Hoping to take advantage of the long weekend and ski the Wapta traverse. Plan is to ski to Peyto Hut on Saturday, Balfour Hut on Sunday and if weather/conditions permit, Balfour Col on Monday and out to the Great Divide Lodge.
Would be great if at least one other person who has already skied the Wapta would be interested in joining the trip - the more experienced the group the better we will be able to make safe decisions. Also, we will be skiing long days (especially Monday) and so trip members will need to be in good shape (i.e able to ski 10 hours at a good pace with a pack).
Before the trip I would like to meet at my place to go over maps and practice crevasse rescue.
Hut fees will be $50.
Required Items to Bring:
Wilderness Pass, skis/board, skins, boots, poles, glacier travel gear, probe, beacon (2 - 3 antenna), shovel, headlamp, sleeping bag, food for three days and warm clothing.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Helmet, chocolate, gps (if you have one), ice screw (if you have one), earplugs
Notes:
Meet at Our Lady of the Assumption at 6:00 am on Saturday.
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Registration for this event closed on Friday, February 13, 2015 at 12:00 AM.