He even mused that part of it may have fallen off since he last did it. For decades, it was a hotbed of activity for stopping passengers who rushed to send telegrams on short layovers in town. The ridge to the traverse before the crux is mostly easy to moderate scrambling along the spine. On more open slopes and nearing tree line. Wapta Mountain is another difficult scramble. But this and other proposals were disqualified because they were found to be vulnerable to landslides and avalanches, which had plagued CPR operations at other sections along the line, including a brutal avalanche in 1899 that destroyed the station at Rogers Pass. This is a preview. High-resolution model can be found in the PeakVisor mobile app. Ogden Point Breakwater serving as a canvas for the Unity Wall Mural honouring the first inhabitants of Victoria's Harbour, the Esquimault and Songhees Nations, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Royal Canadian Marine, Search and Rescue boats, Ogden Point, Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Massive new deposits of jade were later found in three areas of northern B.C. Nugara added the peak to his second scrambles book. Yoho / Waputik Icefield, AB/BC. 8 1.5 Current Work . The train then crosses back over the Kicking Horse River, under the … Mount Ogden. Above the crux and ascending the final, northeast slopes towards the summit. road to Mount Ogden, although there is a good tractor trail from the mountain 35 miles to a gravel road which presently ends at a collapsed bridge at Kenny Creek. An eastbound train leaving Field climbs a moderate hill, goes through two short, straight tunnels on Mt. This would make for an interesting access (or egress)! 1866 Ogden Ave , Vancouver, BC V6J1A is currently not for sale. Ogden) viewpoint is just off the Trans-Canada Highway 7.4km east of Field; On a typical day 25 to 30 trains might make the journey, and there's plenty of signage that explains the history in more detail. Here I was blocked by a short wall, but by traversing climber’s right for 10 m I managed to spot a line regaining the ridge. ft. single-family home is a 3 bed, 4.25 bath property. Looking back up at the pinnacle from just under the awkward step on descent. In: Geological Fieldwork 1999, British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Petroleum Resources, British Columbia A fall wouldn’t necessary kill you here – but it might. Ogden is a short outing and is a perfect candidate for a solo trip so when I found myself with a free Friday on August 18th I decided it was finally time to tackle it. Cathedral, Divide, Narao, Niblock, Piran and many others closer to Lake Louise have also provided me with many good memories. Looking back along the crux from near the awkward step. The south end of Sherbrooke Lake with the bottom of Kane's approach avalanche slope at bottom right. The historic Lower (through Mount Ogden) and Upper Spiral Tunnels (through Cathedral Mountain) that wind through the inky blackness are miracles of early 20 th century engineering that allowed trains to climb grades that were previously impassible. These efforts uncovered primary deposits adjacent to the Fraser River area in southern British Columbia, the Mount Ogden area in central British Columbia, and the Cassiar jade fields in the far north. (Jade) Deposits, Mount Ogden Area, Central British Columbia. Already tagged. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. The mountainous region of Omineca is beautiful and has multiple deposits of nephrite jade occurrences still untouched. McArthur, Carnarvon, Wapta, Field and Stephen – all have provided me with stunning views and great trips. I found this section to be short and moderate. A nice route in Yoho Park above Sherbrooke lake near Mt Ogden. Ogden is surrounded by majestic mountains such as Ben Lomond, Mount Ogden and Francis Peak. Based on what I’ve read, it’s far better than the avalanche slope from Sherbrooke Lake, but don’t be fooled – it’s still a bushwhack! It spirals to the left up inside the mountain for 891 metres (0.6 miles) and emerges 15 metres (50 feet) higher. Just as Mike and Liz had indicated, it was actually pretty wide and even less exposed than I was expecting. Photo: BJ Vicks. Whyte, I descended a short distance while following the connecting ridge all the way to the base of the rock cliffs. I was glad to be doing this trip as I’m sure within weeks or months this will be off-limits to casual wanderers such as myself. Cry and Dease Lake Area Mount Ogden Area Southern B.C. Mount Ogden is a summit in British Columbia and has an elevation of 2195 metres. The Upper Spiral Tunnel (Cathedral Mountain) is visible from a viewpoint on Yoho Valley Road, 2.3km from the highway, The Lower Spiral Tunnel (Mt. This road connects with the Germansen Landing - Fort St. James road about 10 miles