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Markhor-Needle Traverse
–The Markhor-Needle Traverse is a challenging alpine scramble in Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area that links Markhor Peak (1,994 m) and Needle Peak (2,095 m) via an exposed granite ridgeline. It features steep and rugged terrain, sustained class 3 and 4 scrambling (climber’s scrambling). The participants should be comfortable scrambling class 4 terrain. If we haven’t […]
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Spider Pk
Please phone me if you want to come – Alastair 604-329-1637. Itinerary is to be decided on Wed. Mostly snowshoeing on old roads, but 2.5k bushwacking to the summit with one short steep section that might require crampons. Google ‘Steven Song Spider’ for a good description of the trip. Required gear: snowshoes, ice axe, headlight, […]
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Needle Peak Summit and Flatiron Mountain Ski Tour + Laps/Two Bears
–Read the full trip description. You must be a competent backcountry skier with good fitness – this trip is not for beginners. You should be competent in the use of ski crampons, boot crampons, and an ice axe. You must have AST1 (minimum). The organizer is not a guide – you are responsible for your […]
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Iago Ski Tour – location TBD based on conditions
–Description Beginner friendly trip tentatively to Iago in Coquihalla Highway. Exact route, ski runs will be decided on the day in consultation with the participants. Expect 800-1000m of elevation. The goal is to have a safe fun day in the mountain and the trip is suitable for beginner intermediate skiers. We will meet 6am at […]
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Coquihalla Ski Tour Day – beginner friendly
–The plan – to check out the anticipated 50+cm new snow forecast for the region. We’ll meet up at 6:30am at Mackin Park in Coquitlam and sort out car pools. Drive out to parking at Falls Lake Road. Objectives: To have a fun, social, safe, day in the mountains suitable for beginner backcountry skiers or […]
