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Triple Peak – Recon turned Summit trip

May 3, 2026

~ submitted by Evan Martin

Triple Peak is an iconic landmark on the southern part of the island.  Hence it tends to be on every novice island mountaineers checklist.  Having not checked it off myself, it was high on my list.  However, between being early season and not having been in the mountains for a while, my expectations were low.  Hence, I posted this as a reconnaissance trip rather than a summit attempt to keep expectations in check.  Maybe that’s why I got very little interest.  Either way just I and another Rambler headed out for the day with the sole purpose of getting out, but with a healthy amount of hope.

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Climbing Triple Peak: A Little Peak with a Big Mountain Feel

When I think back on my numerous mountaineering adventures, Triple Peak stands out as a favourite among them. The approach is as beautiful as the alpine; it ascends beside a waterfall, and up to the large lake that sits in the bowl below the ridge. The lake alone is worth the trip, and many people make the hike simply to lie on the rocks and bathe in the water; however, it’s what’s beyond the lake that interests me. I seek opportunities to scramble over good quality rock, strap on some crampons, and ascend steep snow slopes on my way to Triple Peak’s aesthetic summit block. From there, different routes offer chances to place protection and climb to the summit.

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