This trip is intended for those with prior touring experience (ie. not beginners).   *** Please fill out the form describing your fit with the requirements below – I wont chase people for this information. ***   *** Although non-members can sign up, the only guests that will be accepted are VOC members ***   […]

This trip is for eight people doing backcountry ski touring or splitboarding in the Coquihalla Range of Southwestern BC.  This is a beginner-friendly trip at a social pace to ski some low angle but great turns in a stunning location. After registering for the trip waitlist, please complete this questionnaire.  https://forms.gle/n91Wv15DdeZfm2Ca9. If you have not […]

Last minute beginner friendly trip to Zoa peak.   Description The Route: Plan is to start from exit 221 (Hw5), and follow the winter road. then yo-yo on slope with proper exposure according to AVI risk Difficulty rating: Intermediate/advanced (B2/3) – most of this trip is on moderate slopes, Distance: ~11km round trip Elevation gain: ~650m Requirements: […]

Update Jan. 12/23: Moved destination to Iago Peak (Coquihalla) due to lack of snow at low elevation. Hanging Lake Trail to Gin Peak is in very poor condition now. The Route: From Zopkios Rest stop at the top of the Coquihalla Hwy, we start by skiing up the Ottomite Mountain trail (an old road), then […]

This trip is intended for those with high levels of fitness, strong skiing abilities and solid touring skills (ie. not beginners or intermediates).   The difficulty rating is set to “difficult” because I would like to set a faster pace than most trips I lead. Breaks will be minimal. Conditions permitting I would like to […]