Mt. Balfour. 1940, E. Cromwell, Miss G. Engelhard. Traverse from Twin Falls via Balfour Pass and N. ridge, with descent to Takakkaw camp by way of S. ridge and Daly Glacier. By trail from Twin Falls chalet to receding tongue of Yoho Glacier. Crossed three-quarters of a mile above snout and cut steps down to toe of glacier, then following N. W. margin of Waves Creek and crossing to S. bank by a snow bridge. Guides make use of a natural bridge, the location of which must be ascertained. Thence up the glacier to Balfour Pass and the long N. ridge of the objective peak. Rotten, slabby rock with traverses on the E. snow face, the final pitch being up a sharp snow ridge to a steep rock face which is ascended on its N. E. side to the summit. Ascent to Balfour Pass 5 h.; to summit 4.5 h.; total 9.5 h. Descent by usual route to Takakkaw camp 3 h.