Please read the complete description before signing up. An 8 day, self-supported trip to complete the Misty Icefield Traverse with opportunities for skiing and side trips. Note that I entered 2 weeks on the calendar to allow a lot of flexibility to get a good weather window for the second and third week of April. […]

There is a lot of snow in the forecast on Thursday so hopefully there will still be some powder for Saturday The exact destination will be determined on Friday or even Saturday morning but the general area will be either the duffy or whistler backcountry. All participants are expected to have AST1 equivalent or better, […]

I am considering a few options but would like to ski north aspects due to the recent warm temps and sun. Glaciers will likely provide the best skiing. The main objective will be the north side of cayoosh mtn. All participants are expected to have AST1 equivalent or better, prior touring experience, good fitness for […]

according to the group mood, going to flat iron and yoyo there, or going to Needle peak (the final stretch include scrambling).

We will meet in the overnight parking lot, and proceed to go up Blackcomb. Once the alpine opens, we will go up the Glacier Chair and t bar on Blackcomb and access the back country via a good ski slope. We will set up camp near Pattison and ski the interesting slopes around camp. Next […]