The plan is to get some great turns which is what
this area is known for. We will do the traverse in
four days. We will start at Bombi Summit, and exit
at Porto Rice Rd near Ymir, staying at the Grassy
Mountain Hut, Steed Hut, and finally the Copper
Mountain Hut on the way. The total distance is
approximately 45 km with 2500m elevation gain, and
2800m elevation loss. Further details on the
traverse can be found at:
http://backcountryskiingcanada.com/index.php?
p=page&page_id=Bonningtons Information on the huts
can be found at:
http://kootenaymountaineeringclub.ca/ The cost of
the huts is $35/person. We will leave Calgary
Thursday Mar 24th and return the night of Mar
28th. We will spend one night in a motel somewhere
between Calgary and Nelson. Meals will be
discussed amongst the group at later date. We will
be using a taxi service to shuttle cars. The
approximate cost will be $30.00/person. The cars
will be left at the exit point.
Required Items to Bring:
Skis, boots, poles, beacon, probe, shovel,
sleeping bag,
sleeping mat, warm clothes, possibly ski crampons.
As a group we will need to bring fuel for the
stoves.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Chocolate and anything else to make the trip
better.
How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:
Carpool Location:
Assumption School
Notes:
This will be an awesome trip!
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If you cancel from the trip you might not get your
money back.
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Registration for this event closed on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 12:00 AM.