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Trip Report

Mount Allan is probably one of the closest you can get to a scramble and still call it a hike! I've done this one twice now - and loved it both times. Awesome views and a two-summit day make this one very highly recommended.

Here's the view going up to Olympic Summit. This is one of the highest maintained trails in the Canadian Rockies - even higher than the Skyline trail in Jasper.

Jeff prepares for the final summit push on Mount Allan.

Jeff grinding up the final scree slope.

Exploring the pinnacles above Olympic Summit on the way back down.

One of Lougheed's summits beyond the ascent slopes of Allan.

Heading down from Olympic Summit.

Another pinnacle.

Heading down again.

The trail up past Olympic Summit on my second climb.

What a gorgeous view of Mount Lougheed!

Another stunning view west.

A whole gang on top this time.

The gang on the way back down through the pinnacles.

One of my all-time favorite shots off this hike.

Another fantastic late fall day in the hills.

Another favorite shot looking back towards Mount Sparrowhawk.