south of Germansen Landing, Commercial trucking services with vehicles capable of carrying loads up to approximately 20 tons are available throughout the area. In 1976, Iskut Silver Mines Ltd. held the … The ledge didn’t look that bad at all! Between 1907 and 1909, two spiral tunnels were built into Cathedral Mountain and Mount Ogden to reduce the hill’s grade to 2.2%. Golf1.5 miles is the historic El Monte public golf course and also Mount Ogden Municipal golf course & tennis/pickleball Park. I felt pretty exposed to traffic as I dashed across the three lanes! This is a list of Boundary Peaks of the Alaska–British Columbia border, including those on the Alaska ... AK-BC Boundary Peak 86: Mount Ogden: Juneau† 7,126 ft 2,172 m: Boundary Peak 93: Devils Paw: Juneau† 8,045 ft 2,452 m: AK-BC Boundary Peak 95: Mount Ogilvie: Juneau† 7,218 ft 2,200 m: AK-BC Boundary Peak 96: Juneau† 7,162 ft 2,183 m: AK-BC Boundary Peak 97: Mount Bressler: Juneau† … Collie in winter via a sketchy-as-hell cornice. The solution called for a pair of loops that would be tunneled deep into the valley walls, with the first looping 0.91km beneath Cathedral Mountain on the south side of the valley and doubling back underneath itself before crossing the Kicking Horse River before the second tunnel loops through Mount Ogden on the north. wheelchair inaccessibleI am very attuned to accommodate guests with special needs, However this property was built in era before … Even views over Sherbrooke Lake were good. The Spiral Tunnels have been recognized as part of the Kicking Horse Pass National Historic Site of Canada. Steep mountain slopes and narrow valleys between Wapta Lake and the Field townsite severely limited the number of viable routes available, and in a rush to complete construction the Canadian government engineering team opted to forge ahead with a track graded at 4.4% rather than wait for a lengthy tunnel to be bored through Mount Stephen. Daly and Niles in the fall with my brother. At the heart of the difficulties was the rugged nature of the Rocky Mountain landscape, which presented a myriad of challenges aside from the steep grade. Remnants of the Spiral Tunnels' tumultuous past are on full view on Yoho's Walk in the Past trail, where … 3. Shortly beyond the shoulder I finally found myself on a well-defined sheep trail as I approached the Kane route coming up an uninviting avalanche slope from Sherbrooke Lake far below to my right. Add your article Home Geography of Canada Parks in Canada Parks in Canada by … The Jade Market. Looking over Paget Peak towards Mount Bosworth - another peak that may become hard to access via the TCH once construction is complete. There’s also very little chance that authorities will allow folks to cross a 4-lane highway to access the lower south ridge of Ogden. There are obvious detours to climber’s left to get around some sections but for the most part I’d suggest regaining the ridge soon after losing it or you might be traversing loose, annoying ledges. Mount Balfour, king-of-the-Wapta, is the highest, and one of the ‘sexiest’ peaks on Wapta/Waputik Icefields. As usual going up (on approach) is slightly easier than coming down (on return). Derailed Canadian Pacific freight train began moving on its own after emergency stop. Earlier this year I joined Liz and Mike for a delightful trip up Divide Mountain, which granted me excellent views of Ogden. 093N 165).Themainobjectiveofthispaperistodocumenttwo of these deposits which were examined during a two-day visit in 1999. Ogden. The trees here were mostly larches and the soft moss and flat terrain was a very nice break. A nice side trip is to cross the connecting ridge to Allen Peak (elev. Wonderful views over Sherbrooke Lake towards North Victoria Peak. In British Columbia, the conditions are similar, and jade can now be found throughout Canada’s westernmost province. Carnarvon, the Presidents, McArthur, Isolated, Whaleback, Des Poilus, Collie, Balfour, Niles, Daly (L to R). Going through financial difficulties, the CPR searched for private investors. Already tagged. There are smatterings of animal trails scattered on the ridge, but they fade out or go in other directions than straight up for the most part. It didn’t help when Alan Kane himself mentioned in an email interview with Bob Spirko that when he went back to look at it years after doing it, it looked much scarier then he remembered! Great skiing down the summit slopes! Based on negative trip reports from Kane’s route via Sherbrooke Lake and a manky avalanche slope, I knew I wanted to utilize Nugara’s approach up the south ridge directly from the Trans Canada Highway. I made sure to text Dr. Phil a photo to show him what he was missing. The views are particularly gorgeous from Ogden Canyon or the Ogden Valley and Historic 25th Street. From Paget in winter to Bosworth