Tim on Cypress Peak:
“Tim and Firas scrambled Cypress Peak (2,083m) on Monday 1st Sept. This is a fairly easy scramble to a pointy-looking peak just north of Tricouni Peak (between the Squamish and Cheakamus Valleys). The road access is excellent (2WD all the way to the trailhead) although the updated info from Cairn Publishing was also helpful (http://www.cairnpublishing.com/updates/cypress_road_update.htm). The trailhead is easy to find. The route is simple and relatively short. One moderately difficult step on the north ridge makes it interesting. Good info on how to tackle the crux can be found here http://www.clubtread.com/sforum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=18977 (scroll half way down page). Climbing helmets are essential, however an axe is not required at this time of year since minimum snow was encountered. Also, Roe Creek is easy to cross at this time of year. It took us about 3.5 hours to reach the summit, providing excellent views of Tricouni Peak, Mount Brew and Mount Fee. We were very lucky with the weather because the cloud lifted at about 11am.”
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