Browse Events By Category: Backcountry Skiing
New Year's week at Kokanee Glacier Cabin
Ski some runs on the face of Thar
Ski tour to Poland Lake in Manning Park
Backcountry Skiiing / Ski Mountaineering
Ski touring in the Coq. Henning will be the objective unless there's a big dump of fresh snow for Flatiron
Ski Tour to Summit Mt Rohr!
ski touring above Chilliwack Lake
Ski Tour to Cloudburst Mountain
Head up the Windy Joe trail to the lookout.
Ski Tour on Fresh Powder
Approach from Furry Creek Main
Ski Tour on Fresh Powder
No comment...a classic local short trip.
Low vert, easy day, for those who are out of shape
Two Thar Peak laps the day before Christmas
Ski Tour on Fresh Powder
Early season trip to Sproatt and possibly Tonic
A hidden gem in between Whistler and Pemby
Go around the amazing Locomotive and Faceless peaks
A hidden gem in the Fee/Brandywine area
A hidden gem in the Pemby area
Climb Rainbow Mountain via Hanging Lake
Midweek Spearhead traverse in 4 days
A classic that needs to be done every year...as almost nobody goes there regularly:)
An easy going trip to Flatiron!
Approach from Furry Creek Main
UP and Down Heartstrings in the Joffre Lake Area
ski tour around cypress ski area
A quick evening trip to Red Heather hut and possibly to the ridge above.
Ski Tour to The Flat Iron or Markor (Day 2 of 2)
A classic that needs to be done every year..lol
Ski tour up Puma S1, with slight possibility of continuing to the true summit
Ski Tour to Llama via Zupjik (Day 1 of 2)
After work backcountry ski workout to Brockton Point
Heading up to the Brew hut from Whistler RV Park (Brandywine)
A classic that needs to be done every year..lol
Approach from Knothole Lake trail
A weekend of backcountry skiing
An easy going trip to Zoa!
Easy going ski to Red Heather Meadows and Paul Ridge
A classic that needs to be done every year..lol
Follow up trip for participants of the intro to backcountry ski course.
Ski mountaineering to Dreadnought Peak (aka Crawford W2), above Watersprite Lake
Skin up to the first peak or do laps up to Brockton Point
Easy going ski or snowshoe to Red Heather Meadows and beyond to Paul Ridge - Beginner friendly
Will try a new route via 19 miles creek- Iceberg lake
Ski mountaineering to Dreadnought Peak (aka Crawford W2), above Watersprite Lake
A week of skiing in Smithers
Couloir hunting up the recently re-opened S2S gondola
Do few laps up Brockton Point after work
Ski the Coq! Hopefully Thar, maybe Iago.
Day trip to Decker mountain from Blackcomb
Head up the Frosty trail from Lightning Lake.
Day ski trip to Decker mountain via Blackcomb access corridor for people coming from Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton
A day of skiing the wide open gentle slopes of the Flatiron/ Needle Pk bowl
Day ski trip to Decker mountain via Blackcomb access corridor
A quick evening trip to Red Heather hut and possibly to the ridge above.
Casual trip to Needle for some fun skiing
Head up from Cayuse Flats via Smitheram Creek towards Silverdaisy east ridge and the summit
an exploratory trip toward Mt Taylor
20km return Cayuse Flats to the summit of Silverdaisy Mtn
Ski or snowshoe into the hut for the weekend
A quick evening trip to Red Heather hut and possibly to the ridge above.
After work ski time at Seymour Mountain
Head up from Pasayten FSR south of Eastgate, B.C. (Known road approach. Summit route is somewhat exploratory)
Ski Tour to Elfin Lakes ~ 22km
Mellow Sunday close to Cayoosh
Easy going trip to the Duffey:)
Moderate touring in the Duffy area
After work ski time at Seymour Mountain and/or self arrest practice
A quick evening trip to Red Heather hut and possibly to the ridge above.
Easy going trip to the Coq:)
ascend Rainbow Mt via its SE Ridge
short ski tour near Mt Seymour
Location to be decided based on the conditions
Day ski trip to Decker mountain via Blackcomb access corridor
Easy going trip to the Tusk:)
Skiing just beyond Hope
Head up from Pasayten FSR south of Eastgate, B.C.
skiing near Hope
Mt Kelly via SE Ridge from Cambie Creek
Use the the summer trail to reach the ridge area.
Manning Park Ski Tour to Three Brothers Mountain
Three days of touring in Rogers Pass
Head up from Cayuse Flats via Smitheram Creek towards Silverdaisy Pass and the summit
Early easy going trip to Metal Dome
Ski Tour Up and Over Round Mtn and Laps on Paul Ridge
Ski touring trip to Mountain Lakes Hut
A weekend of ski touring in the Elfin Lakes area
Shorter trip to check out conditions and gear
Manning Park Ski Tour to Poland Lake
skiing at Kees and Claire Hut
Day out exploring Paul Ridge on skis
Whistler slack country beacon search and touring
Early easy going trip near Mt Fee
Point-and-shoot in the Blackcomb near-country
Laid back ski tour to warm up for the upcoming season
A weekend of skiing at Elfin Lakes.
