Cpt.Caveman Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 Snoboy, I'll be up there to ski pud. If you are going to be around and maybe at secret party slideshow (if it happens) let's hook up. Dru should start skiing. I knocked down all the BC ice last weekend. Quote
EWolfe Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 (edited) Ice: Look for Figger8, he's headed that way,too.. BTW, 8: Where are my ice tools, sucka ? Edited November 26, 2003 by MisterE Quote
snoboy Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 Yo! I wanna ski so bad, but if things go as planned I will be gone from Squampton by Thursday... It's been puking here though, so you'll have a blast I'm sure. Nobody ever tells me about secret slide shows. Don't take dru to Whistler yet... you'll scare him off skiing for ever! Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted November 26, 2003 Author Posted November 26, 2003 Cop out! I thought I was gonna ride into whistler in style via the unimog. Now what am I gonna do Quote
snoboy Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 I knew you just loved me for my truck. Quote
Dru Posted November 27, 2003 Posted November 27, 2003 i got my new orange boots but i gotta wait another paycheck for my peeps and dynafit bindings Quote
Figger_Eight Posted November 29, 2003 Posted November 29, 2003 Holy Balls that was some of the best early season snow I've seen up there. Quote
murraysovereign Posted November 29, 2003 Posted November 29, 2003 thelawgoddess said: orange boots? ugh!!! Probably didn't want to clash with Snoboy's truck Quote
EWolfe Posted November 29, 2003 Posted November 29, 2003 Dru said: i got my new orange boots Won't that clash with your pink ensemble? Quote
thelawgoddess Posted November 30, 2003 Posted November 30, 2003 murraysovereign said: thelawgoddess said: orange boots? ugh!!! Probably didn't want to clash with Snoboy's truck i think he clashes anyway. Quote
climberchris01 Posted November 30, 2003 Posted November 30, 2003 Is there a guide to the backcountry at whistler or if anyone has any suggestions to the lift accessed backcountry they have to offer that would be excellent. Also where are the cheapest places to stay up there, without staying in squish? Quote
murraysovereign Posted November 30, 2003 Posted November 30, 2003 John Baldwin's "Backcountry Whistler Map" is a pretty good guide to the whole Spearhead Traverse area. Printed on waterproof paper, lots of useful beta on routes, access points, yo-yo-ing spots, escape routes... Available at a fine shop I know of just off the highway in Squamish The new Hostel in Squamish is pretty nice. It's less crowded, and less $$ than anything in Whistler. It's only about a 45 minute drive to the lifts, and at the end of the day you get to leave Whistler behind, which can be a nice feeling. Squamish International Hostel 38220 Hwy 99 Squamish BC (604) 892 9240 hello@squamishhostel.com www.squamishhostel.com But if you insist on staying at the Zoo, there's a variety of hostels in Whistler that are usually pretty full but you could try giving them a call. Here's what I could find on-line, in no particular order: YWCA Hotel / Residence (604) 895-5830 (604) 681-2550 (fax) http://www.ywcahotel.com hotel@ywcavan.org Hostelling International-Whistler 5678 Alta Lk Rd, Whistler, BC V0N1B0 (604) 932-5492 (604) 932-4687 (fax) http://www.hihostels.ca Shoestring Lodge (604) 932-3338 (604) 932-8347 (fax) Southside Lodge (604) 938-6477 (604) 932-0551 (fax) Whistler Backpackers 2124 Lake Placid Road, Whistler, BC V0N1B2 (604) 932-1177 Hope that helps Quote
PaulB Posted December 1, 2003 Posted December 1, 2003 murraysovereign said: John Baldwin's "Backcountry Whistler Map" is a pretty good guide to the whole Spearhead Traverse area. Printed on waterproof paper, lots of useful beta on routes, access points, yo-yo-ing spots, escape routes... There's another map (I don't know who publishes it) which is made from aerial summer photos overlaid with route info and waypoints (actual GPS waypoints for the Spearhead Traverse are provided). It looks a bit fancier than the Baldwin map, but I prefer Baldwin's. As for recommended places to ski, it depends on what kind of terrain you like, and what the snow conditions are. For a relatively easy touring day with access to some short, moderate slopes, the Singing Pass area is good. This is accessed from Whistler, and is usually a safer option when avi conditions aren't great elsewhere. It also doesn't have any glaciers to worry about. For longer runs, head beyond Singing Pass onto the Overlord Glacier, or, if you're feeling good, drop some steep lines down Fissile Peak. On the other other side of the valley, behind Blackcomb, the Spearhead glacier is another great spot for some moderate runs. Get the Baldwin map, it's got all the goods marked on it. Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted December 1, 2003 Author Posted December 1, 2003 Right on Drul. Snow was ok but not that good. I shot some movies and had a good time bivyin in Squampton. Should be better when both the entire mountains open.. Quote
Figger_Eight Posted December 1, 2003 Posted December 1, 2003 I just heard about this. Bummer Tree well accident Quote
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