With lots of fresh snow on the way, aiming to
head out for some turns in the backcountry. The
two big issues this weekend will be very low
temperatures and potentially a rather unstable
snowpack, thus at this point won’t commit to
any specific spot – the target will be to get
good turns and to stay safe. As it is a bit
difficult to predict what we’ll encounter, this
trip is not suitable for beginners. Base plan
would be to head to Highwood Pass (either main
area on Pocaterra ridge or some “exploration”
in the nearby area); expect about 1,000 meters
vertical.
To join, you have to: 1) have at least AST 1 or
equivalent avalanche training, and be familiar
with your avi equipment; 2) have and bring a 2+
digital transceiver, probe and metal shovel; 3)
have backcountry skiing experience and be
familiar with your gear; 4) be comfortable
skiing black / double black type runs in
variable conditions. Splitboards ok, Snowshoe –
Snowboard carry combinations not.
If we have not skied together before, please
send me an email confirming: 1) type of your
transceiver, 2) overview of previous
backcountry experience, 3) confirmation that
you are comfortable skiing steep runs in
variable (crud / ice / deep powder / …)
conditions. Aiming to confirm participants late
on Thursday.
Hope we’ll have a great day despite the cold!
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review our participant responsibility guidelines!
If you can't make it for any reason please send me
an email
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Registration for this event closed on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at 07:00 PM.