Castle Mountain

Sept 5, 2009. Castle Mountain (Banff NP). 2766m. 26.2km. 1400m gain.

This first shot is of Eiesenhower Peak reflected in Tower Lake.

I didn't take the classic photo from hwy 1 so you can click here for more info as it is an easily recognizable peak from the highway. We summited from the cirque behind the peak.
Rockbound Lake from summit.
Spot the ptarmigan (there are two).
A rather unique experience was hearing music from the summit and later once further down in the bowl it turned out to be a man from France playing an Alpenhorn at the lake. Great location for it as the notes were echoing off the vertical rock walls around the lake. Made for a very cool effect.
A great (albiet long) day in the mountains.