Manning Park Ski Tour: Grassy Mountain to Bojo return via Gibson Pass Ski Hill, ~20km Loop

   Manning Park Ski Tour Dude :)

Are you ready to experience the amazing Fresh Powder of Manning Park?

Snow Alert!  50cm base expected at the trailhead, 100cm up top!!  Fresh powder this weekend with cold temps.

Join us on another easy to moderate backcountry ski tour. We will return to the Grassy Mountain area (beyond the Orange Chair of Manning Park Ski Area) near Gibson Pass. Let's check out how much snow has fallen since we skied here last weekend, and ski the bowl if conditions look promising. From here we will skin up the ridge and on to Bojo. There will be some route-finding required in the Bojo Mountain area. We will explore the Bojo area and get in some turns if timing and conditions allow. For early season the distance is considered long and somewhat strenuous. The pace will be friendly with re-grouping, so expect to be back after dark (bring headlamp suitable for skiing.)

This trip is suitable for newer backcountry skiers with an intermediate level of downhill skiing ability. We will be stopping at key points during the trip to promote Avalanche Awareness.

Mandatory equipment: Avi gear: Transceiver, Probe and Shovel. Headlamp suitable for skiing.

Links:  Online Avalanche Tutorial 

Organizer will use the Trip Planning forum for additional information as required.

For last minute questions and updates contact me by phone.

Gear required: 10 Essentials https://www.mountaineers.org/learn/how-to/the-ten-essentials/

Gear for Winter Backcountry travel, Avi gear (Transceiver, Probe, Shovel), AT or Tele skis.

Organizer will bring GPS with tracks; map and compass; Personal Locator Beacon; camera; first aid kit.

Welcome additional gear: GPS, PLB, camera, first aid kit, chocolate and cheese to share :)

Expected conditions: 50-100cm base. Early season hazards.

Recommended carpooling cost:  approx. $25 per passenger; please arrange with driver; bring funds.

Access to Strawberry Flats Parking is a narrow mountain road which will likely be rough, icy or snow covered.

Group size partially determined by number of vehicles.

Emergency Info:  please make sure your Emergency Contact info has been added to your web-account profile.  You can do this by logging into the bcmc.ca website, click on: My Account (top of page)... then click on Edit Emergency Contact (top-left column).  Please re-enter your password to complete the process.  Your emergency contact info is stored *privately* and only made available to those organizing trips *you* choose to attend.

Medical Info:  any info that should be shared with the organizer(s), please send an email and/or phone ASAP.  For example, if you are very allergic to bee/wasp bites, or you are taking medication that could be vital information to First Aid Responders.  Anything you choose to share will remain private.

Cancellation:  We'll check the weather forecast for where we're going the evening before we meet.  If the weather forecast does NOT appear to be adequate for a safe outing then the trip will be cancelled and everyone will be notified by email.

Looking South from Grassy Mountain at Sunset (Justin Brown)