This is a day ski trip to Phalanx mountain from base 2 at Blackcomb. 

We'll be ascending via Sunset Blvd to the base of 7th Heaven and heading into the backcountry from that access via Body Bag bowl. From the top we'll head across the Spearhead Glacier and up Stairmaster Couloir to the summit. Exit will be via Phalanx Glacier and Poop Chutes.

Participants must bring backcountry ski gear, avi gear, and headlamps (w spare batteries). Ski crampons are always a good idea on this type of trip. It may be rescheduled for Sunday if the forecast for Saturday is poor. That decision will be made early Friday evening. Check back here to confirm. 

This is a fast paced day trip requiring a high level of fitness and is not suitable as a first trip with the club. You must be able to independently navigate in the mountains and be at least an intermediate level skier. I have posted a GPS track of our planned route.

I have posted a GPS track of our planned route.

I'll be posting final trip conditions and info within 24 hours of the trip start. We will be organizing rides at St Davids. If you have special ride requirements please post them in the Planning Forum.

Please ensure the phone number on your BCMC profile matches the number of the cell phone you will be carrying with you.

Legend: Red - ascent, Blue - return, Green - cra boundary

This is the third trip of the season into the Spearhead from Blackcomb Base 2 so no tickets required. We are trying to work collaboratively with WB on establishing this corridor.