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We get our first views of Rock Lake beneath Indian Peak as we traverse.Great views of our peak, showing that it is, indeed, worthy of a separate name. I mean, c'mon! If "The Nublet" is named, surely this one deserves more than just another contour line?!Great views of our peak, showing that it is, indeed, worthy of a separate name. I mean, c'mon! If "The Nublet" is named, surely this one deserves more than just another contour line?!Phil on the traverse of the west scree slopes towards the break which is located at the two snow patches above him here.Eric follows on the traverse with Simpson Ridge in the background and our descent route visible along the ridge.Eric follows on the traverse with Simpson Ridge in the background and our descent route visible along the ridge.The terrain is steep and bloody loose. We have no idea if there's going to be a reasonable route or not.Phil is happy to be on the north ridge, looking back at Simpson Ridge.On the north ridge looking towards the summit block.Find Eric - he's in there somewhere! Looking back down the north ridge towards Simpson Ridge and even at the Police Meadows at mid-right down the bushwhack valley.Phil heads for the summit as the shadows grow long. Nestor Peak in front of him here. Note the two small lakes at bottom left?Large, blocky and terribly loose terrain under the summit.Eric follows us onto the traverse. Black Brett and Mount Bourgeau in the distance at right.This is why we beat ourselves up so badly to get to these rarely ascended peaks! Nestor Lake is stunning in the late day lighting as is its namesake peak in this view over Ferro Pass towards Nestor PeNestor Lake is a real backcountry gem.Looking north over our traverse route from Simpson Ridge. Rock Lake is at mid-left here. Rick Collier and the Edmonton ACC group both ascended Simpson Ridge from the leftThe late day lighting is sublime in the view over Nestor Lake and Ferro Pass. Note how far up valley and close to the Mitchell River Valley the Verdant Creek fire got! Mount Watson rises over the MitcViews down our approach valley towards the Police Meadows. Citadel Pass at distant center with Simpson Ridge at left.
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