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Black Tusk

The Black Tusk (Q̓elqámtensa ti Skenknápa / T'ákt'akmúten tl'a Ín7inyáx̱a7en)

Information

Elevation: 2.319 m
Country: Kanada (CA)
Location / Range: Garibaldi Ranges, Coast Mountains — Garibaldi Provincial Park, British Columbia; bagian dari Garibaldi Volcanic Belt (Canadian Cascade Arc)
Mountain type: Sisa (neck/pinnacle) stratovolcano tererosi — batuan vulkanik hitam
Volcanic?: Yes — volcano
Coordinates: 49.9753, -123.0428
Difficulty: Hiking panjang ke viewpoint resmi; cerobong menuju puncak selatan memerlukan scrambling terekspos. Puncak utara sejati memerlukan pendakian teknis tambahan melintasi celah.
Best Season: Pertengahan musim panas hingga awal musim gugur (sekitar Juli–September) setelah salju mencair; awal musim sering masih bersalju di jalur atas
Permits & Rules: Reservasi berkemah wajib sepanjang tahun di Garibaldi Lake, Taylor Meadows, dan Helm Creek. Periksa ketentuan day-use pass Rubble Creek dan advisori terkini di BC Parks sebelum berangkat.
Hazards: BC Parks tidak merekomendasikan perjalanan melampaui viewpoint resmi karena risiko jatuh serta batu lepas/jatuh. Cerobong mencapai puncak selatan; celah menuju puncak utara lebih serius. Cuaca berubah cepat, salju, dan jangkauan seluler terbatas.

Description

Black Tusk (2,319 m) is a volcanic pinnacle in Garibaldi Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada, within the Garibaldi Ranges of the Coast Mountains. Its dark tower is an eroded volcanic remnant. The Rubble Creek approach passes Taylor Meadows or Garibaldi Lake; the maintained BC Parks trail ends at an interpretive viewpoint. The chimney above leads to the lower south summit, not the true north summit. A steep notch separates the true summit, making it a distinct technical climbing objective. Firsthand accounts show the important difference between enjoying the viewpoint, scrambling to the south summit, and continuing to the true summit.

Gallery

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Routes

Cerobong menuju puncak selatan (false summit)

Scrambling terekspos; di luar jalur resmi

The chimney above the viewpoint leads to the lower south summit. Petrik’s account highlights route-finding and falling rock; her party stopped here. Climbing this chimney alone does not reach the true north summit.

Source

Puncak utara sejati melalui celah antar-puncak

Pendakian teknis pada batu rapuh; sasaran terpisah

Song documents a roped ascent from the south summit across the notch to the true north summit. Loose rock and limited anchors distinguish it from the chimney scramble. This historical account does not establish present anchor conditions.

Source

Rubble Creek via Taylor Meadows / Garibaldi Lake — viewpoint resmi

Hiking berat; berhenti di akhir jalur resmi

Perjalanan sehari panjang atau dengan bermalam

From Rubble Creek, follow the Taylor Meadows or Garibaldi Lake approach to the Black Tusk viewpoint. The maintained BC Parks trail ends at the interpretive kiosk; terrain above it is outside the recognized trail system.

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Climbing Experiences

Climbers distinguish the viewpoint hike, the chimney scramble to the south summit, and the additional technical climb to the true north summit. Robyn Petrik describes heat, difficulty locating the chimney, and falling small rocks before stopping at the south summit. Tareef Dedhar abandoned a true-summit attempt after assessing rock and anchors; Steven Song documents a successful roped trip. These historical accounts illustrate decisions on the mountain, while rock conditions and access still need checking anew.

References

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