Looking for skiable slopes around Helm Pass (Panorama ridge, Helm glacier)
Explore the Sisqa Peak area via Rutherford FSR
Go around the amazing Locomotive and Faceless peaks and come down over the Train Glacier
Mt Baker in a day ski mountaineering trip
Access the volcanic cone via Squamish Valley Rd
Use the the summer trail to reach the peak area.
A day trip into the Spearhead
Mt Baker via Easton Glacier in one day with car camping the night before
Day trip up Cayoosh Mtn via the normal route (J. Baldwin, p 127).
Beginner friendly, easy or slower paced ski trip.
Skin up from Callaghan Valley via Hanging Lake
Late season backcountry skiing at the Phelix Creek Hut
from the north side on skis from the North Tenas road
Backcountry ski trip up Cayoosh
Ski mountaineering to Crawford W2 (aka Dreadnought), above Watersprite Lake
Ski the Steep Creek area
Two nights at the fabulous WTH with an attempt to summit Marriott
Mt Garibaldi NE Face Route via Brohm Ridge
Martin Peak in Watersprite hut area
The classic Garibaldi Névé Ski Traverse from South to North.
A week of back country skiing out of this cozy hut at the head of the Pemberton Valley. Fly in and fly out.
The classic Garibaldi Névé Ski Traverse from North to South.
Ski trip up Matier and Slalok from Joffre Lakes
East to West Traverse of the Mighty Wapta Ice Field
Approach from Knothole Lake trail
3 day traverse from the top of Blackcomb to Whistler.
A weekend of splitboarding fun in the Mount Baker backcountry
Beginner friendly, easy or slower paced ski or snowshoe trip.
Access from West Gate in Manning Park
Ski mountaineering to Martin Peak from the south
Practice companion rescue and conservative decision making while skiing some mellow slopes
Backcountry skiing with accommodation in Wheeler Hut
This is rated a great beginner ski tour.
Weekend of ski touring at the Watersprite Hut
Rainbow Mountain from Callaghan - park at Alexander Falls most likely. Access via Hanging Lake trail.
Off Chilliwack Lake Road
Climb Rainbow Mountain via Hanging Lake
Backcountry skiing from Zopkios Rest stop to Flatiron Peak plus yo yo skiing
Ski touring on Puma S1 in Callaghan
Head up Twin Lakes Road off the Mount Baker Hwy east of Glacier, WA.
Backcountry day trip for beginner/intermediates
Fly In & Out and using Eldorado ski cabin
Head up Twin Lakes Road off the Mount Baker Hwy east of Glacier, WA.
Two nights camping at the Mt.Rohr basin. Exploring surrounding area.
Backcountry ski trip to Puma S1 starting at Alexander Falls Parking Lot
9 days of mountain adventures at North Creek
Looking for a easy but nice backcountry ski session
Ski trip up Mt Price via Price Bay
Excellent ski summit S of the sub-alpine pass between Twin One Cr and Van Horlick Cr.
Touring around Keiths hut (Cerise Creek) up the Duffey
Approach from Furry Creek Main
Approach from Furry Creek Main
Ski practice on mellow slopes around Red Heather-beginner friendly
Head up to the resort and head out to Mount Ann
Explore the area around and potentially Summit the Coleman pinnacle at Mt.Baker.
Head up Twin Lakes Road off the Mount Baker Hwy east of Glacier, WA.
Beginner friendly trip to do laps at high point above Red Heather on the Diamond Head trail
A moderate tour to the Lazy Boy area South Cayoosh Mountain
Ski touring from Mountain Lake Hut for the Weekend
Early season trip to Sproatt and possibly Tonic
Easy touring and maybe loops at Iago or maybe do big bear circuit.
Backcountry skiing practice session at Seymour
Heading up to the Brew hut from Brandywine.
Ski Tour up Fat Dog Creek toward Windy Gap
Ski Tour to Elfin Lakes ~ 22km
Park at Allison Pass or Cambie Creek and head up Mount Kelly
3 day ski tour over new years
Zoa (maybe Iago, depending on conditions).
Head up to the resort and head out to Mount Herman Saddle assess and figure out our route to the top.
Backcountry skiing, Kokanee Glacier hut
Ski tour to Mt Kelly in Manning Park
Approach from Furry Creek Main
Exploratory trip to the Mountain Lake hut via the Furry Creek trail
Manning Park Ski Tour to Poland Lake
fat dog back country powder trip
Brushing up em skills
A day on Paul Ridge dedicated to Avalanche safety
Moderate ski onto Alice Ridge. AV Evaluation exercise followed by some short runs if appropriate
Planning session for anyone wishing to help out with the introduction to backcountry skiing program
Trail run to Black Tusk, then make a few turns on one of the sub-peaks
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
