Another gorgeous September weekend would mean big crowds in Garibaldi Provincial Park so I decided to head up into the Park on a path less travelled via Brohm Ridge and take the time to explore the area around The Table a little more...
The Table is a flat-topped volcanic mountain located just south of Garibaldi Lake. It is very easy to recognize.
The drive up Brohm Ridge road was very rough but I made it all the way to the gate in my trusty Subaru. From there it was less than 30 minutes to the huge Black Tusk Snowmobile Clubhouse where the crest of Brohm Ridge is attained and stunning views of Mount Garibaldi begin (and never end)!
My route via Brohm Ridge (that's Mount Garibaldi on the far left)
The HUGE Black Tusk Snowmobile Clubhouse
Ridge-walking next to Warren Glacier
Mount Garibaldi and the Warren Glacier
I descended off of the ridge, passing a little lake perfectly reflecting The Table, waded across a creek and found a good place to camp near a second crystal-clear lake as the setting sun turned The Table a fiery red.
The Table at sunset
My shadow
A lone duck visited me at the lake while I ate dinner and watched the sky turn purple as the sun dropped behind the mountains in the west. Magic.
From this angle, The Table looks a lot less like a table and more like an impressive desert fortress. I found this piece of animal jawbone letting hikers know that should you attempt to climb The Table it'll eat you up and spit you out.
The next morning I headed up Mount Price via the south side.
My route
After another wet creek crossing (only shin-deep but ice-cold), the route was fairly obvious and a trail even existed in some places.
I headed across the glacial plain aiming for the lava-rock boulder field on the southern flanks of Mount Price and up I climbed.
I found this odd bit of treasure in a meadow on the way up - what is it?
Turns out it's a very old external pack frame and an old back tank-pump used for fire suppression - leftover from many years ago!
From the meadow I could see the summit of Mount Price and the fairly obvious (and steep) route up. I followed a faint animal trail steeply up, gaining 200+ metres to the Mars-like summit of Mount Price and stunning 360 degree views!
Here's a short video from my hike:
© BRAD 2008