in summer, both with JW. (L to R), Narao, North Victoria, Huber, Hungabee, Cathedral Mountain and Crags, Mount Steven, Dennis, Field, Wapta and Carnarvon at far distant right. One of the better places to watch trains come and go in the Field townsite is the CPR's historic stone and brick telegraph building (c. 1931), nestled between a stand of shade-bearing trees. Getting up from the TCH into the bush on the south ridge wasn’t without its challenges and I quickly noted that construction crews had been clearing trees in the area already. Location: Yoho National Park; Activity: Scrambling; Height: 2,695 m (8,842 ft) Elevation Gain: 1,100 m (3,609 ft) Distance: 13.2 km / Round Trip (8.2 mi) Avg Steepness: 9.5° Estimated Time: 6-8 hrs; Technicality: Expert.3b; Fitness Level: Moderate; Download GPX: [Trail] Mount Ogden.gpx; Google map: See track recorded by GPS; Print: Display in printer-friendly format; Conditions: Weather; … 1. It wasn't just human lives put at risk by the arrival of the transcontinental railway in the Rockies. It's also the first building you'll encounter when crossing the bridge into town, so it's impossible to miss. It is reported that only 12 or 15 metres of sparse and uneconomic mineralization was intersected. Mount Ogden Mount Ogden is a mountain in British Columbia and has an elevation of 1513 metres. They also indicated the crux was much easier than expected – a fact that comforted me a bit but didn’t dull my apprehension much for some reason. Now that I’ve done it I am 99% sure that this route will no longer be viable once the construction starts in this area. Getting a photo of its giant glaciated east face has become an ‘obligatory’ for all the scrambles nearby. One last complete view of Sherbrooke Lake from the lower south ridge before I hit tree line. I’d heard rumors and read many reports of its difficult and exposed crux. For over a century, trains have been one of the more prominent threats to wildlife in the Rocky Mountain National Parks. At 3km and with an elevation gain of 90m, the hike should take most hikers about an hour and a half. This home was built in 1985 and last sold on 2/18/2014 for $198,850. Narao, North Victoria, Cathedral, Steven and Mount Field visible (L to R). The town of Field is a true hotspot for train watchers and history buffs with an interest in Canada's westward development in the late 1800’s. Mount Daly is an impressive hulk of a mountain. A slip here would not be trivial. Historically prized by local First Nations and an important part of Chinese culture, B.C. When Kane added it to his latest book, with a different lower access route than Nugara’s, it only peaked my interest (pun intended). Pickle ball daily at Monroe park both about 1 mile away. Liz and Mike shared some valuable beta, including a tip to head up to the right hand side of barely visible white cliff bands on the south ridge. Melanie Mark of the NDP has been re-elected as MLA in Vancouver-Mount Pleasant, keeping the seat for the party. Mighty Mount Balfour, king of the Wapta, with TJ and Ben. I wonder if people will still be able to photograph the old bridge over the Kicking Horse River once the TCH construction is complete? Check out 3D model of Mount Ogden. Already tagged. The lake can be reached by following a three km hiking trail that begins from the Trans-Canada Highway across from Wapta Lake.. Sherbrooke Lake also serves as an access point for … After also texting Hann that I was safe and sound, I sat down for a bit and enjoyed the views and memories of so many familiar Yoho Peaks. The labor force to build these tunnels through sheer rock amounted to about a thousand, and the cost was about 1.5 million Canadian dollars. From September 10 to September 13, 2009 geologist Ron Britten and field assistant Paul Williams visited the Ogden property to map bedrock and collect rock and sediment samples. Already tagged. It’s short and sweet with amazing views of some truly gorgeous peaks. Compared to Divide Peak’s crux it looked pretty short and simple. The traverse was very simple (even easier than I expected) and soon I was staring somewhat nervously across and up the crux ledges. More views towards Mount Stephen and Field. – Dease Lake, Mount Ogden and Cassiar – which now comprise an area considered to be the global capital for nephrite jade. Switches were built to mitigate the problem, allowing conductors to optionally bypass the main rail line in favour of an uphill track to stop trains when runaways were feared. In fact, production of B.C. 1. Balfour its always the one that stands out from the sea of mountains. Starting at the Kicking Horse Campground, follow a series of mauve interpretive signs along one of the more moderate family trails in the park. Higher up I ended up some pretty steep and exposed slabby terrain despite trying to avoid this on climber’s right. A Walk in the Past Train wreckage on the Walk in the Past trail. I also knew that with recent construction work along the TCH, especially near Kicking Horse Pass, the south ridge might not be accessible for scramblers very much longer. There are two components to the crux. The descent of the north ridge was certainly harder than the ascent – even the section down to the crux felt more exposed than I remembered. Excellent crack and face climbing can be found. Suitability. This traverse provides access along the west face and around the north end of the summit block to the crux ledges. A closer look at North Victoria, Huber and Hungabee. