Geocache file generated by BrassCapCache BrassCapCache 2026-05-25T00:01:08.0000000-07:00 cache, geocache, groundspeak 2691.689 2011-09-08T02:00:00-06:00 BCP546 Mount Alderson by outforthehunt, Benchmark (1.5/4) http://brasscap.albertabattlecache.ca/capbreakdown/BCP546.html Mount Alderson Geocache Geocache|Benchmark Mount Alderson outforthehunt outforthehunt Benchmark Virtual 1.5 4 Canada Alberta <a href='http://brasscap.albertabattlecache.ca/capbreakdown/BCP546.html'TARGET='resource window'>Past Finds for BCP546</a> <a href='https://www.geocaching.com/seek/log.aspx?ID=17395&LogType=2'TARGET='resource window'>Log Your Find</a> ASCM BRASS CAP AT GROUND LEVEL ASC BRASS CAP ON A 20CM DIA STOVE PIPE ANCHORED BY REBAR, AT GRD LEVEL 2011-09-18T20:00:00 Write note Joci BCP546 Mount Alderson Not mutch I can add to SH's and TI's logs but I try some. First of all, finaly it was nice to meet Taken it easy. So three of us headed out for BCP546 at 8 AM. from the parking area at Cameron Lake. It was allready wet that time but we dressed up good for this interesting hike. As we got higher it got more windy and turned into snow and rain mix with even more wind. So we got seperated about 1.5km from the cap in the bad weather. Of corse I was in the back and stayed close to the ridge and when I was just about 400m away TE was coming back allready. He told me he was about 300m from the cap but turned back because him and SH also seperated and it was just a narrow about 15 feet passige and thought because it was very windy and slippery it is not safe enough. So then we figured it out we should come back next years in the summer when it is nicer so we can get some good view from the top and with that we started to come back. We also had two way radios with us so later SH could talk to us and sad he made it all the way to the cap and on his way back too. So he meet us on the way back later just below the clouds. Once we were below the storm it was a nice weather and pleasent hike back to the car. So see you TE next year !!! Joci! 2011-09-18T20:00:00 Write note Takin it Easy BCP546 Mount Alderson Posted N49° 01.419 W113° 58.149 I always enjoy a long elevated hike with sleepy_hollow and this time I got the added benefit of meeting Joci for the first time as well. We got off to our normal EARLY departure and were able to depart the trailhead at 8AM after a small detour to visit another cap. The weather had not cooperated today with rain commencing as we started out and the sounds of some gusty winds overhead. The hike to Summit Lake was relatively easy with ample switchbacks to lessen the pitch. Once we cleared the forest, the valley below was quite pictuesque. Once you rounded the corner there was a stunning view of what I believe was Lake Wurdeman in Glacier National Park. At this point the clouds descended in and views were very limited from then on. We ascended the ridge via additional switchback and after briefly heading in the wrong direction we descended down to the col towards Carthew Lakes. We got another brief stunning view. By this time the winds had become incredibly strong and actually knocked me for a tumble at one point during a battery change resulting in the destruction of yet another camera and a bruised knee. I had never experienced winds like that. You had to drop down low for the gusts. The rain had turned to face stinging sleet. We were prepared for the conditions and pressed on up the ridge to Mount Alderson. The only difficulties on the ascent were the weather. We tried to stay low on the ridge to prevent from being blown over the east face. We eventually had to ascend to the top where we found a cairn pointing us to the crux which I have read is relatively straight forward. SH went ahead to scout out a route while I waited at the cairn. When he was out of sight, I followed him but could not ascertain his location. With no visibility, wet rock, gale winds, sleet and quickly numbing fingers, I retreated about 300m from the cap back to the ridge top to wait. SH had returned to get me but we couldn't see or hear each other and he figured I had passed by him to the cap. Joci had arrived at the cairn at this point. After some time waiting, we figured Don had pressed on to the cap and we slowly headed back in search of shelter. Once we made radio contact with SH that he had indeed made it to the cap and had returned back past the crux, we continued on back meeting SH where he caught up with us just past the col via a short cut scree run. The car was a welcome sight after 22km and 1200m of elevation gain in less than ideal conditions. Another memorable experience with some great hiking companions. Joci and I vowed to return next summer to see the stunning views we missed... and oh yeah... to do that last 300m to the cap. Thanks for the cap OFTH and nice work SH! This entry was edited by Takin it Easy on Friday, 30 September 2011 at 21:50:56 UTC. 2011-09-18T20:00:00 Found it Sleepy_hollow BCP546 - Mount Alderson Joci, TiE and I decided to check out Mount Alderson bright and early this morning. We hit the trail at 8:00 a.m. and enjoyed the long switchbacks on the way to the first lake we encountered. We finally broke out of the trees and were greeted with strong winds averaging 50 - 80 km/hr. The strong winds were accompanied by light showers and cool temperatures. Once on the main ridge to Alderson we encountered winds that came close to lifting us off our feet. It was a definite struggle most of the day and especially when crossing the wet, loose, platey shale on the way up the ridge. About 450 metres from the summit you encounter the crux of the scramble, where several tricky down climbs are required with exposed conditions. Once past the crux the remaining battle to the summit was again with the wind. At the cap site the wind was so strong that I simply captured the cap shot and a picture of the tight summit area a few metres away. Our round trip track log showed a total distance of 21.9 km with 1200 metres of elevation gain. Thanks OFTH for this lofty cap location, and a special thanks to Joci and TiE for their terrific company on the trail! 2011-09-08T20:00:00 Update Coordinates outforthehunt Coordinates changed from: N 54° 04.453 W 111° 26.567 Coordinates changed to: N 49° 01.419 W 113° 58.149 Distance from original: 1929264.6 feet or 588039.9 meters. New location at Mount Alderson.BCP546