“Buller Pass Peak” (GR204382) - South Slopes Scramble

"Buller Pass Peak"

                              

Had an enjoyable day in the snowy hills on Friday October 25. Laurie and I needed some cardio and alpine views so we headed out for a scenic hike up “Buller Pass Peak” (GR204382). More snow than I was expecting, but fortuitously, a group of strong trail breaking alpine friends were on the Buller Creek trail before us. Turns out, they too were headed up Buller Pass Peak. Funny, we never saw or meet our friends as they chose steeper frozen scree  directness, while we chose a snowier lower angle slog to the summit. Once upon the rocky prominence of the summit, I was convinced the snowy summit slightly to the North was higher, so I slogged over, while Laurie stayed on the rocky summit. Winter like light on the summit and a casual return with a cool winter vibe. Great day in the hills.

Bridge at road side, fresh tracks.

OSWB enjoying the late fall day.
Photo by Laurie.

Wind crust, glad the trail was broken.

LK enjoying the day.

View to Buller Pass (South)

"Buller Pass Peak"

View to Mt. Buller.

Cool clouds.

Thin snow cover on the south slopes.

View to Buller Pass (South).

LK enjoying the fresh air, Mt. Engadine behind.

LK with "Mt. Lillian" behind.

Close up of "Mt. Lillian".

Wintry view to Mt. Engadine (r) and 
"The Tower" (l).

Rocky summit of "Buller Pass Peak".

View north to snowy summit of "Buller Pass Peak".

Laurie on the rock summit.

View to "Mt. Lillian".

View to Mt. Galatea (l) and 
"The Tower" (r).

Laurie on rocky summit, OSWB behind on snowy summit.
Photo by Laurie.

Views to Mt. Assiniboine.