Mount Loomis as seen from it's Northern Outlier
Mount Loomis as seen from the NE
The Mount Loomis Summit Cache is a medium sized square authentic LnL container with the usual, logbook, pencils, few trade items, and an initial traveller. The cache was placed during a trip to the nearby Brass Cap Cache - BCP465 - Mount Loomis.
Getting to the cache involves a long approach of at least 12 - 14 kilometres from the trailhead to the Loomis Northern Outlier Col , followed by a difficult, steep scramble to the summit (over 350 metres of elevation gain in approximately 1.2 kilometres from the Col).
Do not attempt this cache if you haven't completed several challenging scrambles in the Rockies. There are a number of spots on the way up that could present significant difficulty - please use caution at all times.
Be sure to bring the camera along to capture pictures of the terrific scenery.
Be sure to check out the many other fine cache sites on the trail to Mount Loomis. It might be a good idea to make the trip an over-night backpack or perhaps take advantage of the open camping allowed in the area. The fishing for Cutthroat Trout is nothing short of outstanding at the Odlum Ponds.
If you're planning a trip to Mount Loomis, the number of caches along the trail offer the opportunity to bag a few caches without having to go all the way to the top. Be sure to bring all of the backcountry hiking supplies, and especially lots of water, food, and bear spray.