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. To get to Mt. Nugara added the peak to his second scrambles book. The bushwhack wasn't the worst I've done, but then again I've done some pretty heinous 'whacking over my career. Nothing more than the low end of “difficult” – but still deserves that rating IMHO. Total production of nephrite to 1992 from the Mount Ogden occurrences is estimated to be 1441 tonnes (Mining in British Columbia 1975-1980, 1981-1985, 1988; Kirk Makepeace (Jade West), personal communication, 1993 (production for 1989 to 1992)). In 1992, Jade West Resources Ltd. conducted trenching and 500 metres of percussion drilling (Information Circular 1993-1). Kane's access route comes from lower left near the light colored shoulder left of center. Mount Ogden (0km) Ogden, Mount (0.5km) Fremont Morse, Mount (7.8km) Buffaloberry bushes flourish trackside at the peak of berry season, attracting gorging bears. The amount of tracks displays the popularity of this route on the weekends. The summit not visible yet. From 1976 to present the claims have been held by Continental Jade Ltd. Nickel has never been explored on the Ogden claims. jade is prized for its toughness and is recognized as some of the best in the world. Crossing the TCH back to the truck was a different sort of crux! Ogden Mountain Jade Jade has been mined from Ogden Mountain for over 30 years, with a total production to date estimated at over 5,000 tonnes. 40 km 20 km 50 km Pinchi Lake Jennings River Bridge River Updated: July, 2012 Ultramafic (Serpentinite) Rocks Geology and Origin Nephrite is documented at over fifty sites in British Columbia’s MINFILE database. Rock … Already tagged. The size of the reported jade market is … And blind corners winding through thick tree stands reduce visibility while muffling the sounds of oncoming trains. Replete with impressive masonry, this is the only pre-WW2 building left standing in Field. Summit Elevation (m): 2695Trip Date: August 18 2017Elevation Gain (m): 1150Round Trip Time (hr): 5.5Total Trip Distance (km): 8Quick ‘n Dirty Rating: Class 4 – you fall, you are either hurt or almost deadDifficulty Notes: The crux is a short, loose, exposed ledge with an awkward step on the north side of the summit block.Technical Rating: SC7; YDS (4th)Map: what3words. Already tagged. It is also home to Snowbasin ski resort, the home of the 2002 Olympic downhill ski races. However, to this day the Big Hill remains one of most challenging stretches of track in Canada. Sherbrooke Lake is a lake in Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada. He clearly didn’t redo it either – but rather thought he might not even include it in the book after looking at it. Views from just up the south ridge back over the TCH and my truck with the old bridge and the outline of Narao in the distance. This is the pinnacle / boulder that is visible on top of the crux. The lake is bounded on the west by Mount Ogden 2,695 m (8,842 ft), Mount Niles 2,972 m (9,751 ft) to the north, and Paget Peak on the east side. Looking along the easy west aspect scree traverse. My initial thoughts on the crux were confirmed as I traversed it. After gaining half the elevation on the steep lower ridge, I was surprised to top out on a shoulder – still within treeline. Occasionally an elk, deer, or moose carcass might attract a hungry bear scavenging for a protein-heavy meal. It was further reported that Mount Ogden Mines completed an airborne EM survey but was of little value in terms of exploration. All of these factors combine to put the animals at greater risk of collision. This step was straightforward enough on ascent (it helped to be 6′ tall) but on return it was more awkward than I thought it would be. The problem is exacerbated by westbound freight cars carrying grain from the prairies, which often leaks directly on the tracks and attracts bears and other animals on the hunt for a free snack. I then stayed on the ridge crest until seeing a beaten path traversing climber’s left horizontally. Even the Goodsir Towers are visible today. Already tagged. Cross the lake to the far end, follow the creek uphill along the usual Wapta exit route until a small meadow