Seven of met at Yellowhead Helicopter Pad in Valemont and got weighed in for the flight to Dave Henry Lodge. Dave Henry Lodge is a basic lodge (no indoor biffy and no running water) consequently midnight trips were necessary; however, one could admire the evening sky.

Venus and a meteor above the hut

There was a wonderful wood stove which provided lots of boiling water.


Trusty wood stove in the David Henry Lodge (outside temperatures dipped to -29c)

The food was excellent.


Kim, Leslie, David

David John Kim David moving gear at Dave Henry hut

There were a variety of trips and even though the terrain was moderate we all managed to get in some turns because of the excellent snow coverage.

Map of ski runs from David Henry Lodge, BC

View from Park Bowl

John Kim heading to glades Park Bowl North Ridge at Dave Henry

Ascending upper Pig Bowl south of Dave Henry hut

Picture of Christine cranking a turn


Christine has a nap in Mine Basin

John in the Mine Basin near David Henry Lodge, BC

The next few days the weather got really cold with a robust wind chill so this meant cold weather gear.


-29C with 50-60 km wind. Wind Chill Index -50C

Dressed for -29C

Leslie ready to break trail in the cold

Bob

The views were excellent

Morning view from Dave Henry hut

Mt. Robson from the chopper returning from David Henry Lodge

Thanks to Bob, John and David M for photos.

Thanks to Leslie, John, Kim, Bob, David, David for a good adventure in the mountains.

Christine

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