Browse Events By Category: Backcountry Skiing
Trying to go up wedge mountain
Approach Schrieber's Meadows and Squak Glacier
Approach Schrieber's Meadows
long ski tour up Mamquam mountain
Guided climb of Mt Garibaldi + Neve with Certified ACMC Guide in a Day
2 day ski tour up mount Rohr
2-night trip to do the Garibaldi Neve traverse
Ski mountaineering to Crawford Peak, 3 km east of Watersprite Lake
The Wapta Icefield!! The best time of the year is April when the snowpack is settled and you can still ski powder!
Touring Simple and Moderate Terrain, Tree Skiing, Pit Digging, Snow Analysis
Approach from Furry Creek Main
Meeting in Chamonix and doing the Haute Route to Zermatt
Classic Day trip to the Coquihalla
2 day AT/ Ski Mountaineering trip via Brohm Ridge and over Warren Glacier
Three Days at Steep Creek, or perhaps the third day at W/B inbounds
Easy but remote skiing on the east slope of the Cascade Mountains.
Tantalus Big Mountain Steep Ski Trip
Single day in the Coquihalla region (one of: Needle/Zoa/Yak/Nak)
(Long) day trip from Rubble Creek in Garibaldi Park
Spend a week ski touring from the Pebble Creek Cabin. Fly in and ski out.
Ski, snowshoe, reindeer, dogsled. Lets explore the new cabin.
2 day Manning park ski tour
The classic Garibaldi Névé Ski Traverse from North to South.
Via Whistler Olympic Park
Fly in and ski out from this classic log cabin just above Lillooet Lake. Great back country skiing.
Zoa Peak backcountry skiing
Not necessarily splitfest; but it's for splitfest
Loop trip up the trail and down the creek. Possible double shot, time permitting.
Thar Peak, classic day trip from Vancouver
Easy slow paced ski or snowshoe to the Red Heather Meadow and beyond to Paul Ridge - Beginner friendly
Access from West Gate in Manning Park
A quick morning lap up past Brockton Point, and if conditions allow it, onward to 1st and possibly 2nd peaks
Skiing from Cypress Bowl to Lions Bay
Now that we know the route, weather permitting lets have another go!
skiing near Mount Harvey
4 fast laps of the classic lines near Blackcomb
Ski tour to Puma S1
Long skin up the FSR, then down and up to the ridge.
**CHANGED TO SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18**
Skiing from Cypress Bowl to Lions Bay
Skiing at the head of Harvey Creek
Spending 2 nights 3 days up at Wendy Thompson
Casual AT Ski up to 1st and 2nd pumps
Three day tour with side trips for peak bagging and skiing (Family Day long weekend)
Location to be Determined
After Work Ski Session
Frosty Mountain ski touring up, down, up, around, down
Sky Pilot via upload on Squamish Gondola
Fire road to lookout, shortcut switchbacks on descent
Exploring Frosty mountain skiing possibilities
After work ski time at Seymour Mountain
Frosty Mountain ski touring through the larch meadows
Snow camping, skinning on a logging road and heavy bushwhacking.
Ski tour to Mt Kelly in Manning Park
Frosty Mountain has two summits both with good descents
Away from the crowds
Quick Ski Up and Down Mt. Sproatt
Steeper lines directly off highway east of Allison Pass
New zone, away from the crowd
Backcountry ski up Vantage Peak, to ski cabin, and then Snowspider Mountain
Allison Pass area, Manning Park
Celebrate New Year's with a summit attempt of Rainbow Mountain from basecamp near Iceberg Lake
Friday laps in the Hollyburn Trees
A little peak bagging, some yo-yoing, cabin chilling and New Years Fun!!
Dec 26-31: Watersprite Hut Trip + Helicopter fly-in/out
Christmas Gully return via Howe Sound Crest Trail, ~8km Loop
Ski Tour: Seymour backcountry
Accepting Christmas Orphans
Backcountry in the slack country, ski fresh lines on Flute backside and surrounding area of Musical Bumps
Day trip via Squamish Valley
Allison Pass area, Manning Park
Lift Assisted Back Country Alpine Touring
Backcountry skiing in the Black Tusk Area
Head up to the resort and head out to Mount Herman Saddle assess and figure out our route to the top.
