2014-05-11 Anif Peak

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Today went along  forest service road (Mulligan NW spur) to be free from avalanche danger, then short ridge walk on the snow. All was good. Nice views, excellent weather. Snow started from 1,000m, was warm (no wonder, it is mid May already).

Turned out to be a fantastic snowshoe day in Sky Pilot area.  8)

ROUTE STATISTICS
Distance - 17.5 km return
Elevation Gain - 1,337 m
Peak elevation - 1,645 m

Photo: Mount Niobe (2,021m) seen across Squamish (and Squamish River to the right) from Anif north ridge. Mulligan NW spur bottom right.

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Mount Habrich (1,792 m) as seen from the Anif Peak.

"An impressive rock horn located southeast of Squamish, north of the Sky Pilot Group, on the Shannon Creek-Stawamus River divide. " Bivouac.com

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Alpine Tip #22 - How to keep feet dry in spring snow

In spring, the boots are quick to get wet from meting snow. There is no such thing as waterproof boots, given enough time, all boots get wet.

To protect boots from snow, wrap them in plastic bag, so the snow will slide off and not melt on the boot surface. Obviously, gaiters are of little use for this. 8)

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Alpine Tip #22 - How to keep feet dry in spring snow

In spring, the boots are quick to get wet from meting snow. There is no such thing as waterproof boots, given enough time, all boots get wet.

To protect boots from snow, wrap them in plastic bag, so the snow will slide off and not melt on the boot surface. Obviously, gaiters are of little use for this. 8)

That's a good idea 8)

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"Anif Peak is much more spectacular than the tree covered Mulligan. From the summit of Anif, Mulligan is just a tree covered bump. " http://bivouac.com//TripPg.asp?TripId=7814

Photo: Mount Mulligan from North ridge of Anif Peak. Mulligan NW spur on left, further back Squamish River. Atwell peak at skyline.

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Anif Peak, North Ridge.

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Anif Peak, summit panorama.

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Spring avalanches on North Face of Sky Pilot (2,031 m).

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Mamquam Mountain (2,588 m), mysterious place.

"Many parties routinely fail to climb this summit" according to Anders Ourom in the Fairley guide.

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Mount Sedgwick, 2,082 m

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Is it going to grow into a leaf or a flower? Opinions divided. 8)

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Atwell Peak (2,655m) in front of Garibaldi mountain (2,675m).  On the left is Brohm Ridge. Black Task is further back.

Photo taken from Anif Peak.

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"Anif Peak is much more spectacular than the tree covered Mulligan. From the summit of Anif, Mulligan is just a tree covered bump. " http://bivouac.com//TripPg.asp?TripId=7814

Photo: Mount Mulligan from North ridge of Anif Peak. Mulligan NW spur on left, further back Squamish River. Atwell peak at skyline.

The name Mt. Mulligan is incorrectly placed on several maps including Bivouac map , Mt. Mulligan  should be moved to the summit 1 km S which is "Anif Peak" that you mentioned :wink: