A2THEK Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 (edited) Trip: The black tusk B.C. - standard chimneys Date: 2/19/2009 Trip Report: well after an aborted attempt at driving up the Cheakamus lake road involving multiple shoveling frenzies and a healthy amount of 4 wheel rockstar burnouts, we retreated south to the Garibaldi lake access, which was much friendlier. we skiied in to taylor meadows, got a good look at he peaks & made camp. Next morning, a semi alpine start skiing up to the top of panorama ridge, I'm countin 2 summits on it even though technically it may be debatable.From that vantage we saw the chimneys on the s/w shoulder of the black tusk. Made a quick ski descent & switchbacked hard to gain the col. Some scrappy 5th class action in ski boots(5.2) made for exciting entertainment. ate sharkies at the top , made 1 rappel using no slings, able to wrap the rope around a large horn, skiied back to camp, it was a sweet day. Gear Notes: ice axe,crampons, 2 double length slings(used as diaper harnesses)1 50m 8mm rope. could use 1 picket and or 1 green & 1 red camalot. Approach Notes: garibaldi lake road, approx 9km to taylor meadows. I suggest going further to black tusk lake , as it will put you in a better position for the next day. Ascend the s/w bowls & park your extra gear at the col, there's a convenient pinnacle near the base.descend either back down via tha garibaldi lake trail, once past the "barrier" it is probably sketchy skiing, most likely bootpacking to the road. Or for a more interesting twist, descend the helm creek trail watch for the orange triangles on trees marking the trail these dissapear @ approx 3500' elev. then find the steel bridge across the river , & out cheakamus lake road, much of it walking flat or keep your skins on. approx 14km? & hitch a ride back to your vehicle at Garibaldi. Edited February 27, 2009 by A2THEK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 KK: Nice! You're way ahead of me now; I'll have to work hard when I get back. The trip looks awesome; good weather and interesting terrain. Did you guys get any good turns in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akhalteke Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Man I haven't been up there in forever! There is some beautiful country to be see from up there. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 bitch'n camero! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriznitch Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 schweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 5th class action in ski boots(5.2) made for exciting entertainment. ate sharkies at the top Excellent trip report. The standard route is a popular hike and has been rated as "moderate scrambling" or "Class 2-3" in various guidebooks. Even allowing for ski boots and the presence of snow, calling this 5th Class might be pushing it a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pope Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 5th class action in ski boots(5.2) made for exciting entertainment. ate sharkies at the top Excellent trip report. The standard route is a popular hike and has been rated as "moderate scrambling" or "Class 2-3" in various guidebooks. Even allowing for ski boots and the presence of snow, calling this 5th Class might be pushing it a bit. He called it 5.2. Not sure the difference between 3rd class and 5.2 is worth debating, not unless down-grading somebody's scramble in ski boots gives you the sensation of having a big cock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottPick Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Good job, brings back old like 20 year old memories. The Tusk in winter is cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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