Mike Potter (books, etc.)
Vimy Peak from Upper Waterton Lake
The first outing in my book "Ridgewalks in the Canadian Rockies, second edition” describes a long but rewarding day in Waterton Lakes National Park taking in Vimy Peak and Vimy Ridge to its east. This image from the townsite shows whitecaps on Upper Waterton Lake, an indication of typically windy Waterton weather, and the summit of Vimy Peak. The trip I describe takes trail and a bit of scrambling that lead to the top from behind the ridge to the left. Vimy Ridge lies directly behind the high point.
As mentioned, it’s a big commitment — involving some 35 km total distance and over 1000 metres of elevation gain and loss. If you have lots of energy and a long summer day, it’s well worth checking out.
I am the author of “Ridgewalks in the Canadian Rockies, second edition” -- for more info on the book and to order, please see www.alpinebookpeddlers.ca/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=statu...
Vimy Peak from Upper Waterton Lake
The first outing in my book "Ridgewalks in the Canadian Rockies, second edition” describes a long but rewarding day in Waterton Lakes National Park taking in Vimy Peak and Vimy Ridge to its east. This image from the townsite shows whitecaps on Upper Waterton Lake, an indication of typically windy Waterton weather, and the summit of Vimy Peak. The trip I describe takes trail and a bit of scrambling that lead to the top from behind the ridge to the left. Vimy Ridge lies directly behind the high point.
As mentioned, it’s a big commitment — involving some 35 km total distance and over 1000 metres of elevation gain and loss. If you have lots of energy and a long summer day, it’s well worth checking out.
I am the author of “Ridgewalks in the Canadian Rockies, second edition” -- for more info on the book and to order, please see www.alpinebookpeddlers.ca/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=statu...