Garibaldi Neve (northbound)

Apr 20, 2018 - 4:00 PM
Apr 22, 2018 - 10:00 PM

Organizer Info

Jim Nosella

Meeting Point

St David's

Trip Details

Grade:
B/C3
Category:
Backcountry Skiing
Requirements:
  • Screening
  • Members Only
Max Participants:5

Trip Description

Basic outline:
Rescheduled due to travel concerns. Potential >100 cm snowfall over the original weekend.
Northbound ski tour to do the Garibaldi Neve traverse. Night 1 at Elfin Lake Hut. Night 2 at Burton Hut (preferred) or tenting near glaciology huts.

Mandatory equip:
Whatever personal gear is appropriate for your needs and equipment.
Tent & stove. This could be shared gear; consult the group chat.

Strong recommend:
Helmet
Ski crampons
Glacier travel gear (consult group thread)

Nice if you have them (I carry all of these):
PLB / VHF
Phone in IP67 case (If you use a mapping app, bring a phone battery pack)
Topo / CAA Notebook

Meetup and logistics:
16:30 meeting at the rear parking lot of St. David's Church, West Van. 16:35 departure. Drive to Rubble Creek to drop one car. Car pool back to Diamond Head to begin. Ski in the dark to Elfin Lake hut. Traverse to Burton. Ski out on Sunday.

Participant List

4 / 5
Organizer
Jim Nosella
54
Attended
7
Joined & Left
1
No-Shows
Confirmed
Conrad Brander
2
Attended
0
Joined & Left
1
No-Shows
Confirmed
David Mackenzie
2
Attended
0
Joined & Left
0
No-Shows
Confirmed
Rich Carmona
6
Attended
5
Joined & Left
2
No-Shows

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