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Final scramble
Pu scrambles the final few feet to the summit of Mount Arrowsmith. [enlarge]
Tibetan Influence
Pu examines the Tibetan prayer flags that are on the summit of Mount Arrowsmith. [enlarge]
courtesy PChen
Andrew has a look
Andrew also has a look at the prayer flags on the summit. [enlarge]
A bit of tibet on the Island
A closeup of the Tibetan prayer flags that are on the summit of Mount Arrowsmith. [enlarge]
Good view of Nose Route
This is a good view of the nose route on Mount Arrowsmith. The route follows the narrow ridge down into a saddle and left up towards the sub-summit of Arrowsmith. [enlarge]
Annotated View, Nose Route
This is a good view of the nose route on Mount Arrowsmith. The route follows the narrow ridge down into a saddle and left up towards the sub-summit of Arrowsmith. [enlarge]
Annotated View from Afar
This from-far view of the Mt. Arrowsmith Massif shows the summit, the nose, "the bumps", and the bumps-nose climbing route, which is denoted by the yellow line. The judges route comes up on the other side of the mountain. This picture is taken from the east. [enlarge]
Dare cookies do it again!
Again, my Dare Cinnamon Danish cookies make a summit!! [enlarge]
ACC summit log
This is the end of the Alpine Club of Canada summit canister on the summit of Mount Arrowsmith. [enlarge]
Port Alberni
A good closeup shot of downtown port Alberni, as seen from the summit of Mount Arrowsmith. [enlarge]
Jenn and the strait
Jenn relaxes on a wooden platform on the summit, with the strait of Georgia in the background. [enlarge]
courtesy PChen
Shadowy hijinx
Some amusing shadows on the summit of Mount Arrowsmith. [enlarge]
Summit down-scramble
Jenn and Pu scramble down the easy class 3 step just below the summit. [enlarge]
Pass is now in sun
The shady pass that we hiked on the way up is now in beautiful sun as we descend. [enlarge]
Arrowsmith Alpine Wildflower
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Western and Southern Aspect
As we descend, we get a better sunlit view of the western and southern aspects of the Mount Arrowsmith massif. [enlarge]
Sunny forest descent
The sun is now shining in the forest section on our way down. [enlarge]
Switchbacking ever down
Continuing down on the Judges Route trail. [enlarge]
Last bit out
Jenn and Pu hiking down on the old forest road section of the Judges Route, not far from the trailhead. [enlarge]
A satisfying finish
Pu stretches as we complete our Judges Route climb of Mount Arrowsmith (of which, btw, you can see a subsummit in the background). [enlarge]
Below is a google-based map of the location of the Judges route climb. The actual track is marked in red on the map.

Double click on the map to view a larger version, with clickable icons for each picture that was taken during the climb. You can quickly locate when and where each picture was taken.
Interactive trackmap, climb of Mt Arrowsmith - click map to view
Interactive trackmap, climb of Mt Arrowsmith - click to view
Climb Data - Second Arrowsmith Climb - Judges Route
Start Time: 7:50a.m.
End Time: 1:09p.m.
Duration: 5h18m
Distance: 6.41 km (3.98 mi)
Average Speed: 1.2 km/hr (0.8 mph)
Start Elevation: 2536ft (773m) *
Max Elevation: 5968ft (1819m) *
Min Elevation: 2532ft (772m) *
End Elevation: 2569ft (783m) *
* : +/- 75 feet
Total Elevation Gain: 3300ft (1006m) *
Total Elevation Loss: 3254ft (992m) *
 
 
* : +/- 75 feet
Elevation Graph
Elevation Profile over Distance
A GPS-derived elevation graph of our Arrowsmith-via-Judges Route hike, graphed over distance. [enlarge]

A GPS-derived elevation graph of our Arrowsmith-via-Judges Route hike, graphed over time. [enlarge]
Annotated Topo Map, Arrowsmith
This is an annotated topographic map of both our nose route and Judges route climbs of Mount Arrowsmith. The nose route is colored in blue, and the Judges route is colored in pink. [enlarge]
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