Headed up to Wedgemount Lake with a great crew and headed up the Rethel Couloir. Conditions were firm, far from optimal. We made it up to a stone’s throw from the summit, then made our way home. Good times in the Coast Mountains!

Wandered over to Wedge from Blackcomb before the new snowfall began. Pretty straightforward and good snow for the descent. Tried an exit out Rethel Creek. Was fine up high but deteriorated significantly lower down. I wouldn’t recommend travel on the south side of the creek.  

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…

Great skiing on Cowboy Ridge and the Corral Tuesday Dec 22. 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 VistaBowl was quite…

More great touring off Whistler.

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.

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…

Beautiful weather at Marriott Basin

Hard to beat a day like today.

Early Season on Brandywine Mountain.

Finishing off the season with Stu and Mike.

Phenomenal trip with good folks.

Spring skiing on the Duffey with Marty and Stephen.

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!

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 Shutter Glacier with Ziff. Good times.

Having fun in the Blackcomb backcountry. Great start to 2015.  

Out with good folks in the Whistler Backcountry.