CDMC
Battleship Ridge; Tue Dec 15, 2009; snowshoeing; leader: William Wright

A gang of 5 gathered at the Raven Lodge for a departure of 10:15 am. It was overcast with driving snow and ice fog hung over the meadows... we were presented with magical landscapes. Heading south towards Lake Helen Mackenzie, we intended following the summer route via Battleship Lake but because of the conditions, hopped over Battleship Ridge to the lake from the Helen Mackenzie campground. Upon returning to the lodge, we gathered for hot drinks and after a day in the elements, felt warmed to be out of them.

More photos are available for viewing.

William Wright photo 25: Heading south from the Raven Lodge trailhead
Heading south from the Raven Lodge trailhead
[William Wright photo 25]
Geoff Brameld photo 26: Boo!
Boo!
[Geoff Brameld photo 26]

William Wright photo 27: Crossing pond, north of Lake Helen Mackenzie
Crossing pond, north of Lake Helen Mackenzie
[William Wright photo 27]
Tim Penney photo 28: Bridge Crossing over Piggot Creek
Bridge Crossing over Piggot Creek
[Tim Penney photo 28]

William Wright photo 29: Tim, our Illustrious photographer
Tim, our Illustrious photographer
[William Wright photo 29]
William Wright photo 30: Following the Helen Mackenzie shoreline, in a driving sleet
Following the Helen Mackenzie shoreline, in a driving sleet
[William Wright photo 30]

William Wright photo 31: Huddled from the elements, on Battleship Ridge
Huddled from the elements, on Battleship Ridge
[William Wright photo 31]
William Wright photo 32: Nature's Monet at the north end of Battleship Lake
Nature's Monet at the north end of Battleship Lake
[William Wright photo 32]


Report contributors: William, Geoff, Tim,

Participant list: Geoff, Linda, Terri, Tim, William,