From the Sunshine parking lot the route follows Healy Creek to the base of Healy Pass. It then turns S on a wide bench below the Monarch Ramparts. Just before Eohippus Lake, we climb up to the S end of the Ramparts and follow them back N to Healy Pass. From there, it's a quick ski down back to Sunshine. All participants must be competent in using an avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel. This is a long trip. We'll be moving at a steady pace up to Healy Pass, about 3.5km/hr, with short stops along the way. Be prepared for a fast ski from Healy Pass back to the Sunshine parking lot.
Distance: 24km
Cumulative Vertical Gain: 700m
Sunrise: 0750 Sunset: 1751
Duration: 8-9 hours, plus driving time
Required Items to Bring:
Avalanche transceiver, probe, & shovel
Headlamp
Personal first aid kit
AT or tele skis & skins
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Registration for this event closed on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 11:55 PM.