Backcountry Skiing Duffey Lake

Mar 4, 2022 - 5:00 AM
Mar 6, 2022 - 10:00 PM

Organizer Info

Matthias Scholz

Meeting Point

tbd

Trip Details

Grade:
B3
Category:
Backcountry Skiing
Requirements:
  • Screening
  • Members Only
Max Participants:5

Trip Description

Dates
March 04 - March 06
You are welcome to join later or leave earlier if you drive separately.

Drive to the Duffey
Friday morning
Leaving North Vancouver at 5:00 a.m.

Ski days
Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Drive back to North Vancouver
Sunday night. However, potentially, Monday early morning before work depending on Whistler traffic on Sunday night.

Carsharing
We can give 2 additional people a ride, including equipment.
If you want to come later (e.g., Saturday) or leave earlier, I would recommend to drive separately.

Overnight
Motel Pemberton

Map and Book
Baldwin, Duffey Lake

Equipment
Backcountry skiing equipment

Additional safety equipment
Do you have any of the following additional equipment?
InReach or SatPhone
GPS
Basic first aid kit
Bivy sack
Headlamp

Required Ski and Mountaineering Skill Level
You need to be fit to ascend and ski about 1,000-1,200 meters (elevation gain / day).
You need to be capable of doing kick-turns during ascent and descent.

It will not beginner-friendly touring, but it will also not be an “experts-only” group ("intermediate").

Objective
Subject to discussion, depending on conditions (e.g., weather, avi risk) and group ability.

Participant List

1 / 5
Organizer
Matthias Scholz
15
Attended
3
Joined & Left
1
No-Shows

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