"We began our bushwhack up to the top of the ridge that led to Roman Nose Peak. We were excited to see the Selkirk Range from up high, since it made such a great impression on us yesterday when we drove back over the border. As it turned out, our hike up was a little more daring than we expected. We found ourselves climbing up a very steep and slippery slope toward the ridgeline. It wasn’t pretty, but we made it up in good time, and even got a little rock scrambling in. Going across the ridge was rather effortless. We had a great view of the lower Roman Lake, and the going wasn’t too tough. But soon enough, the ridge became a little obnoxious to traverse because there was no defined trail. Not only that, but the smoke from the fires in Idaho began to hurt our lungs, so any time we had to go uphill, it became a struggle. But our challenges were rewarded when we reached the summit of the Roman Nose. There had once been a fire tower on the top, and the foundation still remained there from when it toppled years ago. Even the debris from the tower still laid on the ground. The Selkirk Range didn’t look nearly as grandiose as it did from the bottom, but we were still impressed by..." — justinraphaelson • Aug 11, 2015