MT. RAE Scramble, Highwood pass, Kananaskis (HD). Explore Alberta Canada

[@ralphtroan]

Wow! What a great day out and up for you guys. Thanks for posting this, (and all the other scrambling videos you post too), . .it sure brought back some good memories for me. I've been up this mountain a few times back in the late eighties, early nineties. . .a wee while ago now. The last time, in '94, I, and 2 other co-instructors, lead a group of young offenders, 10 of them, up. The trail up to the ridge was not so well-defined then. We had our hands full keeping the party safe and secure. About 200' below the summit we came to a halt; most of the group were too freaked out from the steepness of the terrain and perceived exposure. We sat for a bit, sort of huddled together, to re-evaluate our situation. We decided not to coerce or push for a group summit bid, but if anyone wanted to go for it, we would guide them the rest of the way. . .there was one kid/young man who, in spite of his terror, wanted to go for it, so I had the privilege of guiding him up the rest of the way. I can't remember exactly what he said when we were up on top, but from his expression, his words, and look of sheer awe and wonder I knew his life had changed fundamentally. Could see it in the change of his attitude and behaviour in the following weeks and months. . .so Mt Rae, besides the delightful scrambling up it, and the spectaular views, has a very poignant memory for me. . . Having said that, maybe it's time to have another go at it. . .

[@HarlanFox--Scrambles]

...That's a cool story Ralph! The mountains can be life changing for sure. I still remember the look on my oldest boys face when I took him up Ha Ling the first time. Priceless. Theres always time to give Rae another try. Cheers!

[@Nikola-rr1pw]

you guys are the best ,love the videos fellas

[@HarlanFox--Scrambles]

.... Ha! THANKS!

[@hikewithlloyd2196]

Decent scrambling in there, looks like a lot of fun. Great video Harlan!

[@HarlanFox--Scrambles]

...Thanks! Very enjoyable climb with fun hands on. Minimal time to ascend a 10,000 footer to boot.. Cheers!

[@rommelnavarrette2831]

I just did Mount Baldy in Riverside Ca via Devils backbone. I thought that was a case of vertigo. Good video. Baldy is 1064. Good video

[@HarlanFox--Scrambles]

... Thanks! I have a couple i would like to do down there one day. Cheers!

[@Martyupnorth]

This just got added to my bucket list. Thanks Harlan.

[@HarlanFox--Scrambles]

One of my favorites for sure Marty. Round trip is only around 5 hours. Some of the funnest moderate scrambling I have done. I would do that one again for sure. Let me know if you need an extra when you head out. Take care!

[@LuckyTown77]

Did this Aug 2019...started early. Parking lot completely packed at return. August long. Great vid

[@HarlanFox--Scrambles]

Thanks Edgerton! Ya everyone comes to hike Ptarmigan Cirque. Its nuts of you're not there early. It was really fun to do during the eclipse. Cheers and happy hiking!

[@ericvanburen2015]

That ridge walk freaked me out just watching it

[@HarlanFox--Scrambles]

Well it was better than I had imagined it would be. Still requires some caution for sure.

[@lilyandlou7669]

Same

[@saltyprior10]

Heart dropping! Awesome job crew!

[@HarlanFox--Scrambles]

Thanks! Was a lot of fun!

[@Ob1tus187]

Nice climb! I got this mountain still on this bucket list but all the smoke has been keeping away from the mountains. Looks like the smoke held off for you!

[@HarlanFox--Scrambles]

The day was absolutely perfect. Thanks!

[@johnnyshi5651]

Saw you at Sentinel the other day! Should've said hi. How would you say this hike compares to Temple in terms of scramble difficulty?

[@HarlanFox--Scrambles]

Hey Johnny. Rae definitely has quite a bit more hands on than Temple. That being said Rae is a very short day to do a 10,000 foot mountain. It was somewhere around 5 hours total. It's one of my faves for sure. The scrambling wasn't super hard though.

[@thatguy7578]

How much of the ridge scramble can you get around by taking the left path?

[@HarlanFox--Scrambles]

I'm not 100% sure to be honest. I know you can get around a lot of it. Possibly all of it. I didn't go that way so I'm not 100% sure. Sorry.

[@johnnycat7299]

Nice for me to re-live that climb thanks!

[@HarlanFox--Scrambles]

No Problem Johnny Cat!

[@bradmcleod5975]

Awesome summit, crazy views. 6 hours round trip or one way?

[@HarlanFox--Scrambles]

Thats round trip Brad! Such an amazing climb. The ridge was super fun!