is reached in the trees, past all the major cliffs on the left. The difficult bit is at the end of the ledge where there is a step up to the north side of the summit block. New World Jade and BC Gem continued to mine Mount Ogden up until 1976. One by one, the frugal proposals were eliminated and CP Rail's chief engineer signed off on a much more ambitious project that would solve the problem once and for all. Paired with speed restrictions and thorough brake testing, the hope was that these these changes would provide a workable solution for an imposing engineering problem. Mount Ogden is a mountain in Canada, with an elevation of 2693 metres (8835 ft) and a prominence of 248 metres (814 ft) in the Waputik Mountains. More great skiing down the avalanche paths back down towards the road. Mount Ogden is one of the higher and more prominent peaks in the northern Wasatch range. Barely visible just right of Field's summit is Walcott and Burgess. I enjoyed the great views over many familiar Yoho peaks such as Field, Wapta and Carnarvon as I approached the first, easy, cliff traverse. I hoped for at least partly clear skies, but after experiencing smoky haze less than a week earlier on Quill and Conical peaks, I wasn’t counting on anything other than total greyout. Photo's from our Mineral Claims on Mount Ogden. I think it’s a bit strange that it’s even possible to cross the TCH currently, as the highway is very congested and views partially blocked at the crossing point. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. It's possible to explore the locomotive history of the park first-hand in a number of ways. Cathedral Mountain / Crags is an impressive and beautiful Yoho Peak. Despite being warned and trying to avoid them, I still ended up on some moderate slabs on the south ridge. Specifically, there are three areas where today jade is mined: Dease Lake, Mount Ogden, and Cassiar. A highly recommended outing for anyone comfortable on upper moderate to difficult scrambling terrain. Ever since I first read about Mount Ogden (likely from Nugara a decade ago), it’s been on my endless to-do list of peaks. The effect of this would be to reduce the grade to a more acceptable 2.2%, in line with CP regulations. When Kane added it to his latest book, with a different lower access route than Nugara’s, it only peaked my interest (pun intended). The bushy section before the TCH was a bit of a suckfest in the heat, but it was short at least. The awkward step onto the ledge was solved by turning inwards – but I managed to keep both my poles and camera out so it couldn’t have been that hard. The Big Hill that spans the Continental Divide between Field and Lake Louise presented a massive engineering challenge for workers pushing to complete the Canadian Pacific Railway. The ridge ahead looked fun and my apprehension for the crux faded a bit as I worked my way along it. On descent I found a better line even further to climber’s right than my ascent line was. I was delighted both with the ease of the crux and the wonderfully clear views that I lucked out on. Taken at Mount Ogden, British Columbia, Canada. Public. When Mike and Liz reported on a recent trip up Ogden I knew it had to happen soon and made it a priority. Initial proposals for rail improvements included an alternate route that hugged the slopes on the south side of the Kicking Horse Valley. The global market for jade is dominated by Myanmar (formerly Burma) where the majority of jadeite is produced. Mount Carnarvon is a huge mountain and was my last Kane peak (2nd edition). It includes lakes, glaciers and some of the Rockies grandest peaks in its summit panorama. Mount Ogden Area Southern B.C. There were some cairns here marking the route. Already tagged. The 3,570 sq. You know it’s serious business when I put those two items away for a down climb. Pretty sublime views back over Wapta Lake towards Divide, Niblock, Narao, North Victoria, Huber and Hungabee. Both tunnels are on view from established viewpoints in the park, where you can safely watch trains pass through: On a typical day 25 to 30 trains might make the journey, and there's plenty of signage that explains the history in more detail. Ever since I first read about Mount Ogden (likely from Nugara a decade ago), it’s been on my endless to-do list of peaks. Obviously he changed his mind and did add it afterall, but I was strangely nervous as I parked the truck along the TCH and stepped out into the cool morning air along the Kicking Horse River. Trains crashed with disturbing regularity, and it was clear a more robust solution was necessary. Mount Ogden and Niles behind. It took about 2 seconds for my nerves to calm. For some reason, Ogden sketched me out a bit. The infamous crux ledge along the north end of Ogden's summit block. The rest of the descent was quick and