[MCR] Bow to Peyto Lake via Bow and Peyto Hut July 6-8.

Quite variable weather during our three day trip on the Wapta with a fair bit of rain, especially on Sunday. Travel conditions on the glacier were nevertheless quite good on a slushy surface with boot top penetration. Leaving this morning from the Peyto Hut there was even a hint of a surface refreeze overnight. The main thing of note is the high water level of the creeks. The Bow Hut trail was submerged under water at the far end of the lake and required a short bit of knee-high wading. Also the creek crossing just above the steeper section below the hut (i.e. about 10 minutes before the hut) was tricky for the short legged and we used the last snow bridge higher up above the regular trail level. The Bow Hut is sporting some nice renovations including new kitchen counters and floor paint!

 

Happy trails,

Jorg Wilz

 

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