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Rh View: The views from either peak are very extensive and cover a wide territory of snow and ice. Across the Incomappleux River are numerous large snowfields and unamed impressive snow-clad peaks. No record exists of any ascent of either peak. (1911). (See also under Findhorn.)

McGill Peak—Name: By Dr. J. W. A. Hickson. after McGill University.

Altitude: 8.776 feet.

Location: The most south-westerly peak of the Hermit Range, in the northern corner between the Illecillewaet River and Caribou Creek, and adjoining Mt. Bagheera on the west.

First Ascent: By J. W. A. Hickson with guide Edouard Feuz, Jr.

Route: (1) Reached from Glacier via Loop trail, Cougar Brook trail and the pass at the head of Cougar Brook, above which it rises.

Climb: snow and rock. For novices one guide is necessary.

Route: (2) Can also be reached by following the railway for 10' 2 miles to Caribou Creek and ascending the shoulder at its mouth on the north-east side. The Cougar Brook route is the best, spending the night at the Caves.

Time required: From Glacier to the Caves 3 hours; from the Caves to summit of the peak, 4 hours. Excellent views.

McNicoll, Mt.—Name: After a Vice-President of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company.

Altitude: 8,745 feet.

Location: Immediately west of Beaver River between 'Mountain and Alder Creeks.

Route: Follow Mountain Creek for 3 miles from the railway where the ascent begins.

Climb: rock, after pushing through much fallen timber and brush.

View: Good views of the valleys of Mountain and Alder Creeks and of Beaver Valley.

Meeting of the Waters—Name: With reference to the junction of Illecillewaet River and Asulkan Brook.

Location: The point where the two streams meet about 200 yards from Glacier House.

Route: Reached from Glacier by following the trail to the Illecillewaet Glacier for about 75 yards to two seats in full view of the junction of the two streams. It is an attractive spot, especially at high water when the two turbulent glacial torrents come together furiously and scatter their crystal sprays. A rock juts into the main stream just below the confluence, where there is a good near view of the peak of Sir Donald with the two streams in the foreground.

Michel Peak—Name: By the Topographical Survey, after Friedrich Michel. a Swiss guide at Glacier.

Altitude: 10.034 feet.

Location: The western and lowest peak of Mt. Dawson: adjoins Donkin Pass on the east.

First Ascent: By Edouard Franzelin in 1908. Ascended most easily from Donkin Pass. (For full route see Mt. Dawson.)