This is a delightful overnight ski traverse that I have done
several times, and it is likely that with good conditions we might
accomplish it in two days. However, I want to include a third day
in case we get bogged down in sugar snow or wish to have a day
to ski around the Scarab/Mummy Lakes area, or to climb on or
more of the Pharaoh Peaks.
We start by leaving a vehicle at Borgeau, then drive around to
the Vermilion parking area; we then skin up and climb steeply
up the trail to Honeymoon Pass, from which we descend to
Verdant Creek, making at that point a right turn. We ski another
few km, and then climb a wide basin (moderate avi concern here)
to Scarab Lake and make our first camp.
The next day is either climbing or exploring, or if the party
wishes, a ski over Natalko Pass, down to Red Earth, up to the
Monarch Rampart, and then down to the Healy trail, and out.
Required Items to Bring:
Overnight gear; transceiver, probe; skins.
Recommended Items to Bring:
The usual stuff
How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:
07:35 AM
Carpool Location:
Shouldice
Notes:
Call 246-8246 for additional info. I know the Thursday-Friday
sequence is not so good for working stiffs, but it's the best I can
do.
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Registration for this event closed on Monday, March 08, 2010 at 08:00 PM.