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Pocaterra Ridge

Summit Elevation (m): 2681
Elevation Gain (m): 500
Trip Date: September 25 2011
Round Trip Time (hr): 2.5
Total Trip Distance (km): 8
Quick ‘n Easy Rating: Class 2 – You fall you sprain something.
Difficulty Notes: Hiking on trail – some minor exposure and loose scree.
Technical Rating: OT3; YDS (Hiking)
GPS Track: Gaia
Map: Google Maps


On a late September day in 2011, Hanneke and I spent a few hours hiking the gorgeous Pocaterra Cirque and Ridge near the Highwood Pass in Kananaskis Country.

Pocaterra Ridge Route Map

This area is known for its colorful larch displays and it didn’t disappoint! We enjoyed warm weather and calm winds.

Pocaterra Cirque with the ridge at center and Mount Pocaterra in the background.
Looking across the Highwood Pass at Rae, Arethusa, Storm, Highwood Ridge, Grizzly Ridge and Tyrwhitt (l to r).
Looking down the ridge to the north and east with Pocaterra at left. Gap at center, Rae, Arethusa and Storm at right.
A tarn on the approach with Rae at center and Arethusa at right in the background.

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