Lipsett Mt + Chester Lake

Jocelyn Timmermans
Sep 17
2 min read

Sept 8-9, 2025 -- Peter Lougheed Provinical Park, Kananaskis

A huge group of 25 COCers, gathered on the evening of the 7th at the Bolton Creek campsite, our residence for the next five days. Mary Ann Dykshoorn gave us a briefing for the next day hike and some general rules, like staying in a minimum group of four because of the many grizzlies in the area. Four had wandered through our campsite earlier that day.

Sept. 8 - Mt. Lipsett

I did a dreadful thing this day: I forgot my camera! So these photos were taken by my daughter, Chelsey. Her and her friend, Sara joined us for this trip. This day was hazy from the forest fire smoke. But the rest of the week had clear skies. As we were driving the day before, I realized I was coming down with a flu/cold that had been going through my family. When I got back from this hike I went straight to bed. Thankfully the next day I felt better, just a bit congested.

Stats: 14 km / 700m gain / 2553m high

Black soil and unending rolling ridges and peaks.

Group shot of 23, minus Cammy & Greg who arrived the next day.

Back row, L to R: Al D, Ted (Al's brother-in-law), Lori Y, me, Brian H, Lonja B, Sara, Janice H, Donna (Al's sister), Lorenz B, Kevin (Donna's son)

Front row: Rose & Rob S, Simon & Irene H, Sonja J, Judy P, Lucy S, Charlotte H, Mary Ann D, Christine C, Denise D + Chelsey the photographer

Sept. 9 - Chester Lake and beyond

Stats: 14.4 km / 600m gain / 2429m high / 4:10 hours MT

I chose the easier of the two hikes this day, because I was still dealing with my cold/flu. The other group did Tent Ridge. I was disappointed to not be joining them, but knew I had to listen to my body. At the end of the day, I was glad I'd done it. Four of us extended the hike, going to the third upper lake. The green vegetation and crystal clear lakes were beautiful.