Spearhead traverse

Apr 24, 2026 - 8:00 AM
Apr 26, 2026 - 10:00 PM

Organizer Info

Brian Thornburn

Meeting Point

Blackcomb Mountain

Trip Details

Grade:
C3
Category:
Backcountry Skiing
Requirements:
  • Screening
  • Members Only
Max Participants:6

Trip Description

3 day ski traverse on the iconic Spearhead Traverse route.

Start at Blackcomb after loading first gondola, 3 days / 2 nights across 13 glaciers and over 10 mountain passes. 35-40km overall with the possibility of skiing some lines. Finish down Singing Pass / Whistler Resort conditions permitting.

Essential equipment:

  • Winter-rated camping gear including tent (sharing is caring)
  • Proper clothing for all potential weather conditions
  • Harness, rope and crevasse rescue gear
  • Transceiver (new batteries), shovel, probe
  • Boot and ski crampons
  • Headlamp, extra batteries, first aid kit, food for 4 days, water bottle, stove etc

Essential abilities:

  • Strong skier in challenging terrain
  • Moderate pace ability
  • AST-1 minimum
  • Ability to work in a team, collaborate and share decision making

Pre-trip touring outing and online meeting.

Weather forecast will influence the final decision to go/no-go.

Participant List

6 / 6
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Tom Hillier
1
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Co-Organizer
Kevin Abma
4
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Karl Manzer
2
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Matt Wright
7
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Braxton Kuzyk
9
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Nicolas Tran
27
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Cody Esau
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Nora Ning
22
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Kalle Radage
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Coco Veldhuijsen
1
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Jayson Baculi
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Max Shao
0
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