FKT: Megan O'Brien - Fisher Peak (BC, Canada) - 2020-07-31

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up & down
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No
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Female
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Total time
3h 20m 0s
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Was in Cranbrook for a visit and decided to take the opportunity to zip up Fisher. The forecast called for highs of 35C in the afternoon, so I was up early and hiking shortly after 7 so that I could be up at the saddle before the sun made it over the ridge and started roasting everything (hikers included) in the upper cirque. I jogged (shuffled) the few low angle sections through the trees approaching the upper cirque, but mostly just tried to maintain an efficient hiking pace. I passed a friendly group of gals hiking up and one other runner/scrambler on his way down, but otherwise had the route to myself! What a pleasant change from the bustling trails on the coast. I spent ~10 minutes snacking and taking in the view on the summit and then made my way back to town in time for coffee #2. A fun little mission and a perfect start to the long weekend!