- Day trips may happen on the day with the best conditions for the activities.
- Trips may be re-scheduled, relocated, or canceled based on conditions.
- Trip ratings are offered as a guideline only.
- Trip coordinators will have the final say on preparedness and capability of trip participants.
- A waiver must be signed by all participants on every trip
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Wednesday Morning Skin up and Ski Rating (1 S E) |
Wednesdays |
Skin up and Ski down at Smithers. Will be going once a week when the snow is on the ground. |
Shannon Finnegan 250 847-5954 |
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CAC - BAW |
Nov. 13 |
Canadian Avalanche Centre – Backcountry Avalanche Workshop. This year held at the Pr. George Snowmobile Club, 1200 Scott Road. |
Frank Spears 250 964-9627 fspears@telus.net |
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Beacon Practice Rating (1 S E) |
Nov. 26 |
Beacon practice :: meet at the foothills entrance to Moores Meadow @ 10am |
Will Cadell 250 564-3613 |
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Early Season Ice Rating (2 M M-H) |
Dec. 2 – 4 |
Jasper, wherever the Ice is! Sharpen your tools and 'pons for a trip to the park for early season ice. For this trip booking no later than 2 days in advance in order to finalize the booking. The rates are same as last year.... |
Val Hunsaker 250 962-5764 valhunsaker@shaw.ca |
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Beacon Practice Rating (1 S E) |
Dec. 10 |
Beacon practice :: meet at the foothills entrance to Moores Meadow @ 10am |
Will Cadell 250 564-3613 |
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Annual Christmas Social & Potluck Dinner Rating (1 S E) |
Dec. 10 |
An annual event to share your stories and plans for the New Year. Follow up with a ski trip to Sugarbowl on Sunday. Contact Marian for Potluck signup. |
Marian Corcoran 250 964-9627 fspears@telus.net
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Sugarbowl Ski Rating (1 M M-H) |
Dec. 11 |
Morning after the Christmas Social ski day. |
Frank Spears 250 964-9627 fspears@telus.net |
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Ptarmigan Ice (Rating 2 M M) |
January 14 |
Ice Climbing at Ptarmigan Creek. |
Ken Cox 250 562-8324 |
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Jubilee Bowl Avi Awareness ski Rating (1 M M) |
January 15 |
An Avalanche Awareness Week focus ski day at Jubilee Bowl area near Wells. Bring your Avaluator and any snow study gear you have. |
Val Hunsaker 250 962-5764 valhunsaker@shaw.ca |
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Lillooet Rating (2 M M) |
January 20-22 |
We're Heading south for ice climbing?!? Rest assured, the Duffy Lake road has a high density of ice climbs and was previously the home of the Lillooet Ice Climbing festival. We plan to meet in Lillooet on Thursday night and visit some of the local classics. Depending on group ability and conditions, destinations could include the Rambles, Synchronicity, Marble Canyon, Honeyman, Orgegon Jack. Group size will be limited. |
Dan Erikson 250 374-3534 dan.erikson@gmail.com |
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Intro to Backcountry Ski Touring (2 M M) |
January 28-29 |
Designed to take your skills from the ski hill to the backcountry. You must be proficient at skiing or boarding in all snow conditions at a ski hill and be prepared to carry your own pack. Ski in Saturday and stay at Murray Cabin near Wells, hope for some good turns on Sunday before we ski out. Book early, call the trip contact for a gear list. Space is limited. |
Frank Spears 250 964-9627 |
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Family XC ski at Tabor Mt. Rating (1 S E) |
January 29 |
Family paced XC ski at Tabor Mountain |
Will Cadell 250 564-3613 |
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Red Mountain Cabin Rating (4 L M-H) |
February 10-13 |
Skiing from a hut, expect 6 hours ski in with a big pack! 6 max, book soon! |
Eileen Hunsaker 250 962-5764 |
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Tete Jaune Ice Rating (1 M M) |
February 19 |
Ice Climbing at Tete Jaune. |
Ken Cox 250 562-8324 |
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Pine Pass Ice Rating (1 M M) |
March 4 |
Ice Climbing in the Pine Pass |
Ken Cox 250 562-8324 |
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Yoho Ski Touring Rating (4 L M-H) |
February 24 - 27 |
Ski into 12km to Elizabeth Parker Hut at Lake O’Hara and have a couple days of winter exploring and skiing from the hut. |
Frank Spears 250 964-9627 fspears@telus.net |
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Winter Camp Rating(7 M M-H) |
March 17-23 |
Helicopter in to Dezaiko Lodge for a week of guided skiing. |
Val Hunsaker 250 962-5764 valhunsaker@shaw.ca |
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Wells Ski Rating (1M M) |
April 1 |
Wells ski traverse, Jubilee Bowl. |
Mark Earle |
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Resplendent Rating (4 L H) |
May 4 - 7 |
Mt. Resplendent – Ski Mountaineering a big mountain with a long approach, glacier travel & winter camping. |
Sean Maurice 250 970-0065 sbmaurice@gmail.com |
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Snow School Rating (2 S E) |
May-June (TBA) |
An introduction to safe glacier travel in the Columbia Icefield area. Mainly geared towards beginners but also suitable for those wishing to brush up on their skills. Participants must arrive in the icefields Friday evening. |
Sheldon Clare 250 563-2804 sheldon_clare@shaw.ca |