Owl Tenquille Traverse

April 25th 2024

Event Details

  • Date: –
  • Spots: 7
  • Member Cost: Free
  • Destination: Pemberton area
  • Categories:
  • Difficulty: Very Difficult
  • Attendee Screening: Attendees are Pre-Screened - The Trip Leader will review your background and contact you before accepting you on the trip. You will get a confirmation that your sign-up is pending right away.
    That doesn't mean that you are confirmed to go on the trip yet. If you are accepted, you should receive an email from the coordinator to confirm your sign-up and coordinate the trip's details.

Description

This trip can be done over 4 or 5 days. 5 days is a more relaxed pace and will allow time for additional skiing and peak-bagging.

I booked this as a 6 day trip. However, we will choose the best 4 or 5 day window.

Notes:

  • Glacier travel is not required
  • There is significant overhead hazard on this trip
  • If conditions are not suitable for this trip then another 3 or 4 day trip will be substituted, such as the Spearhead Traverse or Garibaldi Neve (both of which require glacier travel), or a basecamp trip
  • Ideally we should be able to drive to 1200m on the Hurley and 800m on the Owl FSR
  • Due to the car shuttle, we will need 2 cars per 4 people
  • The trip plan below is based on S to N travel. Depending on conditions, N to S travel may be preferred.

Required Snow and Weather Conditions:

  • Mostly clear weather; overcast is ideal
  • The weather on Day 1 can be cloudy with a low ceiling as all travel is below treeline
  • Alpine avalanche danger rating of Moderate or lower on all days except for Day 1 which can be considerable
  • PWL is dormant or no longer a problem

Requirements:

  • AST1 equivalent or better
  • Strong downhill riding skills with a 40 to 50lb pack in any conditions
  • Fitness for 50km, 3,500m over 4 or 5 days
  • Good attitude

Recommended:

  • Prior traverse experience
  • Prior winter camping experience

Required Gear:

  • Touring gear
  • Overnight gear
  • Ski crampons
  • Layers

4-Day Trip Plan:

  • Day 1 (10km, 800vm):
    • Meet in Pemberton by 8am
    • Leave car on the Hurley, drive to Owl Creek FSR
    • Ski to a camp near the Fowl Lakes
  • Day 2 (12km, 1,000vm)
    • Ski to a camp near Ogre lake
    • Optional Ascent of Mt Ronayne
  • Day 3 (13km, 900vm):
    • Ski to a camp near Tenquille Lake
    • Optional ascent of Mt Barbour
  • Day 4 (12km, 900vm):
    • The preferred exit is via the East side of Finch Ridge and north side of Goat Peak to Railroad pass
    • An alternate exit is via the Branch 12 trail on the south side of Goat Peak. This is the same distance but about 600vm less elevation.

A five-day trip plan will cover the same distance but with an additional camp

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