I wish I'd seen your video before heading for this peak. Well, it was a rainy below 2200m, snowy above that anyway, so next time I should have better luck on either. Cheers
It is likely a little easier for sure. Rundle (West End) is a lot more elevation gain. If it's East End of Rundle (EEOR) Jimmy Simpson has a bit more elevation gain and a little more route finding.
Even just walking to the Falls is amazing if you only go that far. We weren't necessarily lost however we couldn't see far enough ahead of us to know if we could access the Col. It all worked out though.
Hi Harlan, I'll be visiting Banff at the end of the month. I'm trying to choose between Mt Jimmy Simpson and Bow Peak for one the day hikes. Can you give me some suggestions? Thanks!
Bowen Wang .....Well Bow Peak is on my list but I haven't done it yet. What I can say is that the views on Jimmy Simpson are likely second to none on that summit. So many glaciers lakes waterfalls and massive peaks. You cant beat it!
It's likely around 7-8 hours return trip or so. Nearly 15 kms. Beautiful views! One of the best views from a summit I have had. We started around 8 o'clock I think.
Your video really convinced us! Heading up there in 8 hours.
....Well have fun and dont get frustrated if you dont find a trail at first.
I wish I'd seen your video before heading for this peak. Well, it was a rainy below 2200m, snowy above that anyway, so next time I should have better luck on either. Cheers
You and your life partner look like you had a great climb.
beautiful! i hope we can find the right route when time comes. :-)
Yuri Boiblu Sounds good. I think i need to do it again. Just head up right of where we did.
nice! i'll watch it first probably. :-)
beautiful summit Harlan! How difficult was this one compared to mount Rundle ⛰
It is likely a little easier for sure. Rundle (West End) is a lot more elevation gain. If it's East End of Rundle (EEOR) Jimmy Simpson has a bit more elevation gain and a little more route finding.
Even just walking to the Falls is amazing if you only go that far. We weren't necessarily lost however we couldn't see far enough ahead of us to know if we could access the Col. It all worked out though.
beautiful!
Hi Harlan, I'll be visiting Banff at the end of the month. I'm trying to choose between Mt Jimmy Simpson and Bow Peak for one the day hikes. Can you give me some suggestions? Thanks!
Bowen Wang .....Well Bow Peak is on my list but I haven't done it yet. What I can say is that the views on Jimmy Simpson are likely second to none on that summit. So many glaciers lakes waterfalls and massive peaks. You cant beat it!
Thanks Harlan! Jimmy Simpson it is then.
You won't be dissappointed. Have fun!
Ya we got a little off route Adrian however we were still able to reach the summit the way we went. Cheers.
How long would you say this hike took? What time did you guys start? end?
It's likely around 7-8 hours return trip or so. Nearly 15 kms. Beautiful views! One of the best views from a summit I have had. We started around 8 o'clock I think.