Geocache file generated by BrassCapCache BrassCapCache 2026-05-25T00:01:08.0000000-07:00 cache, geocache, groundspeak 2544.32 2008-11-02T01:00:00-06:00 BCP411 Pasque Mountain by outforthehunt, Benchmark (1.5/3) http://brasscap.albertabattlecache.ca/capbreakdown/BCP411.html Pasque Mountain Geocache Geocache|Benchmark Pasque Mountain outforthehunt outforthehunt Benchmark Virtual 1.5 3 Canada Alberta <a href='http://brasscap.albertabattlecache.ca/capbreakdown/BCP411.html'TARGET='resource window'>Past Finds for BCP411</a> <a href='https://www.geocaching.com/seek/log.aspx?ID=17395&LogType=2'TARGET='resource window'>Log Your Find</a> SUMMIT PASQUE MTN 0.5M S OF GP ON THE HIGHEST POINT OF PASQUE MTN 0.5M S OF GP. elevation 2544.3m 2011-07-28T20:00:00 Found it Takin it Easy BCP411 Pasque Mountain N50° 09.475 W114° 35.909 N50° 09.476 W114° 35.910 Well what more can I say... a fantastic hike with BVPete and van der Decken on a superb day to a beautiful spot. As BVPete said the only route finding difficulty occurred about 5 minutes from parking when we did the logical thing and followed the main exploration road directly up the hill. What we neglected, missed or just plain ignored was the prominent route marker telling us to turn left as well as bearberry's comments about others making the same mistake we had just done. We had fun with BVPete, accusing him of leading us astray <img src="/images/icons/icon_smile_wink.gif" border="0" align="middle" />, but in reality he and I were too engrossed in conversation to notice OUR error. BVPete has found routes for me enough that I'd trust his instincts any day. The lower part of the hike was a bit boggy with long wet grass that only vdD had prepared for with gaitors. Once the ascent started, the views kept improving with every step. The ridge walk was wonderful and the ground was covered with wildflowers as far as you could see. The rocky section was pretty easy with two of the trickier parts avoidable to the left. I don't think vdD "aka - the mountain goat" (to go along with munitions disposal expert and rocket scientist)even noticed there was a rocky section. We did the traditional photo stop at the cap, found a lonely cache and then returned in the direction we came, albeit on a slightly lower track to the east. This was a memorable one OFTH. Thanks for another fine cap and thanks to BVPete and vdD for the companionship. 2011-07-28T20:00:00 Found it BVPete BCP411 Pasque Mountain N50° 09.476’ W114° 35.909’ Takin it Easy, van der Decken and I made plans earlier in the week for joint assault on a high cap. We had several to choose from but Pasque Mtn won out in the end. The Mountain Forecast site indicated that Thursday would be the best day and as usual they were bang on right. We met up at TiE’s place as he had kindly offered to use his vehicle as the group bus for the venture, thanks TiE. We stopped for a few caches along the way that some members of our group hadn’t found previously, ending up at the recommended parking spot about 8:30. After off loading some processed coffee, tea or whatever we geared up and began our hike at 8:45ish. We set up full of vim and vigour, happily chatting as we walked along, completely missing the first critical turn and headed up the nice forestry road that Bb&C had informed everyone (in his log) goes nowhere. Now, the two other members of the group ganged up on me (minority persecution) and said this short diversion was my fault. Whatever, it actually was just a small warm up for what awaited us, but it was very lucky that TiE checked his GPS and said “guys we are not on the right trail” before it got serious. TiE was turning out to be useful guy today <img src="/images/icons/icon_smile.gif" border="0" align="middle" />. So, we returned to the missed turn and set out across the very wet cut blocks on a much fainter but correct trail. This continued until we reached the spot where we picked up the old exploration road, which although very steep in places lead us to the ridge top with ever increasing splendid views. Now the best part of the ridge walk started and it was absolutely terrific with interesting and varying terrain, some easy some a little more tricky