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Sphinx – May 1 and 2, 2009

It’s been 12 years since I’ve been to the Sphinx area. Many VOC camps were held in this location and many tumbling cartwheels on old crap tele gear were accomplished on the Sphinx Glacier. Continue reading

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Fitzsimmons NW Face – It sucked donkey balls April 25, 2009

We skied the NW face of Fitzsimmons yesterday – total tour was about 2700m vert, 36km distance and 16.5 hours for most of us (I cut out 2km and 250m of vert). The icy crust was terrifying. It received a combination of rain, suncrust and (probably) also got cleaned out by slides. It was an intense experience to say the least. Continue reading

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Blackcomb Backcountry – Decker, Pattison, Tremor – April 18, 2009

Hooked up with Justin for a tour to the Blackcomb Backcountry. Justin is one of those rare apocryphal sightings somewhat like the Yeti; a competent telemarker who actually tele turns. Continue reading

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Duffey Pascall and Joffre Shoulder – April 11, 2009

Sharon, Tyler and I braved another day of variable Duffy weather and ventured south of the highway. We found good snow above 1700m on N facing slopes and proceeded to not conserve pow. Continue reading

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Duffey Cayoosh – April 9, 2009

Finally I got to summit and ski off Cayoosh circumventing Sharon’s denial! I headed up there with Tyler and Sharon. Variable weather gave us sunny breaks right till it was time to descend. Continue reading

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Duffey Vantage – April 4 and 5, 2009

Sharon and I went in two days in a row as the snow was so good the first time around. No-one else was on Vantage other then some other party flailing on the lower slopes so we put tracks in all over the face. Continue reading

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Duffey Spot S – Pillows April 3 2009

Awesome lines we had in the Spot S pillows – can’t believe the quality of the snow down low. Lots of lines still to be had. Chris, Sharon and Lee indulged. Continue reading

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Duffey – Heartstrings – March 29 2009

Pretty cool terrain in the Joffre area of the Duffey! Continue reading

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Coquihalla Bombtram Mountain – March 26, 2009

When its cold and there is enough snow the Coquihalla is a worthy destination. Continue reading

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Coquihalla Great Bear – March 19, 2009

Another great tour in the Coquihalla. Lots of potential here! Continue reading

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