To continue to Pika Peak, return back past the large cairn and descend several feet until you can turn left on easy snow that descends to the Mount Richardson/Pika Peak col. It is imperative that you stay skiers right here as the left side is actually still comprised of glacier ice that could result in an uncontrolled fall to the north. Glissade down to the col approximately 900’ where you can leave your pack for a 800’ jaunt of fun hands on scrambling up to Pika or descend back to Hidden Lake from the Pika-Mount Richardson col.
Mount Richardson Scramble, Skoki Area, Banff National Park, July, 2007