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Re: Dumbbell Lakes Pass

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 7:11 pm
by Cross Country
In 1993 the pass was a cornice and we had to hike up to the right from amp. This made me nervous to do with my sons 16 & 11. It was my second time. Hiking down was a piece of cake. Just look for the easy way down (to the right). To us it was obvious. I think trouble arrises only when someone is in a hurry.

Re: Dumbbell Lakes Pass

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 9:26 pm
by Wandering Daisy
I am a bit confused about your post, crosscountry. When you said "amp" did you mean Amphitheater Lake? If so, Dumbbell Lakes Pass is the pass between Lakes Basin and Dumbbell Lakes, NOT between Amphitheater Lake and Dumbbell Lakes. Or maybe I simply misunderstood you. Sorry.

Re: Dumbbell Lakes Pass

Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2015 10:34 pm
by giantbrookie
CC: The pass from Amphitheater to the Dumbbells that often has the cornice is called Cataract Creek Pass rather than Dumbbell Lakes pass (btw Dumbbells to Lakes Basin).

Re: Dumbbell Lakes Pass

Posted: Thu May 27, 2021 1:15 pm
by erutan
I'll chime in a bit with my experience in Sept 3rd, 2017. Aside from the top of the snowfield being a little steep for comfort without traction the only issue was navigating shoreline with snow hugging it, I dropped along the ribs and went along the west shore of the lake and don't remember anything feeling like a significant obstacle. This isn't a thread the needle pass like the lower part of the south side of Cirque, Vernon, etc.

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