Description

This trip can be done over 2 or 3 days. 3 days will be easier and will allow time for some skiing.

Notes:

• If conditions are not suitable for this trip then another 2 or 3 day trip will be substituted, such as the Garibaldi Neve, or a basecamp trip
• Be prepared to rappel the Overload notch. Alternatives are 1) ski the full Overlord Glc or 2) Ski part of the Overlord Glc and skin to whirlwind pass. All 3 options have downsides.
• There are significant hazards on this trip including open crevasses. I expect that we will be roped up for sections around Overload

Required Snow and Weather Conditions:

• Mostly clear weather
• Alpine avalanche danger rating of Moderate or lower on all days except for day 1 which can be Considerable

Requirements:

• AST1 equivalent or better
• Glacier and crevasse rescue training
• Strong downhill riding skills on Double Black runs in any conditions with a 40 to 50lb pack
• Fitness for 35km, 2,000vm over 2 or 3 days carrying a 40 to 50lb pack
• Ability to rappel (YouTube experience does not count)
• Good attitude

Recommended:

• Prior traverse experience
• Prior winter camping experience

Trip Plan:

• Day 1
  • Leave North Vancouver by 530am
  • Park in Lot 4 by 730am.
  • Be at guest relations by 8am to buy passes
  • Ski to a camp on the Tremor or Platform Glc
• Day 2:
  • Ski to a camp on the Diavolo Glc
  • Optional ascents: Ripsaw Peak, Mt MacBeth
• Day 3:
  • Optional ascent and ski of Whirlwind
  • Ski out via Singing Pass Trail or the Musical Bumps

A two day trip is feasible but there wont be any time for additional skiing or summits.