straightforward. Needless to say I’ve been eyeing on it for quite … Liz and Mike also commented on this step. Views off the south ridge looking north (L) and east (R) over Sherbrooke Lake. Academic disciplines Business Concepts Crime Culture Economy Education Energy Events Food and drink Geography Government Health Human behavior Humanities Knowledge Law Life Mind Objects Organizations People Philosophy Society Sports Universe World Arts Lists Glossaries. There’s no way the small gravel parking lot at the old bridge will survive the 4-lane highway that’s being built. Fortunately, academic researchers have been working diligently to study animal-train interations in the hopes of coming up with pragmatic solutions for mitigating impacts. The tensions between the conservation mandate of the National Parks and ongoing railway usage have been an ongoing challenge. Alone with the Night Sky – Astrophotography, Digital Photography with an Eye to Prints, Junction Lookout | “Hill 651038” | Green Mountain | Hoffman Hill, Adventure Photography – Gear, Tips & Tricks. Alas, it was not to be. The first hour or so up the south ridge was a bit manky. I’ve done quite some peaks in Lake Louise area, and Mt. jade has … The mine is located approximately 250 KM North of Fort St James. Here you'll have a great view of the nearby tracks without trespassing on CP property. The railway still has an active and visible presence, with road crossings, crew changes, and maintenance a daily occurrence and both freight and tourist trains passing through on a regular basis. This was twice the usual grade limit, and the decision bore immediate consequences as the first train that attempted to navigate the pass went off the rails and right into the Kicking Horse River, with three casualties. Today, British Columbia is the main supplier for the China market. … I followed this path to … After the awkward step there was some moderately exposed slabby (but fun) terrain to the summit. Already tagged. But a true fix would take time to plan, fund, and execute and it would be 25 years before the workaround would see the light of day. In 2014, Green Mountain … The railway reached Third Siding in 1884 at an exorbitant cost. Donald A. Smith (one of the original financiers of the railway syndicate) and William Cornelius Van Horne (then vice-president of the CPR) … 1. Overall, Mount Ogden is the perfect scramble. Here keep on the left branch of the valley, trails to the right come from the Wapta Icefield traverse. Completed over the course of three years from 1907 to 1909, the monumental engineering effort resulted in a massive decrease in derailment incidents. To be honest, on ascent I was thinking it was more moderate than difficult, but on return I realized that the “difficult” rating is justified. Mount Deville lies to the west in the Van Horne Range. Stephen, under the Trans-Canada Highway, across the Kicking Horse River and into the Lower Spiral Tunnel in Mt. Nephrite in British Columbia. The Lower Spiral Tunnel (Mt. Some very large radio towers and a small helicopter pad mark the summit. Ogden) viewpoint is just off the Trans-Canada Highway 7.4km east of Field. In 1967, Mount Ogden Mines skidded a small drill up the glacier to a drill site north of Mount Ogden (Assessment Report 9085). There are some minor undulations on the ridge as you approach the scree traverse to the north end of the summit block. Looking back at the moderate north end of the summit block - the part just after the awkward step. Tennis1.5 Miles to Mt Ogden municipal golf Mount Ogden Municipal course and tennis club. Photo Credit: e-NetworkAssociates. mountain an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more. Mount Ogden is west of Sherbrooke Lake. The peak offers a number of hiking routes, as well as technical rock climbing routes on it's east face. The Mount Ogden occurrences are located in central British Columbia (Figure 1) on the southwestern slopes of Mount Ogden, approximately 40 kilometres north-northeast of Takla Landing (MINFILE No. com 1. Remnants of the Spiral Tunnels' tumultuous past are on full view on Yoho's Walk in the Past trail, where abandoned portions of a narrow-gauge locomotive used during construction of the tunnels can be found trailside. … Mount Collie is another favorite ski objective on the Wapta Icefield. Already tagged. Looking over Niles Meadow at left, Bosworth at center and over Sherbrooke Lake towards Lake Louise at right. Learn how your comment data is processed. National parks in British Columbia. I spotted the white cliffs from the hwy and had plotted a route in ViewRanger using Google Earth beforehand. Either way works though. The north end of Sherbrooke Lake visible at lower right in this lovely view up to the Niles Meadows and Mount Niles (L) and Daly (C-L). 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