For those of you that can take the Friday off for some fresh turns:)

This is a trip in VERY early season conditions, at 1500m it should be enough snow to cover most of the rocks, BUT don't bring your best skis and you need to be comfortable managing bushwhack/hiking conditions in the forest(around 20 min or so).

The only carpooling I am willing to coordinate is from the turnoff of the Squamish Valley FSR into Shovelnose FSR, so you need to drive yourself to that point(almost any car make it there) or arrange privately a carpool.

The 4x4 portion of the Shovelnose FSR will be done carpooling( I can drive 3 more people and their gear).

Don't expect much in terms of downhill skiing. Mostly is to test your gear and get your fitness level up.

I suspect 100-200m (elevation) bootpacking to the snow line. so be prepared for that:)

Please be considerate and do NOT sign up unless you are 100% committed for the trip and you are at least an intermediate skier(can do black runs in any conditions, including trees) in the Backcountry. If in doubt about your capabilities send me a message and we can talk about it:) 

Will be moving at a moderate/fast pace.

MUST have :

AST1 training
Shovel, probe and avi beacon

Food and water for the whole day
First aid kit!
Ski Helmet