Date: Feb 11, 2023 to Feb 12, 2023
Time: All Day
Category: Ski Mountaineering
Description: Weather permitting, 2-day backcountry ski trip departing Raven Lodge at Mt. Washington for Mt. Albert-Edward with an overnight in the vicinity of Sid’s cabin/Circlet Lake.
Skills Needed: Some backcountry ski experience, winter camping and Avalanche Safety Training 1 and or 2 recommended.
Equipment: Backcountry skis/skins (Nb. ski crampons have proven really helpful on past trips ascending up to and beyond the Albert-Ed/Jutland col), personal avalanche equipment recommended (i.e., shovel, probe, transceiver) and overnight winter camping gear.
Group size: 5-6 but possibly more depending on experience and conditions.
If weather forecast is poor, “Plan B” will be a Saturday day trip up Mt. Becher.
Will leave Victoria at 6 am and should arrive at the trail head/parking lot for 10:00 ish am. Room permitting, can pick up passengers along the way.
Best way to reach me is via text at (778) 584-0527, Facebook Messenger, or via email at Shawn.Hedges@gmail.com.