The so-called "east-southeast" ridge of Lady MacDonald (the next ridge up Cougar Creek from the scramble route) affords a lot of classic, exposed 4th-class ridge and a few easy-fifth steps. Very similar in character to Lorette.<p>After parking at the Cougar Creek parking lot in Canmore (same as for the sport climbs), we cruised up the creek. Immediately upstream of Cosmology Crag (a little before "Canadian Forks"), there is a faint trail heading steeply into the woods (about one hour). There was a small cairn and some flagging tape when we were there. From here, some pleasant forest walking...

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