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We decided to have a more mellow day after a couple longer days. From our camp we ascended higher up towards the Applebee campground with the goal of climbing East Post Spire. East Post Spire is one of the first spires encountered on the approach and while it's one of the easier spires to climb, it rewards you with stunning views of the range. It also looks down upon the famous Applebee campground. No problems with this one for the team. It was a warm day and we spent a couple hours in the afternoon lounging by one of the high alpine lakes in the Bugaboos with a world class amphitheater to boot. The last day saw us up early packing up camp and heading back to the Defender. Once back at the Defender we were stoked to see our chicken wire wrapping was undisturbed by the local wildlife. The drive out was a breeze once again. We even took a few larger puddles on and laughed out loud as it covered the Defender in mud top to bottom. All in all, another amazing journey in the mountains with the Defender. This crew walked away with their heads held high. A year's worth of training and commitment had all paid off!
About Tim Ricci Tim moved to the mountains over 20 years ago and has not looked back since. Tim is a fully certified Mountain Guide and holds Canadian Avalanche Association Level 3 and Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) Level 3 certifications. Since September 2018 Tim has worked as Yamnuska Mountain Adventures Assistant Director of Operations. Located in Canmore, Alberta at the Banff National Park gates, Yamnuska is a premier provider of mountaineering, ice climbing, rock climbing, backcountry skiing, avalanche training and trekking experiences in the Canadian Rockies for over 40 years. Tim Resides in Canmore, AB, where he lives with his wife Wanessa and two kids, Ella and Miles.