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Starting the fourth class downclimb.  Photo by Ted. August 2007.

International : Canada : ... : Southeast Face (standard ro... (4th Steep Snow)
Submitted By: Peter Spindloe
Starting the fourth class downclimb. Photo by Ted. August 2007.
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Joffre Peak from the Cerise Creek approach.

International : Canada : ... : Mt. Joffre
Submitted By: Peter Spindloe
BETA PHOTO: Joffre Peak from the Cerise Creek approach.

Mt. Matier on the left, Joffre on the right.

International : Canada : ... : Joffre Group
Submitted By: Peter Spindloe
BETA PHOTO: Mt. Matier on the left, Joffre on the right.

Glissading down the Anniversary Glacier after climbing Joffre.

International : Canada : ... : Joffre Group
Submitted By: Peter Spindloe
Glissading down the Anniversary Glacier after climbing Joffre.

The Southeast Face of Mt. Joffre.  The variation shown in blue is described in Matt Gunn's book, McLane's is in red.  Although they appear to converge relatively close to the summit, it's probably only halfway (from start of the snow).

International : Canada : ... : Southeast Face (standard ro... (4th Steep Snow)
Submitted By: Peter Spindloe
BETA PHOTO: The Southeast Face of Mt. Joffre. The variation shown in blue is described in Matt Gunn's book, McL...

The moraine on the approach. If you're doing in via the hut you don't pass this way. Doing it car-to-car, it's probably equal distance go via the hut or the moraine.

International : Canada : ... : Southeast Face (standard ro... (4th Steep Snow)
Submitted By: Peter Spindloe
The moraine on the approach. If you're doing in via the hut you don't pass this way. Doing it car-to...

From the shoulder just before hitting the snow.  There was an alpine climbing clinic taking place here.  It's a good spot for it.  The version McLane's book heads straight up towards the notch.  It's a lot longer than it looks in this foreshortened view.

International : Canada : ... : Southeast Face (standard ro... (4th Steep Snow)
Submitted By: Peter Spindloe
From the shoulder just before hitting the snow. There was an alpine climbing clinic taking place he...

Also from the shoulder.  If taking the route described in Gunn's book, you would head left, through through the rock islands and then hug the wall until you saw a gully head up and right (not visible in this shot).

International : Canada : ... : Southeast Face (standard ro... (4th Steep Snow)
Submitted By: Peter Spindloe
Also from the shoulder. If taking the route described in Gunn's book, you would head left, through ...

Ted on the lower section of the long snow field.  The first snow field (where the class was practicing) is on the right and the approach moraine is visible.

International : Canada : ... : Southeast Face (standard ro... (4th Steep Snow)
Submitted By: Peter Spindloe
Ted on the lower section of the long snow field. The first snow field (where the class was practici...

Heading up to the steepest and narrowest section of the initial snow field.  Photo by Ted, August 2007.

International : Canada : ... : Southeast Face (standard ro... (4th Steep Snow)
Submitted By: Peter Spindloe
Heading up to the steepest and narrowest section of the initial snow field. Photo by Ted, August 20...

The angle is starting to ease off. Photo by Ted. August 2007.

International : Canada : ... : Southeast Face (standard ro... (4th Steep Snow)
Submitted By: Peter Spindloe
The angle is starting to ease off. Photo by Ted. August 2007.

Looking down the ramp (see route description). Mt. Matier in the background. August 2007.

International : Canada : ... : Southeast Face (standard ro... (4th Steep Snow)
Submitted By: Peter Spindloe
Looking down the ramp (see route description). Mt. Matier in the background. August 2007.

The rock section above the snow.

International : Canada : ... : Southeast Face (standard ro... (4th Steep Snow)
Submitted By: Peter Spindloe
The rock section above the snow.

Crossing the Australian Couloir.  It's short but steep.  The picture makes it look a bit steeper than it is.  Photo by Ted.  August 2007.

International : Canada : ... : Southeast Face (standard ro... (4th Steep Snow)
Submitted By: Peter Spindloe
Crossing the Australian Couloir. It's short but steep. The picture makes it look a bit steeper tha...

Looking down at the Joffre Lakes side of the mountain.

International : Canada : ... : Southeast Face (standard ro... (4th Steep Snow)
Submitted By: Peter Spindloe
Looking down at the Joffre Lakes side of the mountain.

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