but always with gorgeous views under a blue sky and cooling breeze (wind). Van der Decken guided the old man (me) over the few technical bits along the ridge while TiE demonstrated his climbing prowess <img src="/images/icons/icon_smile_wink.gif" border="0" align="middle" />. Finally we ascended the final rise to the cap location and spotted the brass. The photo taking exercise was soon done and it was time for lunch, a wonderful place for picnic indeed! We had decided that today we would returned the same way we had come and we stuck to that decision even though the remainder of the potential horseshoe hike was beckoning. Hence our trip was a little longer at 16.2 kms (I think) but we we avoided a whole bunch of additional elevation gain/loss. The trip down was accomplished without mishap and we arrived back at TiE’s vehicle about 7 hours after we left it except with slightly less vim and vigour. Thanks for posting a cap in a spectaclar spot ofth, very much appreciated and thanks to my fine hiking companions, Takin it Easy and van der Decken for making it a fun, entertaining adventure. This entry was edited by BVPete on Friday, 29 July 2011 at 17:33:15 UTC. This entry was edited by BVPete on Thursday, 11 August 2011 at 13:30:21 UTC. 2011-07-28T20:00:00 Found it van der Decken BCP411 - Pasque Mountain Elev. 2549 metres We climbed, we saw, we found the brass. Takin it Easy, BVPete and I set out from the trailhead at about 8:40 am. We couldn't have asked for much better weather. The temperature was moderate, the winds, while blowing, kept things down to a dull roar, and precipitation of all kinds was completely absent. After a marshy beginning, the trail turned dry and stayed that way. The creek crossings were minor and easily managed. At about the 3.6 kilometre mark the trail turned into an old road that lead the way up the mountain. Steeply! After about 500 metres of uphill trudgery through open forest, we left the trees behind and followed the road through a series of switchbacks to the ridge that we would then follow to the cap. The ridge has some up and down (mostly up!) and some rocky bits including a couple of little scrambles over rocks, but it was easily managed. The last push involves a 50 metre climb up to the summit which seemed much higher at the time! The cap is well marked with a guard post about 0.5 metres away and there's no mistaking the brass sitting in the middle of its little concrete filled stovepipe. After taking the pictures we needed we retreated to the lee of the summit to enjoy a little lunch before beginning our descent. Our trip was about 16 kilometres return, with 700 metres of elevation gain along the way. I'm tired, I'm a bit sore, and I'm sure I'll sleep like a rock tonight. In other words, I had a blast. Thanks to BVPete and Takin it Easy for suggesting the hike, and thanks as always to outforthehunt for the cap. 2010-07-20T20:00:00 Found it Bearberrys Cub BCP 411 Pasque Mountain Found at N50 09.478 W114 35.908 Elevation 2493 Meters A great day and hike to this cap. Views are unending, and caches nearby! Thanks for the cap. Bearberry and The Cub. This entry was edited by bearberry on Wednesday, 21 July 2010 at 14:52:50. 2008-11-02T20:00:00 Found it RedRouge BCP411 Pasque Mountain We left bright and early to begin our exploration of Pasque Mountain. Our hiking party consisted of J2D2, Sleepy Hollow, Reastick and RedRouge (dad and daughter). By mid morning we had reached the ridge and began our 16 kilometer horseshoe journey. Along the way we stopped at a historic cairn constructed in 1915. Plans for a return 100 year anniversary trip in 2015 were planned<img src="/images/icons/icon_smile_big.gif" border="0" align="middle" />. Soon after leaving the cairn we were snapping photos at the brass cap and enjoying a much need lunch break. The remainder of the trip continued along the ridge with substantial elevation losses and gains. The final couple of kilometers was a bushwhack through a larch forest with several creek crossings to complete our trek. Looking back this was a fabulous hike with outstanding views and enjoyed by all. A worthy trip, thanks Sleepy for organizing the trip and OFTH for the cap.