Ski Tour Up and Over Round Mountain to Elfin Lakes~ 22km
Intermediate Backcountry Ski Day adjacent to Mt Baker Ski Resort Exploring Nearby Favourites
Summit Cypress Peak and (ideally) ski back down to the cars (this is not Cypress Bowl)
Easy backcountry day up at Elfin Lakes
Manning Park Ski Tour
Lets see if there is enough snow to do loops
Approach via Alice Ridge, Little Diamond Head and Bishop Glacier
Site visit for Mountain Lake hut refurbishment project.
Ski mountaineering to Crawford Peak, 3 km east of Watersprite Lake
Spend 2 nights in the Tenquille Lake cabin checking out the corn snow
A day tour from Joffre Lakes
Mt Baker in a day ski mountaineering trip
Callaghan from Alexander Falls
I want to approach Longspur peak and Pemberton Icecap from Rutherford creek just north of Whistler and
Bikes, Skis, Boards. A fun day out from Vancouver to North Van. Beginner Friendly.
Ski from the summit of Mount Baker on Coleman-Deming and the Heliotrope Ridge
Spring skiing in the Ashlu
Classic Spearhead Traverse
A mission near Mount Frosty
Single day Duffy Area Ski Tour
Access by Pokosha Creek
Manning Park Ski Tour: Nordheim Peak (2041m) via Mt Kelly. 22km, Elev Gain ~1000m.
The South to North route, giving one extra day for weather or climbing
Day trip to try and ski/ride Million Dollar Couloir on Cayoosh
Ski trip up Mt Slalok via Stonecrop Glacier
The classic Garibaldi Névé Ski Traverse from North to South.
Heading up Mount Brew from Brandywine.
Mount Seymour evening backcountry skiing
High Angle Steep Skiing - Mountain Skills Development in Tantalus for 3 Days with ACMG Guide that knows the terrain
22km out-and-back Ski Tour on Diamond Head Trail (Start Elev ~900m) to Elfin Lakes Shelter (Elev ~1500m).
Coquihalla Skiing - Laps on Iago or Summit Zupjok
Rethel Mountain is south of Wedgemount Lake. We will approach from Rethel Creek.
A week of back country skiing out of this cozy hut at the head of the Pemberton Valley. Fly in and ski out.
Manning Park Ski Tour: Mt Kelly ~12 km
Day trip ski/splitboard ascent of Mt. Rohr
This is a fun day of telemarking at Steep Creek, Chief Pascal, Vantage Ridge. Training heals are OK, but discouraged.
Beginner Splitboard friendly day on the Coquihalla Summit.
Ski touring, mountaineering from the Watersprite Hut for **experienced skiers**
Pebble Peak and Sugus Mountain are targets, Gunsight Peek and Hemiouns Mt are alternatives
Big tree skiing on east side of Mount Sproatt, accessed from Function Junction
Backcountry Ski to Zoa Peak in the Coquihalla
Steep ski trip up east glacier and possibly the north glacier as a second trip, Fairly short trip to camping spot
Ski tour to Frosty Mountain
Ski trip up Mt Price via Price Bay
Ski mountaineering to Crawford Peak, 3 km east of Watersprite Lake
A short, modest trip: Coquihalla skiing up to Zupjok peak.
Day trip to Duffey Lake road
Beginner friendly, easy or slower paced ski trip.
