This leg is still without a coordinator. If you are planning on going on the leg, please consider taking on the role. Contact skifordarfur@gmail.com
Note. We combined Legs 2 and 3 into a single leg, one that goes from Whistler Creekside all the way to Rubble Creek.
Overview: A coordinated but not guided adventure. Non-competitive. Not a race.
Duration: Three-day leg; 4–8 hours per day.
Demands: Total of 28km, 1300m elevation gain. Involves snowshoeing or backcountry skiing with a full, multi-day pack for up to 8 hours per day, and camping overnight twice in tents on snow.
Logistics: You must arrange or all of your own equipment and food.
Requirements: You must register as a group of 2 or more persons. No individuals will be permitted. If a member of your group is unable to continue for any reason, the entire group must remain with and accompany that individual to safety. Groups must be self-sufficient. This leg is only appropriate for groups that are competent and experienced enough to carry out a trip like this on their own.
Itinerary:
Sunday, April 20th, 8:00am — Start at Whistler Creekside, receive torch from Downhill ski/board (Leg 1); begin snowshoeing/skiing.
Sunday, April 20th, 5:00pm (est.) — Arrive Helm Creek Campground (Camp 1)
Monday, April 21st — Continue past Black Tusk, with the possible side trip to the summit of Panorama Ridge, to
Monday, April 21st, 5:00pm (est.) — Meet Garibaldi Neve Group (Leg 4) at
Tuesday, April 22nd — Descend Garibaldi Lake Trail to Rubble Creek Parking Lot (finish)
Cost: Free.
How to Sign Up: Get your group of 2 or more people together, select a group representative, then have each person sign up here. Each participant must sign up online.
Ready? sign up now
Day 1 Map
Whistler Creekside to Helm Creek Campground
Day 2 & 3 Map
Helm Creek Campground to Garibaldi Lake to Rubble Creek Parking Lot
1 comment:
Oh! I missed the train. Surly next time I gonna be their…..Happy skiing!
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