Thanks Joyce,joybird wrote:Thanks for posting those, Paul! What fabulous views.
I'm totally jealous that you got up there, and that the weather and smoke situation was so good. Can I tag along with you next time? I eyed that route when I went up to Stony Indian Pass in 2014, but I didn't have the guts to try it solo.
And, man o man, Margaret is amazing, isn't she? I was blown away when I hiked up to her that year, and in some ways she is even more spectacular when you can see her in her entirety from above like that; how surreal that blue is! I never dreamed I'd ever get to see that view, so thank you for sharing it with us.
It was also really cool to be able to get such a good view of the notch which I assume is where that climber must have dropped down to Margaret from the other side when his partner fell as they were climbing the Lithoid Cusp. (http://www.glacier.nationalparkschat.co ... oid#p94884) Everytime I see that ridgeline I think of that incredible effort he made, but we rarely get to see it from this Margaret/Sue side. Thanks for giving that different perspective.
BTW, the Sound of Music link didn't work for me...? Can you please check it and repost?
Thanks Tammy, it sure was a great day!TnTammy wrote:AWESOME views in those videos Paul!!
Must have been incredible up there. As we descended from Stoney Indian Pass, we looked across that valley and up toward Sue longingly, wondering what it must be like up there. Thanks for sharing!!
That Margaret is a Real Beauty. So glad to have seen her again this year. Must have been a treat to see her from above Paul!
Remarkable rescue story regarding that Notch Joybird. Had not heard about that before but 'way to go' David Steele and Two Bear Air.
Thanks Teapot. The best way to explore the area is to get a couple of nights at MOL or a near by camp like GLH/MOJ. That way you'll have enough time to check out the side trips. The Sue lake bench takes a full day since getting there involves hiking 2/3 the way up to Stoney Indian pass.teapot57 wrote:Thanks for posting these videos, Paul! You’ve really piqued my interest in exploring this area. I’m hoping to do a lollygag in the Mokowanis Drainage in July, exploring side trails like Bear Mountain and Margaret Lake. I may consider this side trip as well.
Sorry Tina, I did not track elevation on my trip. I'd say it's probably somewhere between 1500 to 2000 ft.teapot57 wrote:Paul,
Did you happen to keep track of your elevation gain up to the Sue Lake Bench?
Thanks,
Tina
You would have to carry your pack up the steep rough ramp (and of course back down again). It's not a trail and it has boulders and loose rock to deal with. I think it's doable but it will test your abilities. Also be careful coming down. It is very steep in places and it would be easy to turn or break an ankle. That would be not be good if you are alone. Definitely use treking poles.McKee80 wrote:Thanks for the videos. That looks amazing. In fact, it just made my list for this summer (assuming permits, etc.). Would it be do-able as a side trip on the way from MOL to STO? I guess you have to carry your pack, since there is nowhere to hang it. Looks like a little less than a mile of steep uphill?