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The trail and surrounding forest are still soaked from early morning rains.Impressive view of the raging Yoho River from just off the trail.The trail to Twin Falls Campground crosses Twin Falls Creek after the Laughing Falls Campground.Blue sky starts showing up - just as forecast for once!Incredible views past the Whaleback (R) down the Yoho River Valley.Incredible views off the Twin Falls Trail.Incredible views off the Twin Falls Trail over Twin Falls Creek and the Yoho River Valley below.Off the main trail now, hiking up Waterfall Valley and Twin Falls Creek.The trail up Waterfall Valley is distinct until treeline.The trail up Waterfall Valley is distinct until treeline.The trail up Waterfall Valley is distinct until treeline.This is where the distinct Waterfall Valley Trail ends. Yoho Peak at right, Des Poilus at center.Resisting the urge to go straight towards Poilus. Keep trending left.Endless amounts of glacial detritus to navigate. Everything is foreshortened here.Crossing Twin Falls Creek isn't an issue here. My route on Arete looking pretty easy but it's far!The first of many tarns. Yoho Peak at right.Arriving at the main Wapta / Glacier des Poilus tarn. Arete at L, Yoho at C, my approach at R.The main Wapta / Glacier des Poilus tarn. Arete at L, Yoho at C, my approach and Isolated at R.A natural "cairn" waits to fall on my head as I continue the traverse around the lower tarn.A gorgeous day to be here all by myself. Louise and Richard Guy ACC Hut L of C.
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