McDonell Peak (Mount Fraser)
April 26, 2015
3275m
Jasper – Tonquin Valley, AB/BC
McDonell Peak is the second highest peak (among Simon, McDonell and Bennington) on Mt. Fraser massive in Jasper’s Tonquin Valley, but the most frequently ascended. The reason is simple – it’s the easiest among the three. Ben, Liam and I did it as a bonus objective in addition to the ascent of Simon Peak, the main summit of Mt. Fraser. The approach and return is all written in Simon Peak’s trip report. The ascent of McDonell via its South Ridge wasn’t easy given the winter condition. Lots of caution was required negotiating the rime covered features.
McDonell Peak – a view along its south ridge in the morning
Me ascending the S. Ridge of McDonell. Photo by Ben
Higher up. Photo by Ben
Ben and Liam following up
Mt. Erebus looks small from here!
Ben arriving at the summit
Looking down at the backside of the Ramparts from the summit
Bennington Peak is the lowest summit on Mt. Fraser massive
Me on the summit of McDonell Peak
Time to descend. Photo by Ben
A panorama view from near the summit. Click to view large size.
Behind Throne and Blackhorn are Sorrow and Edith Cavell.
Some careful foot placements around this part
More of the descent
Me continuing down the S. Ridge. Photo by Ben
Steven's Peak-bagging Journey 