William Marler - Aug 21, 2012 9:37 am Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2012
Almost
Good long outing on the west ridge. Backed off at the right time as thunderstorms hit camp 30 min after we got back. Bit more than a scramble on the upper sections. But a great day outside. That bushwhack to and from the glacier wont live long in the memory. Donated blood to the many horse flies in the area.
Old School WB - Oct 6, 2011 5:24 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 1994
West Ridge
ACC trip. Third Canadian Rockies 11,000'er (summited five 11,000'ers in 1994).
William Marler - Jul 28, 2008 10:59 am Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2008
long day out
Got to within 1000 feet of the summit but I was taking too long. Wonderful area and mountain to be on. Good 2-day outing.
Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: July, 2004
Solo Ascent. On July 14th I got a last minute wild hair to climb Sir Douglas. I knew this mountain had a reputation for staying out of condition most of the year. However, Joffre was still freezing 4 days earlier so I gave it a go. This mountain is 2nd only to Assiniboine in terms of being able to quickly identify it when peak bagging in the Kananaskis region of the Canadian Rockies. THIS IS NOT A SCRAMBLE! You have some serious ice fall on this west ridge route as you ascend and descend a glacier to the ridge. I do find this a good solo however, because of minimal crevasse danger, but it is still a gamble as it always is. I posted a trip report on this page for more detailed information.
I was the first to sign the register in 2004 and that comes as no surprise. Sir Douglas' reputation for bad rock is well earned. At 9:AM, this was one of the quietest and scenic summits I have ever achieved.
William Marler - Aug 21, 2012 9:37 am Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2012
AlmostGood long outing on the west ridge. Backed off at the right time as thunderstorms hit camp 30 min after we got back. Bit more than a scramble on the upper sections. But a great day outside. That bushwhack to and from the glacier wont live long in the memory. Donated blood to the many horse flies in the area.
Old School WB - Oct 6, 2011 5:24 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 1994
West RidgeACC trip. Third Canadian Rockies 11,000'er (summited five 11,000'ers in 1994).
William Marler - Jul 28, 2008 10:59 am Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2008
long day outGot to within 1000 feet of the summit but I was taking too long. Wonderful area and mountain to be on. Good 2-day outing.
Dow Williams - May 7, 2005 1:27 pm
Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: July, 2004Solo Ascent. On July 14th I got a last minute wild hair to climb Sir Douglas. I knew this mountain had a reputation for staying out of condition most of the year. However, Joffre was still freezing 4 days earlier so I gave it a go. This mountain is 2nd only to Assiniboine in terms of being able to quickly identify it when peak bagging in the Kananaskis region of the Canadian Rockies. THIS IS NOT A SCRAMBLE! You have some serious ice fall on this west ridge route as you ascend and descend a glacier to the ridge. I do find this a good solo however, because of minimal crevasse danger, but it is still a gamble as it always is. I posted a trip report on this page for more detailed information.
I was the first to sign the register in 2004 and that comes as no surprise. Sir Douglas' reputation for bad rock is well earned. At 9:AM, this was one of the quietest and scenic summits I have ever achieved.
ant morgan - May 4, 2004 9:10 pm
Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: Sept 2001Hiked in Saturday. Climbed route and hiked out Sunday. A bit loose, but great views from on top