Originally published at: Mount Harmston via Kweishun Valley (C3) – Alpine Club of Canada Vancouver Island Section
Trip Leaders: Stephanie Leblanc 250-961-5044 leblancsteph97@gmail.com and Brichelle Brucker 250-240-9488 bbrucker777@gmail.com
Details:
Access will be Kweishan Creek, with an overnight at Milla lake. The objective is to summit via the Southeast Ridge, or standard route day one and hike out the following day. Crampons and Ice axe required with helmet and harness. 4th class scramble with possible rappels on return.
Day one – August 20th
Depart from Kweishun Valley trailhead at 5 am. Drop packs at Milla Lake, continue to the east and then south shore of Milla lake and ascend the gully to the notch connecting Argus and Harmston to then continue up the Southeast Ridge to the summit.
Day two – August 21st
Depart camp at Milla Lake and return to vehicle at Kweishun Valley trailhead.
Max three people – 2 spots currently full