AMGA Mountain Guide leading trip to Alpental Valley WA (3 hr drive from Vancouver)
Follow-up trip for participants in the Introduction to Backcountry Skiing Course
Approach from Britannia Creek
Skiing on Mt Laughington
Ski tour off the Coquihalla
Thar Peak in Coquihalla
A mid-winter two-fer south of Rainbow Lake
Fissile Peak Backcountry Adventure Day Trip
A day of touring in the Whistler backcountry
Manning Park Ski Tour: Lightning Lakes to Frosty Mtn
Backcountry Ski Tour to Metal Dome
Three Day Trip to Wendy Thompson Hut
Intermediate Backcountry Ski Trip to Gin Peak via Callaghan Valley
Day trip to the Coquihalla
Ski Tour: Pump Peak ~8km
Watersprite Hut exterior finishing
Skiing from Cypress Bowl to Lions Bay
Ski Tour: Christmas Gully return via Howe Sound Crest Trail, ~8km Loop
Searching for powder lines on the east flank; approach from Baden-Powell trail
Skiing from Cypress Bowl to Lions Bay
Tour in the Table Mountain area
Depending on snow stability, we will see what we can ski
Manning Park Ski Tour: Grassy Mountain to Bojo return via Gibson Pass Ski Hill, ~20km Loop
An easy, warm up ski on Paul Ridge
Ski tour needle/flatiron area in the coquihalla
Laps of the back side of Hollyburn and possibly the South Peak of Mount Strachan
Manning Park Ski Tour: Strawberry Flats up to Grassy Mountain return via Gibson Pass Ski Hill, ~15km Loop
Exploratory ski trip to Demon Ridge above Watersprite Lake via the new trail
Get some sun and good snow
Easy Ski Day near Mt Baker Ski Resort
First real powder turns of the season!
Ski to the Black tusk area to get some turns.
Mt Baker in a day ski mountaineering trip
Ski / Climbing trip to Mt Rainier and Mt St Helens
Car camp Saturday evening at Baker Lake and approach Sunday via Sulphide Glacier
Car camp Saturday evening and approach via Shannon Ridge Trail and Sulphide Glacier
35 km overnight trip
Single day spearhead traverse for high speed AT skiers
Cowboy Ridge, possibly Whirlwind or Fissile. You should be comfortable skiing steep slopes.
Ski Trip to Mt Shuksan
3 or 4 day trip starting April 7 or 8
Ski trip up Mt Slalok via Stonecrop Glacier
Ski tour either Mt Chief Pascall or Joffre Shoulder
A spring backcountry skiing trip.
Sessel Mountain 2710M is a main target of the trip.
Climb Rainbow Mountain via Hanging Lake
Rescheduled - Ski tour Zupjok in the Coquihalla
Manning park powder assault
Day mission up and around Gin Peak in Callaghan valley near Whistler
Ski tour to Alpen Mountain
Day trip around Gin Peak in Callaghan valley
Ski tour to Watersprite Lake and Martin Peak
Ski trip up Mt Price via Price Bay
An short relaxed mid-week skin up and ski down Hollyburn
NW face of Matier via Joffre lakes is the main objective. If conditions do not permit we will play on Joffre Shoulder
We will take the ride up the orange chair at Gibsons Pass for some easy touring as described in Baldwin's guide.
Ski tour Needle Peak/Flatiron in the Coquihalla
Day trip skiing up the Squamish Valley
Easy day tour up Three Brothers via Fat Dog Creek
Ski touring in Manning Park
Discovery Cabin Yo-yo Skiing, Wells Grey Park - Sat, Feb 13 2016 to Sun Feb 21 2016
Skin up to the cabin on Saturday, ski back down on Sunday
Touring around Keiths hut (Cerise Creek) up the Duffey
Skiing in the bowl below the Sky Pilot group.
Skiing in the basin below Sky Pilot
Ski touring in Manning Park
A mid-winter two-fer south of Rainbow Lake
Drive to Whistler Olympic park and summit Gin peak as per the Baldwin route description.
A ski tour to Silverdaisy Mountain
Backcountry skiing at a private cabin near Gold Bridge
Skiing in Daffey Road area: Grade - Intermediate Plus
A ski tour to Telemagique Ridge
Backcountry skiing at Paul's Ridge
Backcountry Ski Tour to Metal Dome
Backcountry Skiing in Coquihalla Area *Intermediate Level*
Backcountry Skiing off Zoa Peak (Beginner Friendly)
Backcountry Skiing in Baker Ski area
Day trip to Metal Dome from Callaghan Valley
Join our group celebrating new years on a week long, heli-in, hut-based ski trip near Nelson, BC
