Needle / Flatiron (Coq)

Mar 31, 2018 - 6:30 AM
Mar 31, 2018 - 9:00 PM

Organizer Info

Jim Nosella

Meeting Point

Chevron Boundry & Grandview

Trip Details

Grade:
B2/3
Category:
Backcountry Skiing
Requirements:
  • Screening
  • Members Only
Max Participants:6

Trip Description

Basic outline:
At this point, the Coq canyon looks like it will recieve more snow AND should stay colder than the S2S during this next storm pulse. Gain the ridge near Needle Peak, across to Flatiron, back towards Needle, filter through the trees down to the highway.

Mandatory equip:
Skis or split / boots / poles / skins / all that good stuff
Beacon / probe / shovel
Headlamp / 1st aid / tools & spare parts for your setup
Lunch / drink / appropriate clothing / spare layers and gloves
Sunnies / goggles

Strong recommend:
Helmet
Ski crampons

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)
Baldwin or NRCAN Topo / CAA Notebook

Meetup and logistics:
06:30 meeting at the Chevron on Boundary near Grandview. 06:35 departure. Optional stop at Colossus Langley (49.168836, -122.666703)to pick up Fraser Valley BCMCers if required. Expect a $20 share of fuel as per BCMC guidelines.

Participant List

5 / 6
Organizer
Jim Nosella
54
Attended
7
Joined & Left
1
No-Shows
Confirmed
Wes Kubo
9
Attended
1
Joined & Left
0
No-Shows
Confirmed
Amy Roy
9
Attended
1
Joined & Left
0
No-Shows
Confirmed
Nigel Hessey
10
Attended
0
Joined & Left
0
No-Shows
Confirmed
Nicolas Michel
12
Attended
1
Joined & Left
1
No-Shows

Interested in joining this trip or others like it? Sign in or sign up to join!