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Black Tusk

Dominating the view from the peak of Whistler Mountain, Black Tusk makes for a great weekend adventure.

Story by Patrick Hui August 2nd, 2014

Hiking to Garibaldi Lake

Where we would spend the night before tomorrows hike/scramble…

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Beautiful Vistas

Lend themselves to some great views as the sun sets.

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CLimbing up from the lake

Into the subalpine we go…

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Black Tusk beacons us closer

After reaching the end of the trail we followed the scree slope to the base of the ancient volcanic neck.

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Scramble

A brief but steep chimney brings you up to the top of the tusk where it was a short walk to the peak.
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Summit

Spectacular views of Mt Garibaldi, Garibaldi Lake, Panorama Ridge awaited us at the top.

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Returning

Back down the chimney and to the Rubble Creek trailhead.

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Garibaldi Provincial Park, Fraser Valley C, BC, Canada