Nice end to the year in the Blackcomb backcountry but it’s time for a reset.  Skied Chisel Chute and Foon Alley.  Solar aspects were getting warm in the afternoon and there was a bit of wind affect up high. Plus a few tracks out there…

Great skiing in the Blackcomb backcountry heading out to Decker Mountain.

Great skiing on Cowboy Ridge and the Corral. Singing Pass Trail is in great shape.

Great Duffey touring.    

Pretty good conditions today in Blackcomb backcountry. Lots of good snow out there. Cham Chutes 1 is still rocky, I would suggest waiting til it fills in a bit more if you want to avoid core shots. Vista chute is filled in. Spearhead Glacier is in considerably better shape. The access from VistaB was quite…

More great touring off Whistler in the Oboe Creek area.

Birthday weekend at Wendy Thomson Hut. Jonathan’s Images

More good time in the Blackcomb backcountry on opening weekend. Used a rope crossing Spearhead Glacier from Vista Bowl – some open slots there as of last weekend. Upper Spearhead Glacier had numerous open slots, people had been working around them to access Husume. Good snow and coverage in upper Corona, the lower half had…

Opening weekend for Blackcomb = backcountry fun! Headed out past Decker towards Pattison. Slopes were wind affected up high but there were good turns to be had. Lots of open crevasses. I was pleased to need my headlamp.

Beautiful weather at Marriott Basin. Checked out the Wendy Thompson Hut and got some turns in north of the hut.

Hard to beat a day like today. Biked up the Microwave Road for a great day of skiing around Black Tusk.  

Early Season on Brandywine Mountain.

Finishing off the season with Stu and Mike.

Phenomenal trip with good folks. After an early morning heli drop to Hibachi Ridge we made our way back to Wedgemount Lake via the Weart-Cook Col, with a side trip along the way to climb and ski the Owl’s Couloir. Bit of excitement with the shrund collapsing under a skier…

Spring skiing on the Duffey with Marty and Stephen.

Skiing behind Blackcomb with Antony.

Easter tour behind Blackcomb.

Another great day in the hills with Ziff.

Toured out towards Whirlwind and with Antony and Stephen for a pleasant day of skiing.

Made a trip out to ski vista bowl while the munchkin was at ski school. What a life! Thanks Whistler!

Quick trip to ski Husume and Corona.

Back out for another trip around the Spearhead – twice in two weeks! When a trip is this good it’s a pleasure to repeat.

Got out for a great day behing Blackcomb with Pascal. Good times.

Can’t beat a trip around the Spearhead, even if the weather isn’t perfect…

Touring out to the Shudder Glacier with Ziff. Good times.

Quick trip to Phalanx while my munchkin was in ski school. A slight navigational error created some stress getting back to post lesson pick up. Made it despite the challenge. I love Whistler!

Backcountry touring with Marty.

Mellow day behind Whistler

Great day on the Duffey

While my munchkin was in ski lessons I skinned up Flute looking for a crew to tag in with. Buyer beware! I met some folks who ended up triggering the depicted avalanche.