Accomplishment #2: Mt. Brennan

Mt. Brennan is one of the "big peaks" around here, (1550 m of elevation gain) but it's a pretty easy climb, at least if you get to walk over a snowfield. We got an early start and were at the trailhead by 6:15 a.m. - that was great because the entire slope up to Lyle Lakes (600m of elevation gain) was entirely in shade. We reached the lakes which were still mostly frozen and in spite of having breakfast in the snow, I still managed to find a tick on my pants! We then hiked up the gully via snow - in fact, the rest of the way we simply walked over a huge snowfield. It was a pretty hot day and even Dave got a bit tired but he was the one kicking steps most of the way. All I had to do was follow the leader! The picture here is the view toward Mt. Whitewater and the peaks beyond. It's a 360 view and I think on a spectacularly clear day you could see The Rockies. The descent was a quick heels in run down the slopes. Luckily, we postholed very little on the entire trip. Thanks to Dave and Stu for helping me get up this mountain.