Trip
Backcountry Ski/Snowboard - Vesper Peak
Vesper Peak Ski Tour
- Sun, May 3, 2020
- Foothills Backcountry Skiing Committee
- Backcountry Skiing
- Adults
- Strenuous 3, Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,800 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,200 ft
- Pace: Moderate
- 6 (6 capacity)
- 2 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Sunrise Mine Trailhead 6:00AM (Sunrise is 5:36)
48.0247905957, -121.477856909
For carpooling, please use this tool:
http://www.groupcarpool.com/t/ih40oa
This is a challenging, but rewarding ski tour. You'll need advanced skiing skill with sufficient confidence to ski the tight steep slots around Headlee Pass. Experience performing ski pole self-arrest and/or using a whippet for self-arrest highly recommended. Expect to carry skis and boots on the pack for a few miles before getting to skinnable snow. Boot packing up Headlee Pass will likely be required.
Please communicate with me prior to registering to review you experience profile.
Note: A favorable weather forecast is needed for this trip to be safe and enjoyable. Good gear can keep you comfortable in poor weather, but fog obscures hazards and rain on snow may create hazardous conditions.
Additional Info:
My Touring Tips
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ORz50-KICoi6mhjK2LsNFTqCrf3MpxuCYJsxm61dZ0k/edit?usp=sharing
My day touring ski pack contents:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tZvHTlJXqYwxn0sF7adqf5SWEqIXgFY5ELi-nQjfjfg/edit?usp=sharing
My Driving Tips:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zJFjWZQ5HXp8UE5pIgKP3ZwursgV_TmkaBGMWRYwN_s/edit?usp=sharing
My Carpooling Tips:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rw46O5vpvOYh6Ouo5kDIk0ENAtunc4ZdGw6oYKZAvSM/edit?usp=sharing
Vesper, Sperry & Wolf Peaks
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Green Trails Mountain Loop Highway No. 111SX
USGS Silverton
USGS Bedal - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Boots, skis/splitboard, poles
- Climbing skins
- Avalanche shovel (metal blade)
- Avalanche beacon (two or three antenna digital beacon)
- Avalanche probe
- Ski crampons
- Whippet
- Boot crampons