Another Alberta, Canada mountain for Carly and I. This time it was Mount Rundle, which features a trailhead that starts within a golf course located on the outskirts of Banff. The route is pretty straight forward. We followed a mainly straight and gradually ascending trail for several miles/kilometers, that transitioned to a series of switchbacks, followed by mildly steep scrambling up tree-root ledges. Above treeline, the route follows a steep ridge like feature. Then, a long section of hellishly steep scree is encountered...it is one of those one foot up three feet down kind of deals...not fun. Eventually easier ground is encountered near the summit of Rundle...though a map indicates that this is not the true Mount Rundle (instead, we did Mount Rundle 1?)...maybe a mere technicality? Regardless of whether we were atop the true Rundle, the view of the valley below was dramatic and impressive and well worth the effort. After a cool windy refresh, Carly and I made quick work of the route back down the mountain and back to the luxurious golf course.
YouTube vide is here. Google map is here.
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