MOUNT IRVINE

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. 

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 rough 4WD road to park at about 5300′ below the ridge NNE of Mt Irvine.

Trail: Follow the old road an hour to the ridge and 3-4 hours (~6kms) total to summit.