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Glacier Ski/Snowboard - Wapta Traverse

Wapta Traverse

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Jim Heber
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  • Sat, Mar 18, 2006 — Sun, Mar 26, 2006
  • Seattle Skiing Committee
  • Backcountry Skiing
  • Adults
  • M3G Expert Glacier Ski
  • Mileage: 28.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 5,400 ft
Drive to Lake Louise Hostel for Saturday night. Ski into the Peyto on Sunday (Whyte hut). Monday & Tuesday tour in the fantastic terrain off of Mt. Rhonda, Mt. Baker & Trapper Peak. Wendesday to Bow hut, skiing South Rhonda & Mt. Gordon enroute. Thursday possible ascent of St. Nicholas Peak enroute to Balfour hut, with Diableret Glacier if time permits. Friday to Scott Duncan hut, with possible ascent of Mt. Balfour enroute. Saturday ski down to the highway and sleep in Golden, B.C. Each participant needs to make own hut reservations and get permit through AAC. Drivers need to get car pass prior to 3/18.
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