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Spearhead Traverse – 4 Days with Descent of the Shudder Glacier – EDIT: Changed to Lizzie Creek Cabin due to conditions
–Description This trip can be done over 2 or 3 days, as well. 3 days will be easier and will allow time for some skiing, but not on the Shudder Glc. A two day trip is feasible, but at a faster pace with longer days, but there wont be any time for additional skiing or […]
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Sproatt Mountain (East approach)
The plan is to start from the Rainbow Lake Trailhead off of Alta Lake road. and go to the Mount sproatt area (1000m elevation ~10km see https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/mount-sproatt-east-approach) I haven’t skin-up for more than a year so you will have to be probably indulgent with fairly slow-moving pace. requirement are: – Good AVI background (ast1 or […]
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Spearhead Traverse – Attempt 2
–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 […]
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Chasing POW on resort – Whistler style
Meet other backcountry and Acc members in an almost risk free manner! Sometimes the back and foot needs a break from carrying all that avvy gear and hit some fresh powder days on resort. this week whistler is getting 60 + cm of snow on tuesday through thursday morning. This means it will take them […]
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Kees and Claire Ski Touring Trip
–Family Day weekend ski touring trip based out of Kees and Claire Hut at Russet Lake. The cost per participant is $90.40 for the hut fees. Participants will also be expected to purchase a backcountry lift access pass at Whistler for $45 and assist with overnight parking fees and carpool expenses. Required Equipment: 40-50L […]