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Association Hill seen from east slopes of Association Peak.Hiking up Association Hill in a temporary blizzard.The storm is already clearing as we work our way to the summit of Association Hill.The views towards Yamnuska, EPOW, Wendell and Morrowmount (L to R) are pretty good.WendellYamnuska on the left and Wendell on the right.The twin summits of Morrowmount.Looking back along the summit ridge of Association Hill with Association Peak and End Mountain (R) looming above.Interesting views off the south ridge of Association Hill looking towards Yamnuska - where we have to go next!We have to hike all the way past the mountain in the far distance here - Yamnuska - hopefully before dark!Telephoto of the north side of Yamnuska, note all the scramble trails up to the summit from the left.Light birch forest and dead grass. For some reason, I really love this type of terrain.Melting snow and green mossy carpets define the lower forest near Old Fort Creek.Taking a break just before linking back up with Old Fort Creek.Last views of Association Peak (L) and End Mountain (R) as we exit the valley and enter the maze of old roads and trails up and around the Yam shoulder.Thankfully our approach track was pretty supportive even after a very warm day! This section would have been HELL if the snow went isothermal on us.Don't expect fully clear roads - they're quite over grown in places.The roughest section of road runs across the east nose of the Yam shoulder.Yam's south face and evening light as we round the shoulder and head for the shortcut route back to the truck.
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