Mt. Richardson attempt

The historic Half Way hut near Hidden Lake.

The famous mountain trio of Mt. Richardson (l), Pika Peak (c) and Ptarmigan Peak (r).

Cold, high winds and generally blustery day out with John. We are not having great success with our Skoki trips this winter. John was keen to summit Mt. Richardson. Mt. Richardson is one of my earliest summits, 24 summit ever, back on Thanksgiving weekend in 1993. The weather forecast was bleak, but this was the only day I had available, we went for it. 

In the trees on the way to Hidden Lake. 
South Ridge of Mt. Richardson above.

Nearing Hidden Lake

Above Hidden Lake, we are headed towards the low point, right of the pointy point.

Old guy breaking trail towards our ridge point.
Photo by John.

Are we there yet?
Photo by John.

We had a pleasant ski to Hidden Lake and into the alpine. After a bit of route finding, we were making great progress and had spotted an access point to gain the South Ridge of Mt. Richardson. We eventually gained the ridge at a low point, but wind was insane and it was on and off whiteout conditions. We bailed.

Got in some great turns on the way back to the lake.

Back at Hidden Lake.
Photo by John.

We got in some great turns above the lake and enjoyed the ski back to the car. Lots of fun, but not so much sun.