The Bugaboos are a part of the remote Purcell Mountains in southeastern British Columbia, with their unique granite spires drawing climbers from around the world. The terrain is demanding and the weather unstable, but it is easily one of the most impressive landscapes I have ever explored. The images presented here were collected over the span of three days and 80 kilometers of hiking and scrambling in July 2009. For two of the days, I didn’t encounter a single other person, but did make a rare lynx sighting.
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- Glacial
A small frozen lake on the edge of Crescent Glacier.
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- Brenta Spire
As seen from Eastpost Spire.
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- Applebee Dome
Quite possibly the most scenic outhouse in the world.
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- Cobalt Lake 1
The largest lake in Bugaboo Provincial Park.
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- Bugaboo Falls
The only waterfall of note in the Bugaboos, shown here during dusk.
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- Eastpost Spire
Looking back at the peak of Eastpost Spire, which I had attained an hour prior.
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- Bugaboo Glacier
Much of Bugaboo Provincial Park is covered by glaciers, making it a very rugged landscape with very limited hiking options.
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- Cobalt Lake 2
Due to the high altitude and surrounding mountains, ice is present almost year round.
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- Bugaboo Glacier and the Hounds Tooth
After setting out in clear skies two hours earlier, the weather quickly changed and began raining by the time I reached this high point.
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- Chalice Ridge
The barren landscape and a haze created a nearly monotone environment.
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- Cobalt Grizzly
Cobalt Lake as it is viewed from Grizzly Ridge.
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- Cobalt Lake 3
With no trails to it and nobody else around, few places feel as wild.
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- Snowpatch and Bugaboo Spires
The two highest and most dominant spires.
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- Bugaboo Glacier 2
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- Applebee Dome
Looking up at Applebee Dome. On top is a camping area.
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- Brenta Spire 2
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