Season Opener - Mt Fisher

Over in the South Rockies, just east of Cranbrook, is a prominent, pointed peak, Mt Fisher.  I've been looking at it for a few years now and have talked about climbing it with a friend from Kimberley.

Last week, on the only nice day that week, five of us plodded up the 1500 m of elevation gain to it's tiny summit.  There were 4 retired teachers and 1 retired airline pilot.  Needless to say, the current labour difficulties between teachers and the government were mentioned, but only briefly.  There was one "energizer bunny" who set the pace.  We needed crampons and ice axes almost the whole way with steep slopes and hard snow, at least on the way up.

Views out over the valley were mostly nice although fig did roll in just as we reached the summit.  Cranbrook and area were visible for most of the way up and down.

I was a bit tired, this being the first climb of the season, but I did the climb and then spent 3 more hours driving back home after we descended.

A good day out.