
Starting from the Gibson Lake Trailhead.


The trail turns into an old road for a while.


After some forest walking, the trail emerges from the trees.


Looking back the way we came.

Whale Peak visible top left.

Looking back.

Approaching Gibson Lake, Whale Peak visible top.

Gibson Lake. Our descent route (what I actually recommend for both descent and ascent) is visible center. We came down from the ridge, traversed the grassy slopes, and ended up where I am standing while taking this photo by coming around on the left side of the lake.

But, we instead ascended on the right side of Gibson Lake (less recommended). The grassy slope on the right leads steeply to the summit.

Looking back toward Gibson Lake as we ascend.

Whale Peak top left.


Just a steep, grassy slope.


Whale Peak ahead.

The grassy slope becomes quite steep toward the top. Gibson Lake visible below, center.

Some steep Class 2.

Approaching the ridgeline to Whale Peak.

Whale Peak summit, view north.

Whale Peak, view down toward Gibson Lake. Our descent ridge (again, what I also recommend using as an ascent instead of what we did) is visible on the right. You can trace the descent route down to the lake from here.

View west from Whale Peak's summit.

Heading down the south ridge off Whale Peak.

Some Class 2 on the ridgeline.

Descending from the ridge on a grassy slope.

Looking back up toward the ridge and Whale Peak.

Gibson Lake below.

Continuing down the slope to get back to Gibson Lake.
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