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Tramping uphill through the lower forest from the Icefields Parkway.Tramping uphill through the lower forest from the Icefields Parkway.The terrain steepens considerably about half way up the forested section.The terrain steepens considerably about half way up the forested section.The terrain steepens considerably about half way up the forested section.The terrain steepens considerably about half way up the forested section.The terrain steepens considerably about half way up the forested section.Thankfully there were some switchbacks on our track!The trees start thinning about half way up.Hector South Peak is ahead of us here. The terrain nearer the gully is less steep but avy exposed.It's a glorious winter day in the Rockies.On the lower west shoulder nearing treeline.Looking up at the remainder of our route to the south ridge at center. Hector South Peak at left.Looking back over the gully towards Hector Lake.Views start opening up towards Hector South (R) and peaks around Hector Lake.The south ridge is obvious now - summit at right.We're pretty small up here! These slopes can definitely slide in the "right" conditions.Following an excellent track up to the ridge.Following an excellent track up to the ridge.
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