and Mount Joffre are all visible in the distance.

Scree-skiing back to the tarn

Robert LemermeyerJuly 18, 2020