Blackcomb bench climb to Excelerator Connector. Meet where the trail leaves the ski run under blackcomb gondola at 7:30am.

This is an easy climb in non-avalanche terrain for conditioning and warm up. It takes between 40 and 120minutes depending on fitness. Finish the climb, jump on Accelerator and warm up at Glacier Creek for a coffee or hot chocolate before the alpine cracks. 

Still a few ditches open. 

Gear required - skins only for the climbing trail. Bring transceiver, beacon, probe and shovel if you plan on heading into the backcountry later. Extra base layer and socks are nice to change into.

1500ft of vertical 

https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/-/aemasset/sitecore/whistler-blackcomb/maps/20221222_WB_winter_uphillaccess-blackcomb_004.pdf

While there may be people heading into the backcountry after this trip, any vetting or screening will happen separately.