Events at Callaghan Valley

  • Exploratory attempt to climb Gendarme 2331m and Trooper 2326m Peaks via Conflict Lk trail and their east ridges.  Approx 1600m gain, and 23k.  Rugged travel with thick bush, creek crossings, scrambling, glacial terrain, and possibly some glacier travel.  Hazards include rockfall, lots of loose scree, and sand on cement like glacial moraine and polished rocks.  […]

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    The Route: Plan is to start at the Whistler Olympic Park XC ski area, ski up the Hanging Lake trail to Hanging Lake, and then on up to the top of Gin Peak. Descent will be either by the same route or possibly down the north face if snow conditions are suitable. Difficulty rating: Intermediate/advanced […]

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    The Route: Plan is to start at the Whistler Olympic Park XC ski area, ski up the Hanging Lake trail to Hanging Lake, and then on up to the top of Gin Peak. Descent will be either by the same route or possibly down the north face if snow conditions are suitable. Note. the trip […]

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    FEB. 5 UPDATE – changed to Sun. Feb. 8 due to weather, moved to Whistler due to lack of snow at low elevations. The Route: Plan is to start at the Whistler Olympic Park XC ski area, ski up the Hanging Lake trail to Hanging Lake, and then on up to the top of Gin […]

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    The Route: Plan is to start at the Whistler Olympic Park XC ski area, ski up the Hanging Lake trail to Hanging Lake, and then on up to the top of Gin Peak. Descent will be either by the same route or possibly down the north face if snow conditions are suitable. Parking at the […]