British Columbia Vacation - Valhalla Provincial Park
08.24.09 - 08.30.09
08.25.09 – Gimli Peak – South Ridge – 5.10a
08.26.09 – Nisleheim Peak – East Ridge – 5.7Awesome!
Emiko at the trailhead; Gimli Peak and the South Ridge route clearly visible beyond.
Eric on the approach.
Emiko on the approach; Gimli Peak getting closer.
Gimli Peak’s awesome South Ridge (mouseover photo to see route overlay).
Emiko with the Gimli Peak’s south ridge rising precipitously beyond.
Eric leading the first, and crux, pitch.
Eric leading an early pitch.
Emiko belaying from the spacious Lunch Ledge.
Eric leading high on the ridge.
Looking back at Emiko (barely visible) on the Lunch Ledge.
Eric leading high on the ridge.
Eric approaching the second crux, the 5.10a overhang.
Emiko high on the route.
Emiko on the false summit.
Emiko and the true summit beyond.
A look back at the oddly shaped false summit; our camp far below on the green.
Emiko on the summit!
Eric and Emiko together at the summit.
Great summit views; Mulvey Lake and Basin.
Friendly goat that accompanied us on our descent.
Emiko on the descent.
Emiko back at camp.
Good times, Eric and Emiko with Gimli Peak beyond.
One of many goats that visited our camp.
Breathtaking sunset as seen from our camp.
08.25.09 – Gimli Peak – South Ridge – 5.10a
08.26.09 – Nisleheim Peak – East Ridge – 5.7© 2009 The Climbers' Cache