by site editor Rick McCharles
Third time lucky?
My first two attempts this past summer to hike the Triple Crown: Akamina Ridge, Alderson-Carthew and Crypt Lake … went awry.
This was to be my last chance. Snow was threatening.
Arriving mid-day, Alderson-Carthew was first on my rushed itinerary:
… One-Way hike from Cameron Lake to the Waterton townsite. It is about 16km long and takes between 5 to 7 hours depending on your urgency.
The highest elevation is about 7500ft(2300m) …. It is recommended that you take a shuttle from the townsite or have a friend drive you to the start of the trail. …
Unfortunately for me, the shuttle only runs with a minimum of 4 people. And I was friendless.
No matter, I would dash up the trail from Waterton town, return. Then do the other half return next day from the other end.
It starts at pretty Cameron Falls.
Those are my two chocolate milk “hand weights” (nutrition and hydration). I would do it as a trail run to save time. … OK, a trail run down. I walked most of the way up.
Despite the snow, it was a gorgeous Autumn day.
I love the Fall colours.
It climbed up, and up, and up.
At my highest point it was, as the last time I was here (VIDEO), very WINDY.
see more photos from my half hike of Alderson-Carthew.
… I STILL have a chance to finish the Triple Crown this hiking season.
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