Cayoosh Mountain

Mar 29, 2025 - 6:30 AM
Mar 29, 2025 - 10:00 PM
Trip Cancelled

Organizer Info

Shannon Healy

Meeting Point

St. David's Church, 6:30

Trip Details

Grade:
B2
Category:
Backcountry Skiing
Requirements:
  • Screening
  • Members Only
Max Participants:6

Trip Description

I'd like to check out Cayoosh Mountain on the Duffey, which might be in reasonably good shape with a reasonable ski out. I've been in this area many times, though I've never tried the actual mountain.  This destination requires some stability and good weather, so other routes will be considered as the day gets a bit closer. 

I am a moderate/intermediate skier (I cut my teeth trying to telemark in the Canadian Rockies), meaning I can get down 30 degree plus stuff if the snow is good, but slow down a fair amount in bad conditions. I like to think I can survival ski most things. I have been skiing the Coast Mountains for about 11 years on an AT set up (failing horribly at telemarking). I have taken my AST2, and have participated in several beacon practices. My pace is moderate, meaning we'll get to the top, and I'll get back down, but I won't be breaking any records. I've been out a few times this season, and I'm down for busting out and giving the day a try irrespective of the gloomy snow conditions.

You are a moderate or better skier or splitboarder. You should be able to connect a few turns and move at a good pace on the up and down track. Familiarity with backcountry terrain would be an asset, though some competency at the ski resort is acceptable. You have AST1 or some avalanche education equivalent (thems the rules!), and are ready to participate in the organization of the trip. Wanna go hard and fast? This might not be the trip for you unless you are cool with dialling it back a bit. But, I will try to screen and select people that seem to mesh in fitness and skill.

This will be a day trip, so plan accordingly. Headlight and avalanche rescue equipment is a must. I am keeping the absolute objective open to group discussion. The area absolutely requires winter tires. Carpooling will be negotiated in the forum.

Meet up time TBD.

Participant List

4 / 6
Organizer
Shannon Healy
121
Attended
18
Joined & Left
2
No-Shows
Confirmed
Trisha King
4
Attended
1
Joined & Left
0
No-Shows
Confirmed
Jane Millen
5
Attended
0
Joined & Left
1
No-Shows
Confirmed
Rob Sammons
18
Attended
0
Joined & Left
0
No-Shows

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