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06 002 Crest Trail Bridge Tom B. (152k)
06 003 Lemah Ck headwall and Lemah Pk (201k)
On the approach to Lemah Mtn, the climbers where stopped cold in their tracks and unable to proceed. The delay was due solely to the breathtaking view of the upper Lemah Creek Valley.
06 004 Tom B crosses the swampy Lemah Valley (233k)
The climbers marched across the swampy Lemah Valley and then climbed up the Northern Ice Couloir before exiting left on grassy ledges to cross the Lemah Glacier. Alpine Lakes Area. 77
06 005 Lemah Northern Ice Couloir. (158k)
06 009 Cloudy Lemah Summit Tom B. (151k)
06 010 Lemah Lounge from the Lemah Glacier (178k)
Just as the rain started, the climbers found a convenient boulder that provided shelter from the heavy down pour. It rained and rained without a pause. So, they made camp under the huge boulder; drank hot cocoa, munched glorp and lounged around for the rest of the day. The camp near Whinnimic Tarn was christened Lemah Lounge. The next day they climbed into the clouds and groped their way to the top of Lemah Mtn.
06 013 Lemah Glacier traverses Tom B. (131k)
06 014 N Couloir Glissade Lemah Gl Tom B. (136k)
06 015 Northern Ice Couloir of the Lemah Glacier (211k)
Northern Ice Couloir of the Lemah Glacier provided a quick decent route after a successful climb of Lemah Mountain. They used a standing glissade on the mixed ice and snow slope.
04 019m Chimney Rock Lemah Mountain Map. (765k)
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