The Wedge Route Map (see link in desciption - or click here - for interactive version).

From the Wedge Pond parking lot, we passed the gate on the far-south end, and almost immediately turned right down a wide, gravel trail. After following this trail for a mere 70m, we took a left, and started up a far less travelled trail through the forest. (photo taken on return)

After about 350m up the narrow trail, there's a hidden branch in the trail, heading up a short slope on the left. Somehow we managed to miss this branch, and soon found ourselves in a bushy situation, wondering where we went wrong...

We angled left, up through the bush, and eventually came across a stream, rediscovering the trail on the opposite side!

A closer look at the mossy water network.

This newly discovered trail was an absolute breeze to follow, and we were soon gaining elevation high above the creek, with The Wedge and Limestone Ridge rising impressively on our right.

Taz and Avery grind their way up the final steep section before we reach the ridge.

Beautiful views across to Kidd South and Mount Kidd, towering over the flat, expansive valley below. Lots of talk of climbing Mount Kidd after today!

The calm, reflective waters of Wedge Pond look far away now!

Nice spot for a break :).

We took some time to relax and enjoy the view before starting up the ridge, with our objective looming above.

After following the ridge for just over a kilometer, we reached the base of The Wedge's daunting north face. We traversed around to the eastern slopes until we found some terrain that didn't require ropes!

Scrambling time :)!

Starting up the steep, rubble-strewn "steps" leading up The Wedge's eastern slopes.

We're just a bunch of goofs 😂. Photo credit: Avery

Looking ahead. We chose our route based on whatever looked the most solid - in this case, the rock rib center-right.

Taz reaches the top of the rib.

Comprehensive view back down. This is a good place for a helmet...

...especially with this guy around 😂. Braydan scrambles up, sending hundreds of rocks down as he goes! (Don't worry Braydan, we love scrambling with you anyways 🙂)

Avery making it look easy on her first scramble ever! She even had the extra task of dodging Braydan's rocks along the way!

Scrambling up some loose terrain above the rock-rib section.

Taz tries out a different route.

The angle of the slope eased off as we angled right, onto a broad ridge. Here we even found a bit of a trail, weaving its way up the rubble, and easily leading right up to the summit ridge. Note how Avery's moved up in the group, no longer in Braydan's fire zone 😂.

Not far to the ridge!

Looking up to the false summit, from where we gained the summit ridge. The Wedge's true summit is also visible, peeking out to the left.

The farther you go, the more impressive the ridge gets!

It wasn't long before we arrived at the crux. A short, but exposed, downclimb, shortly after the false summit. While Kane rates this step as difficult (and care is required), I would agree with others who suggest that this short section sits closer to being moderate ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.

What a couple of posers 😂.

Continuing along the ridge to the true summit. While the drop to the west is spectacular, the ridge is wide enough that the remainder of the ridge goes without difficulties.

Relaxing on the summit of The Wedge, on an absolutely windless October afternoon. Would've been a perfect day if it weren't for the smoke, but it's hard to complain when you're wearing a T-shirt on top of a mountain at this time of year!

Looking back down the ridge, to the false summit.

Smokey, smokey, smokey! Visible from left to right are silhouettes of Evan-Thomas East, Mount Denny, Opal Ridge North Peak, Mount Inflexible, and finally Mount James Walker.

Woah! Those are some funky clouds.

Keeping the summit meal tradition going! This time Chef Taz cooks up some Summit Pad Thai!

Kidd South Peak and Mount Kidd impress across the valley, with Mount Bogart rising between them!

It's a long way down!

Mount Denny looks incredible, even in the smoke! That's a mountain that's been on my list for a little while now...

Summit selfie :)! We definitely got this one first try...😂

I was honestly surprised not to find a register on this one...But don't worry, there's one now :)!

Taz explores down the south ridge for a short distance.

Taz explores down the south ridge for a short distance.

After hyping up how cool it was, the rest of us decided to follow him ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.

Venturing farther down the ridge. Photo credit: Mr. Taz

The highlight of our short extension was a clear view of this impressive, unnamed tower, far down The Wedge's south ridge.

Looking back up to the summit, with Avery perched on the ridge.

A closer look at the gnarly looking tower! Wonder if anyone's climbed it??

Heading back up to the summit.

The lighting started to improve to the east, so I decided it was worthwhile to take a picture. Old Baldy and McDougall rise on the left, followed by a collection of surprisingly unnamed peaks, and finally Mount Fisher on the far right side of the frame.

Braydan and Avery start down from the summit block.

This mountain is so cool!

Upclimbing is always easier than downclimbing :)!

An overhead look down the crux.

Final view back to the summit.

Walking the ridge.

It was neat to look down to Limestone Mountain and Limestone Ridge. I remember scrambling up both back in April (as one of my first scrambles of the year), gazing up to The Wedge's stunning north face. Now I stand atop that face, looking back, on what could likely be my last scramble of the year! Funny how these "full-circle" moments happen without any planning.

Into the shadows. Avery, Taz, and Braydan start back down the trail which leads down the upper half of the eastern slopes.

Looking across the near-vertical northeast face!

Soon the easy scree trail came to an end, and it was time for some downclimbing!

Avery starts her descent.

Fisher would make for a looong day!

Braydan carefully makes his way down the rock-rib section.

Taz comes down next. Note Avery patiently waiting in the upper-right corner of the frame. We took turns downclimbing this section to mitigate rockfall hazard.

Looking down the final short section before we traverse back to the lower, north ridge.

Braydan's got that butt-scrambling technique mastered 😂.

Looking good team :)!

Avery down-climbs the final section, as we reach the bottom of the eastern face.

Back on easy ground.

Hiking back down the ridge in the warm, late-afternoon sunlight. The days are getting so much shorter!

Galatea, Fortress Ridge, and The Tower rise in the haze, beyond a silhouette of tree tops.

Ray of sun.

The remainder of the descent went without difficulty, and we easily followed the trail all the way back to the parking lot, no bushwhacking required ;)!

"Anyone want to go for a swim?...OH! Nevermind, there's a cigarette in there!" 😝

It's called The Wedge for a reason!

That concludes another memorable day in the mountains :)! I'm so thankful that the weather held up so beautifully, allowing us this last scramble before the snow begins to dump. It was so much fun to scramble with this amazing team, and I can't wait for more unforgettable adventures (on skis!!) this winter 🙂!