MOUNT IRVINE 2290m 7500′
An uncommonly climbed mountain in the northeast corner of the Nelson Range. Great views down to the West Arm, Kootenay Lake and Crawford Bay. Like so much alpine in the West Kootenay, the Lyells larch is spectacular at the end of September into October.
It was named in 1893 by W.S. Drewry for Mr D.R. Irvine from the Geological Survey of Scotland, who did extensive work in the West Kootenays
Difficulty: C3
Elevation gain: 670m 2200′
Key elevations: Park 5300′; Summit 7500′
Distance: 7kms
Time: 3 – 4 hours up
Access: Difficult 4WD road
Season: July through September
Map: 82F/10 Crawford Bay
Drive: Take the Harrop ferry to the south shore. Off the ferry, turn left and drive to Proctor. From the Proctor store , drive 1km to Alexander Road – turn right onto Carson Creek FSR. Park
Trail: Follow the old road an hour to the NE ridge which gradually narrows until it is only about 3 metres wide. After about 3 km of slightly up and down ridge walking, the ridge broadens, go over a couple of smaller bumps to the summit.
