This trip is only open to BCMC Mentorship Program participants. Preference will be given to mentees of the organizer (mentor). The organizer can open this trip to other mentees/mentors if needed.

Trip details:

Day 1: Drive to Whistler and snowshoe to Kees and Claire hut via the Singing Pass Trail. Approximate hiking distance of 14 km, 1450 m elevation gain.  Reservations and proof of full Covid vaccination required for the hut. Discounted hut rates for BCMC members! Be prepared for a good workout with the pack and the amount of snow out there. 

Day 2: Wake early and attempt either Fissile Peak or Whirlwind/Overlord, depending on conditions. If conditions are poor, we can practice general mountaineering/crevasse rescue skills near the hut. Hike back to village via Singing pass, food and beers!

Further details to be worked out amongst group.

Additional Info K&C Hut: https://spearheadhuts.org/kees-and-claire-memorial-hut

See Alpine Select and Matt Gunn's Scrambles for more info on Fissile and Whirlwind Overlord

Gear: List of Gear required for the trip

Snowshoes, crampons, ice axe, avi gear, helmet, harness and basic crevasse rescue gear (for possible skills practice), clothing layers suitable for conditions, sleeping bag and sleeping mat.

Leave a Trip Plan: (Organizer or any member of the group can complete this and share it with the group)

https://www.adventuresmart.ca/

If you have any questions or concerns about the trip, please reach out to me or post them in the Planning Forum.