| Name: Alpaca Peak |
| Starts: Sat Jan 24, 2026 08:00 |
| Return: Sat Jan 24, 2026 22:00 |
| Registration opens: Sun Jan 18, 2026 |
| Event category: Backcountry Skiing |
| Difficulty grade: B3 [?] |
| For members only: No |
| Screening used: No |
| Max participants: 5 |
Organizer: Ian Cowan  |
| Profile info: |
Backcountry experience and education?
Recent ski touring trips?
What conditions are you prepared to encounter on this trip?
What hazards are you thinking we will need to watch out for on this trip?
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The pace will be moderate, and we’ll travel as a team throughout the day. This trip is best suited for those comfortable moving together rather than skiing independently. We’ll meet at the trailhead at 8:00 AM and plan for a 6+ hour outing.
Plan for 1200m elevation gain and a lot of ridge walking. If it snows before then and the pow is good, we may change objectives - to be determined in the forum.
Strong marginal skiing ability is a must, as is AST 1 certification and 2+ years of backcountry ski experience (sorry, this is not a beginner trip). This is also probably not a great trip for split boarders.
Participants should be comfortable leading, developing a route plan, and taking part in a group safety meeting. Logistics and carpool details will be shared in the forum. I have not been to this area before so plan for some route finding discussions.
