The view of Lake Louise from the Little Beehive:
Little Beehive Summit Elevation: 2,200 meters
The Little Beehive is located along the slopes of Mount St. Piran. Mount St. Piran was named by Samuel E.S. Allen in 1894 after the Patron Saint of Cornwall in England.
Edward Whymper, the famous mountaineer who first climbed the Matterhorn, visited the summit and later wrote, "The finest point of view that I visited in this group was the top of Mount St. Piran." One of the most renown of the lady climbers to visit the Canadian Rockies during the first half of the nineteenth century, Georgia Engelhard, had a special feeling for Mount St. Piran. She wrote, "The day after my last climb, the day of departure, I got up at 4 AM. A silver full moon flooded the calm, mirrorlike lake with silver, and silver were the Victoria Glaciers beyond. With my easy loping mountaineer's stride less than two hours brought me to the summit of Mount St. Piran, 3000 feet above Lake Louise. The lake and valley were still in deep shadow, but the surrounding peaks, all I had climbed, were bathed in golden rosy light. I was seized by an indescribable ecstasy, filled with the joy of conquest. They were all mine; my beautiful, private, world of mountains. Yet, at the same time, I felt how infinitesimal I was. It was an unforgettable experience."
Note: This geocache is only accessible in the summer and fall as there is a significant avalanche hazard in this area during other seasons. A valid park pass is required for any exploration of Banff National Park.
This cache was placed with permission from Parks Canada.
A view of the surrounding peaks from the Little Beehive:
