Ward, Mount
Trip Report
Mount Ward was an enjoyable scramble in the Crowsnest Pass area. It presented very few difficulties and was actually quite easy to find! Just remember that it's the logging road at the bottom of a very long hill to the left and you can't miss it. We actually walked all the way up the darn road but I would recommend taking a vehicle with some clearance or your bike.
The hike to Window Mountain Lake is pleasant but not spectacular and the lake is nice but again nothing really great. The views get interesting once you are about 150m up on Wards west flank when the alpine meadows and the backdrop of the lake below start to take effect.
The scrambling up the ridge is easy but you have great views and good footing which heightens the enjoyment. I really like this scramble but it was easy and it's a good thing that we also did Allison Peak and Window Mountain on this particular day!
 Trust me - bike this road - do not walk it if you don't have to. |
 The trailhead sign - notice the killer bear warning! |
 Ward Mtn. from the trail. |
 Window Mountain Lake. |
 The lake from scree slopes on the way up to the col. |
 Vern coming up from the col to summit of Mt. Ward. |
 Jon on the ridge to the summit. |
 View to the east. |
 Summit photo. |
 Window Mountain Lake from the summit. |
 The route from Allison to Window Mountain. |