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a look at the North face of Mount Merritt above Glenns Lake. There are only six mountains in the 1 million + square acres of Glacier National Park that rise to 10,000 feet above sea level. The shortest of those six is Mount Merritt, coming in at 10,004 feet.
According to Edwards, the first known ascent was by famed mountaineer Norman Clyde on July 28, 1924. Clyde utilized an approach from Mokowanis Lake (we'll day hike there tomorrow) to gain the northeast ridge, which has since become the standard route for ascents of this mighty hulk of sedimentary rock and ice. Due to Merritt's location deep in Glacier's backcountry, most parties will require multiple days to attain the summit.
According to Edwards, the first known ascent was by famed mountaineer Norman Clyde on July 28, 1924. Clyde utilized an approach from Mokowanis Lake (we'll day hike there tomorrow) to gain the northeast ridge, which has since become the standard route for ascents of this mighty hulk of sedimentary rock and ice. Due to Merritt's location deep in Glacier's backcountry, most parties will require multiple days to attain the summit.