We had a good trip to Richardson Ridge (NE)
The Fish creek road had not been recently plowed and their was some initial conversation about po more...
With Avalanche Canada ratings at Considerable, Moderate, Low for the area, and reports of recent avi activity, as well as new snow and recent high more...
I had never skied these trails, so with the fresh grooming and reports of excellent conditions, it was time to check them out. We had a fantastic d more...
Participants: Christine, Jim, CarmieSlow Expectations-better than Great Expectations. Plan A-ski from Ribbon Creek along Bill Milne-t more...
We had a fine day, some sunshine, a bit of fresh snow. Quite a bit of debris (cones and sticks) and tree bombs on Meadow and Wooley.
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Another successful winter outing enjoyed (hopefully) by : Francisco, Gary, Alda, Susan, Sonja, TeresaPhotos, {208 more...
A cold fog and the odd light snow made for a chilly day, but there are always tropical indoor enclosures to go into. Most of the favourites were on more...
We were lucky to have a beautiful blue sky day for the last hike of the year. It was cold in the dark forest but once in the open it felt almost li more...
Participants: Rosanne, Philip, Barbara, Nancy, Leslie, Shirley, Neil, Pati
It was -8 (rising to -3 b more...
A bit cool at the start (-14C). Although the trail had been packed and trackset before Christmas there was little evidence of this. We foll more...
Our intent was to snowshoe to Shark (Marushka) Lake, but when we arrived at the pullout parking area along Mt. Shark road, it had not been plowed r more...
Participants: Sim, Kim, Ulrike, Evan, Gordon, Fiona, Gary, Jean
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Participants: Sim, Kim, Carl, Alex, Ed, Gordon, Katrin, Greg, Jean
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Best snow on a day trip in the last two years.Boot top powder on a firm midpack . 12 km , 500 m , 3 laps . Gladed tree skiing . Fun was had by all more...
Participants: Christine, Jim, Jeannette. We had a very pleasant day at WBC. The trails had been groomed but not track set; however, we we more...
As with the other half of the group, weather played a factor in a venue change but review and training for avalanches was completed.
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A taste of winter caused attrition of some participants and a truncated drive towards the trailhead, however 8 persevered at a Plan B location to p more...
All of the great ski conditions had been obliterated by rain, so it was back to hiking. Fortunately for me, Sim and Damian were not only willing to more...
A typical Chinook day in the front ranges. Slushy snow ,melting ice and a few sprinkles of rain, thankfully we were protected from the strong winds more...
Participants: Evan, Ivan, Janice
With weather conditions our numbers decreased to 3. A ride up gondola and then Angel cha more...
10 participants worked collaboratively to refresh their avalanche skills.
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11 participants successfully completed their avalanche refresher.
Participants: Jeannine, Clifton, Paul, Ed, {1664 more...
Participants: Damian, Ingrid, Stephanie
Trip Distance: 11.19km
Total Elevation Gain: 771m
Total Time: 3h50min
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About 40 Ramblers attended the Christmas potluck at Rosemont Hall. The food selection was again excellent with the usual stellar variety. The Rambl more...
Participants: Doug, Ed, Roy, Ivan, Janice
Five met at base; a little behind schedule because of more...
It wasn't nearly as sunny as forecast, but we had a fine day.
The ski to Blueberry Hill was skier tracked and generally in nice shape. On the re more...
An administrative mistake by me left Gord & I driving out to Arethusa on our own. Thankfully we found Vi (& a pal) skiing there, so we beca more...
Participants: Sim, