Mount Rundle (east end) Climber's Log

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wyatt_meyers

wyatt_meyers - Aug 27, 2023 8:17 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2023

Smokey but fun climb   Sucess!

Smoke filled the valleys and blocked most of the views but the climb was still fun. Think a lot of people underestimate this hike as climbers would say it's easy and strait forward but we saw about half of the groups turn around due to difficulty, exposure, and lack of experience with scrambling. There is loose and dangerous rock at the top and an long section of exposure with cliffs on both sides of the route. If you've climbed class 2-3 it shouldn't be anything difficult just a long uphill but if you aren't experienced be aware that the second half of the hike above treeline has these sections with no trail. Where there is a trail it's steep and eroded not like many of the other trailed peaks in the area.

Grinder - Jul 7, 2017 12:39 am Date Climbed: May 10, 2016

Test climb  Sucess!

Evening trip. Wanted to test the dog for an overnight. He is not a good tent mate. 4.5 hours car - car with lots of time at summit, carryind dog down a few hundred ft of mid sized scree, set up tent, try to sleep, dog not enjoying it, pack up, down hike in dark and snow/rain. Been back for conditioning hikes, super fun after work trip. Super empty compared to Chinamens peak.

NNourian

NNourian - Oct 10, 2016 9:05 pm

Climbed scramble route

Climbed as part of the Canmore Triple Crown challenge. Got an inversion that day so I was Was able to look SE and see the Kananaskis range jutting out of a sea of white cloud (Ha Ling looks particularly imposing from this angle)

Dave Aschim

Dave Aschim - Apr 21, 2014 5:04 pm Date Climbed: Oct 2, 2012

Canmore Triple Crown  Sucess!

Second peak of the day as part of a LadyMac/ EEOR/ HaLing day.

Brad F

Brad F - Aug 27, 2013 4:33 pm Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2013

Scramble Route  Sucess!

Busy route! Hiked up with some friends from Calgary. Some fun scrambling up higher to gain the summit.

Marmaduke

Marmaduke - Sep 19, 2012 1:42 am Date Climbed: Sep 16, 2012

The weather is here!  Sucess!

Canmore is beautiful, and so was the hike. My lifelong friend Adam and his son flew out from DC to hike. Fun hike, the climb across the rock band and up to the summit was great. We saw numerous locals doing the 4 peak climb that they started at 5AM, Ha Ling, Lawrence Grassi, East Rundle and not sure of the 4th. They were almost in a jog!! Very impressive.

klwagar

klwagar - Jul 9, 2012 11:58 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2012

climbed the new route  Sucess!

A super fun easy 11 pitch. Each pitch is around 25m and with three bolts. The hardest pitch is 5.5. Great views

attimount

attimount - Jan 23, 2011 8:55 pm Date Climbed: Nov 12, 2007

Normal Route  Sucess!

We done this hike in full winter conditions, extremly windy on top.

jbsantos

jbsantos - Nov 13, 2010 12:08 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2010

Good first scramble  Sucess!

Tried it back in March, but was sick and couldn't finish. Went back on Canada Day. It's nice and close to Calgary and isn't as busy as Yam, so this is one of my favourite scrambles. I regularly take newbies here to introduce them to the sport.

mlarkin2002 - Jul 5, 2010 5:03 pm Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2010

Dayhike  Sucess!

Dayhiked this after Chinaman's. Standard use trail/scramble route.

Vinny

Vinny - May 27, 2010 1:59 pm

True Grit  Sucess!

Good test of my sport climbing skills with Pascal.
great visit with my bud during his Canmore 'sabbatical'
What an awesome place!

Vinny

Vinny - May 27, 2010 1:58 pm

Raptor

The East End of Rundle is 'where the climbing is at'!

I recall there was a fantastic bolted route about 5.9 for 6 pitches or so. Raptor!
It is very recommendable! great views and good times with Robin!

Dow Williams

Dow Williams - May 2, 2006 2:41 pm Date Climbed: Apr 30, 2006

Fresh Snow...  Sucess!

Took a guest up EEOR during some fresh snow. Avoid the traditional scramble route on slab (to the left) during these conditions and look for a chimney with a small roof on it that gives direct access to the east summit.

Rileywyna

Rileywyna - Dec 21, 2005 4:36 am

Route Climbed: RAPTOR Date Climbed: 1999  Sucess!

Had a great morning out on this climb. We climbed this thing fast. Some very interesting climbing on this route. Really enjoyed the 5.9 chimney pitch.

pvalchev

pvalchev - Sep 3, 2005 3:26 pm

Route Climbed: Normal Date Climbed: March 5 2005, other  Sucess!

Very dry and warm weather for a few weeks made this winter outing feel like a day stolen from August, with the exception of the snow run back down! There were still about 8-10 people total on the mountain that day, showing it's popularity.

CdnRockyGal

CdnRockyGal - Aug 21, 2005 7:10 pm

Route Climbed: Normal Scramble Date Climbed: August 13, 2005  Sucess!

Beautiful day, although a bit hazy. Scrambled with Doug and Greg. We saw goats and a really odd-looking marmot. Enjoyed scree runs coming down. Good warm up for our upcoming backpacking trip.

troycanadian

troycanadian - Jul 26, 2005 12:41 pm

Route Climbed: Scramble Date Climbed: 9 Sept 2004, 18 May 2005  Sucess!

Sept 2004. Overcast and gross in Canmore, broke free of the cloud cover at approximately the treeline. Views were absolutely fantastic with cloud filled valleys and all of the surrounding mountains emerging from the low cloud layer. It was nice NOT to see Canmore's sprawl.



May 2005. Originally intended to bag Rimwall, but it was under a localized snowstorm. Headed back up the road and re-climbed EEOR. Had a nice cup of fresh coffe made from a summit cornice at the top.

couchclimber

couchclimber - Jul 25, 2005 2:52 pm

Route Climbed: scramble Date Climbed: July 17, 2005

I was struggling on the way up the hike but once we got to the skyline ridge I started to feel better. Most of the day was sunny with low clouds at times so couldn't see the town of canmore below. Good fun scrambling up to the first summit but the rock quality isn't great so be careful which hand/foot hold you use.

Dow Williams

Dow Williams - May 7, 2005 3:26 pm

Route Climbed: East Rundle Date Climbed: June, 2004

I have really been saving Rundle for a full traverse, but this is a nice short one for novices or if
you just need exercise. Almost winter conditions in the middle of June at 8500' equals the
Canadian Rocky Mountains.

Took my dog for exercise (EEOR is out our back door) despite a thunder and hail storm. We
gained 2000' our first hour. Our visibility and therefore pictures were somewhat limited,
particularly on the summit. Kind of made a cool setting though. Park at Goat Creek and start
up for the road just north of the parking lot. There is a trail that peters out somewhat at the
top. We go lost, so scrambled straight up at the end. However, with decent visibility, you
should find your way to the right and gain the ridge for the final push to the summit.

Made a second trip in 2004 with Stacy and BJ. Much clearer day this outing, such a fast
scramble. When you go on a summer weekend, this is little more than following traffic. I
have a new altimeter and it appears the eastern summit is 1-10 feet higher than the western
summit. You should do both, so you can sleep at night.

William Marler

William Marler - Sep 1, 2004 9:41 am

Route Climbed: Normal route Date Climbed: August 18, 2004  Sucess!

Up and down in 2.5 hours. A very pleasent start to my 10 days in the Rockies this summer. My flight arrived at 1:00 pm in Calgary and I started this at 5:00 pm and was treated to some fine views especially south on one of the few days I was to get with sun. Cheers William

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