Coast Ranges. In the summer of 1967, two projects of the Geological Survey of Canada did initial mapping of the Coast Mountains from Monarch Icecap south, through the Waddington group, to the Homathko Snowfield. Although basically a helicopter operation, the climbers along did get in some mountaineering, and a good look at assorted unexplored sections of the Coast Range. Peaks flanking the fjord zone on the west tend to be subdued by glaciation, and are seldom very attractive to climbers. Summits surrounding and to the north of the great Silverthrone glacial complex seldom get above 9000 feet, but several areas of sharp rock peaks were observed. Two peaks of class 4-5 difficulty were climbed during a forty-mile foot traverse from the mouth of the Sheemahant River to the Klinaklini River. Detailed attention was also given to the eastern Niut Range, which yielded some fine first ascents south of Ottarasko Creek. Other new ascents on peaks previously named included Mounts Majestic, Consort, Mantle and Moore, of the Queen Bess area; Mount “Wiessner,” and the west buttress of Mount Bell, of the Waddington group; and Mount “Elfrida” west of Monarch Icecap.

Richard R. Culbert