Big Day – Darwin Col + Lamarck Col

A glorious solo day in September 2026. Love Darwin Col so much that I decided to go back, so this time I wanted to connect it with a descent into Darwin Canyon and then up and out of Lamarck Col. It was an epic adventure. Lots of boulders, loose scree, talus and perfect blue skies. Definitely challenged but amazing!

Midnight Lake Autumn Colors
Climbing Out of Midnight Basin
At Blue Heaven Once Again
Looking down at the blue tarn
So beautiful
A sapphire gem
Darwin Col and the couloir
Back up. I love it.
Lamarck Col in the distance. Heading down to Darwin Canyon to climb back up.
Darwin Canyon
Looking back at Darwin Col
Darwin Canyon Ledges to Traverse
Beautiful Snow Field
A Glimpse of the Darwin Lakes
Heading up Lamarck Col
Looking Back at Darwin Col
Darwin Col in the Distance
Finally Atop Lamarck Col
Darwin from the Wet
Darwin Col in the Distance
Lamarck Col West Approach
The Route. A Long Glorious Day