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: Skin to Red Heather/ Round Mountain area. Dig a snow pit and discuss snowpack analysis. Discuss the different snowpack test options and when each is best used. Use what we determine about the snowpack to decide what terrain is suitable for some turns.

Excellent video covering common tests: https://vimeo.com/79904128

Gear: Backcountry ski or splitboard setup. Beacon, probe, and shovel. Food and clothing for an active day. 10 essentials. Snow saw and/or rutschblock cord.

Weather, Route Info: 

https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/2-6128391/Canada/British%20Columbia/Round%20Mountain

avalanche.ca provides the avalanche forecast.

gaiagps.com and outmap.com are useful for route planning and mapping

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.