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Eagle Bluffs (Black Mt) from Horseshoe Bay
–Who’s up for a workout hike up to Eagle Bluffs from Horseshoe Bay? The forecast is calling for some sun, but please only sign up if you are committed rain or shine. This way is longer and steeper than the usual access from Cypress but generally quieter and we’ll mostly be below the snow. Total […]
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Alpine Practice – Climbing Steep Snow (FULL)
–General considerations Climbing equipment review: gloves, pants, boots, crampons, ropes, snow pickets, runners, backpack slings, mechanical ascenders, ice tools, ice axes, leashes, nylon cords, sewn slings, prusiks, shock absorbing slings. Snow: how steep is steep? Slope meter. Snow temperature: warm, cold, isothermal. Freezing levels. Snow thermometer. Snow: hard, compact, soft. Modes of travel – when to use Trekking poles […]
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Zoa Peak (Coquihalla) Beginner & Snowshoe Friendly
–Directions from Baldwins’ ‘Exploring the Coast Mountains on skis’. Route is linear ascend & return along same track Ski from the highway parking spot up the Falls Lake Rd for 1km Take a right on to Pipline maintenance road that leads NE, then along a pipeline right of way up onto Zoa’s shoulder at 1500m […]
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Intermediate Ski Tour- DATE CHANGED
–The date has changed to Sunday, Dec 3rd! This trip was added to the calendar to split the waitlist from the beginner friendly trip on the same date: intermediate and advanced skiers only! Likely destinations include Thar Peak (Coquihalla), Lazy Boy on Cayoosh (Duffey area), Mt Sproatt (Whistler). Please indicate your touring experience, skiing ability, […]
