| Name: Spearhead traverse |
| Starts: Fri Apr 24, 2026 08:00 |
| Return: Sun Apr 26, 2026 22:00 |
| Registration opens: Sun Feb 08, 2026 |
| Event category: Backcountry Skiing |
| Difficulty grade: C3 [?] |
| For members only: No |
| Screening used: Yes |
| Max participants: 6 |
Organizer: Brian Thornburn  |
| Profile info: |
1. Please detail your touring experience, particularly any multi-day (non-hut based) tours
2. Please detail your avalanche, mountaineering and glacier travel training
3. A gear survey will be sent out later
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3 day ski traverse on the iconic Spearhead Traverse route.
Start at Blackcomb after loading first gondola, 3 days / 2 nights across 13 glaciers and over 10 mountain passes. 35-40km overall with the possibility of skiing some lines. Finish down Singing Pass / Whistler Resort conditions permitting.
Essential equipment:
- Winter-rated camping gear including tent (sharing is caring)
- Proper clothing for all potential weather conditions
- Harness, rope and crevasse rescue gear
- Transceiver (new batteries), shovel, probe
- Boot and ski crampons
- Headlamp, extra batteries, first aid kit, food for 4 days, water bottle, stove etc
Essential abilities:
- Strong skier in challenging terrain
- Moderate pace ability
- AST-1 minimum
- Ability to work in a team, collaborate and share decision making
Pre-trip touring outing and online meeting.
Weather forecast will influence the final decision to go/no-go.
