Nice end to the year in the Blackcomb backcountry but it’s time for a reset. Solar aspects were getting warm in the afternoon and there was a bit of wind affect up high. Plus a few tracks out there…
Year: 2015
Cowboy Ridge & The Corral
Great skiing on Cowboy Ridge and the Corral Tuesday Dec 22. Singing Pass Trail is in great shape.
Vantage Ridge
Great Duffey touring.
Cham Chute and Vista Chute
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 VistaBowl was quite…
Oboe Creek
More great touring off Whistler.
Trorey Glacier
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.
Vista Bowl and Corona Bowl
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…
Marriott Basin
Beautiful weather at Marriott Basin
Black Tusk Ski Touring
Hard to beat a day like today.
Brandywine Mountain
Early Season on Brandywine Mountain.
Cheakamus Lake Backpacking
Cheakamus Lake makes for a great backpacking destination with the munchkins.
Tenquille Lake Backpacking
Family backpacking trip to Tenquille Lake.
Bowron Lakes Canoeing
Canoeing with the munchkins on Bowren Lakes.
Brew Hut
Family backpacking trip to Brew Hut.
Broken Islands Kayaking
Great trip to the Broken Group for a week of paddling.
Rohr Lake
Hiked into Rohr Lake with Teagan, Maia and Lucie.
Tricouni Lake
Fun three family outing up to Tricouni Lake from Chance Creek.
Tricouni Lake
Fun three family outing to Tricouni Lake from Change Creek.
Birkenhead Mountain Spring Tour
Finishing off the season with Stu and Mike.
Gondola Backpacking
Great munchkin backpacking trip up Al’s Habrich Ridge Trail from the Sea to Sky Gondola with Mike, Lucie, Anna and Maia.
Owls Couloir & Hibachi-Wedge Traverse
Phenomenal trip with good folks.
Tszil Mountain
Spring skiing on the Duffey with Marty and Stephen.
Phalanx Mountain
Easter tour behind Blackcomb.
The Corral
Touchy avalanche conditions so we skied out to the Corral on conservative terrain and stuck to mellow slopes. Set off a large sympathetic avalanche at the top of the Corral.
Marriott Basin
Another great day in the hills with Ziff.
Whirlwind Peak
Toured out towards Whirlwind and with Antony and Stephen for a pleasant day of skiing.
Vista Bowl
Made a trip out to ski vista bowl while the munchkin was at ski school. What a life! Thanks Whistler!
Blackcomb Backcountry
Quick trip to ski Husume and Corona.
Spearhead Traverse
Back out for another trip around the Spearhead – twice in two weeks! When a trip is this good it’s a pleasure to repeat.
Spearhead Glacier
Got out for a great day behing Blackcomb with Pascal. Good times.
Spearhead Traverse
Can’t beat a trip around the Spearhead, even if the weather isn’t perfect…
Shudder Glacier
Touring out to the Shudder Glacier with Ziff. Good times.
Phalanx Mountain
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!
Phalanx Mountain
Backcountry touring with Marty.
Musical Bumps
Mellow day behind Whistler
Chief Pascal
Great day on the Duffey
Musical Bumps
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.
Blackcomb Backcountry
Quick trip to Cham Chutes and DOA.
Mount Pattison
Having fun in the Blackcomb backcountry. Great start to 2015.