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From L to R, Christian, Walter, Ernest, Edward and Rudolph (i.e. the Lyells), White Pyramid and Chephren.Down easy scree towards the even-better snow.Loudon and Siffleur Mountains loom over the head of the Siffleur River Valley to the north.The pond below drains the outflow from Lake Alice into the ground where the stream disappears before finally draining out of the hillside into Dolomite Creek far belowJust a wee bit of exposure down the east face of Watermelon - but the holds are solid compared with some others in the area.The snow was just soft enough to descend quick and safe without being so soft that it was dangerous or annoying.Phil descends break through the gap to the col on the ridge.The views over the entire Siffleur River Valley are stunning and unique from both Watermelon and Bobac - both of which are situated to give a birds-eye view of a huge portion of this backcountry vistBobac looms over the boulder field as we continue our descent of Watermelon.Pocket glaciers off of Cirque Peak fill this tarn before flowing over impressive walls of rock down to Dolomite Creek and eventually into Isabella Lake.The Dolomite Trail is a beauty. Looking back towards Dolomite as we continue our descent.Looking up our next few hours on Watermelon Peak. We're really hoping our decision to use light footwear won't bite us on the glacier and snow ahead.Enjoying the airiness of the ridge.The lovely environs of Lake Katherine with Cirque Peak at far right.Done with losing height along Dolomite Creek, looking back at Phil with Dolomite in the distance.Phil at the final col before the summit block. The summit slopes are accessed easily via the gap through the cliffs, located just right of center.Clearly beside, or just on a small glacier as we continue to ascend.Watermelon Peak from the gravel flats at the north end of Lake Alice (photo taken on return with better lighting).A pretty old entry.Great views already looking south off Helen Ridge. Dolomite at left with Hector, Bow Peak and Crowfoot to the right.
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