Leg 4. Backcountry Ski --- Garibaldi Neve Traverse

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

Overview: A coordinated but not guided adventure. Non-competitive. Not a race.

Duration: Four-day leg; 4–8 hours per day.

Demands: Total of 45km, 2500m elevation gain. Involves 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. Tents will be required for nights 1 and 2; Night 3 is at Elfin Lakes Hut, which costs $10 per person to stay in, $5 per tent to camp outside.

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:

Monday, April 21^st, 9:00am— Start at Rubble Creek Trail

Monday, April 21^st, 3:000pm (est.) — Arrive at Garibaldi Lake (camp 1)

Monday, April 21^st, 5:00pm (est.) — Meet Black Tusk traverse Group (Leg 3) at Garibaldi Lake, receive torch.

Tuesday, April 22^nd — Ski to high point on the Neve Traverse (camp 2).

Wednesday, April 23^rd — optional climb of Garibaldi; ski to Elfin Lakes Shelter (camp 3)

Thursday, April 24^th — Ski out to Diamond Head parking lot (finish).

Cost: Free. $5/$10 for Elfin Lakes Shelter fee.

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.

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Day 1 Map
Rubble Creek Parking Lot to Garibaldi Lake

Day 2 Map

Garibaldi Lake to the High Point

Day 3-4 Map
High Point to Diamond Head Parking Lot