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Looking south off the first ridge / highpoint. Holy Cross and Gunnery at left.At the col between Junction Hill and the 2nd ridge we found scattered bones from what is probably a bighorn sheep.This is the second ridge of the day that we have to get to somehow.At least it's warm outside!The trail is pretty obvious as it's part of an old road bed.Excellent views west (L) and north (R) over Cat Creek Ridge towards Horned, Abruzzi, Bishop, Hill of the Flowers, Loomis, Odlum,Storelk, Highwood Ridge, Mist and Eagle Ridge.Mount Baril and Cornwell with Courcelette just peaking up at right of center.This is looking awesome! A short scramble along the third ridge awaits with excellent views to the Continental Divide at left.Looking over Mount Mann towards Mount Burke and Plateau Mountain.Mount Bishop is very distinctive, as is Mount Abruzzi looming behind it at left. Hill of the Flowers is in the foreground.Hann follows through the small gap on the ridge.On ascent we took this steeper line up the third ridge. On return we managed to find a better route a bit further south than this.At the col between Junction Hill and the 2nd ridge we found scattered bones from what is probably a bighorn sheep.We break out of the lower forest and onto our first grassy, open ridge. Mount Burke lies in the distance at center to the south.From the first picnic table clearing the first highpoint of the day is visible - looking deceptively snow free.Views from the third ridge looking past Junction Hill towards Mount MacLaren and Strachan.Mist Mountain with Storm and Rae to the right.Grassy hiking. Junction Hill at left.Descending the fun, third ridge.Looking south (L) and west (R) over Junction Hill at (L to R), Plateau, Hell's Ridge, Isola, Monad, Pasque, Raspberry Ridge, Junction Hill, Farquhar, Etherington, Coyote Hills, Baril and Cornwell.
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