"Blake and I decided to try and do Castle Towers Mountain on this date so we got off to an early start at 0230 from the Rubble Creek Trailhead. We headed up in the dark with our head lights. By 0630 we were in the col between Genetian and Panarama. We were making good time but we were exhausted. We decided to take a nap as we were exhausted. When we woke it was after 9. Castle Towers did not seem possible. We climbed up Genitian again and at the north end of the ridge I saw Helm Peak. I thought this would be a good alternative. Helm Peak is the high point on Genitan Ridge that runs parallel to the Helm Glacier. The walk along the Ridge was beautiful and a really nice stroll. We submitted the Ridge and In no time we were at the base of Helm Peak. It was a very Exposed 200 foot spire at the end of the ridge. The last 50 feet were very difficult. I tried 2 routes and could not find a safe way to the top. Finally I found a route up and I was able to stand on the summit. The exposure was frightening and even standing on the summit was dangerous. One slip was yourr last slip. Writing this account from my log book 35 years later really shows me how foolish I was as a young man. The expo..." — andrewbrintnell1 • Dec 21, 1984