Daniel has been on the list for awhile so it was good to get it checked off!
Road was fine. Bumpy and potholed but what gravel road isn’t? Trail is in good shape, lots of ripe huckleberries and blueberries for snacking. The junction with the trail to Peggy’s is obvious and signed, though the sign is laying on the ground….
As noted in other reports there is only one short sketchy section. Steep, loose and narrow with some exposure. Take your time and you’ll be fine!
The lake was great, no shortage of awesome campsites. Ate lunch, set up camp and relaxed. Fish were jumping, though my partner had no luck feeling any in.
Followed a meandering trail into the basin that holds Hyas Creek glacier. Super awesome and we’ll worth the effort for those that enjoy exploring beyond the usual destinations.
Early start the next day to climb Daniel. Followed the SE ridge, pretty simple but steep and relentless in spots. GPS was helpful in confirming the correct route but wasn’t really necessary. Views are incredible on the ridge, even with some clouds.
Ridge narrows as it climbs, class 3 in a few spots. Reached the E summit 20 minutes after the clouds rolled in….😭
Great trip with a great friend, looking forward to more!
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