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Trip Information
Name: Spearhead Traverse
Starts: Fri Apr 11, 2025 08:00
Return: Sun Apr 13, 2025 22:00

Registration opens: Wed Mar 12, 2025
Event category: Backcountry Skiing
Difficulty grade: C3  [?]
For members only: Yes
Screening used: Yes
Max participants: 4

Organizer: Greg Hamilton
Profile info:
Trip Planning Questions

1. How many years backcountry skiing?

2. Avi training? How capable are you at rescuing someone?

3. Glacier travel experience? Crevasse rescue skills?

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Participant Information

Spearhead Traverse from Blackcomb to Whistler (~38km with 1900m Elev. Gain)

 Spearhead

We will meet early Friday morning at Whistler and park at the resort, purchase backcountry lift tickets, ride the lift up Blackcomb, and then traverse along the well-known route to Whistler.  We expect to enjoy the views for 2-3 days depending on conditions and pace. 

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