Decker Glacier

Jan 28, 2023 - 6:00 AM
Jan 28, 2023 - 4:00 PM

Organizer Info

Cliff Eschner

Meeting Point

5:40am West Van

Trip Details

Grade:
B3
Category:
Backcountry Skiing
Requirements:
  • Screening
  • Members Only
Max Participants:6

Trip Description

Decker Glacier

Ski touring to Decker Glacier using Blackcomb lifts

This is a ski tour to Decker Glacier using Blackcomb lifts. Tour to Decker Lake and then climb from the north-east ridge to the shoulder of Decker Mountain. Ski down the Decker Glacier. This trip involves route-finding and glacier travel. Returning through Blackcomb resort area.

Gear required: Your own 10 essentials.

Backcountry ski equipment.

Harness +

Digital transceiver, Metal Shovel, Probe. 

Headlamp suitable for skiing. 

Review the 10 essentials and bring with you what is appropriate for this activity.

Organizer will bring Rad line + crevasse rescue kit, GPS watch with tracks; GMRS Radios; inReach/Personal Locator Beacon; Basic first aid kit.

5:40am- Attendance and final carpooling plans at West Van meeting location.

For last minute questions and updates contact me by phone (call or text).

 

 

Participant List

3 / 6
Organizer
Cliff Eschner
211
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0
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Co-Organizer
Winifred Swatschek
224
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0
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Yana Yushkina
12
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0
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Niklas Mey
3
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0
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0
No-Shows

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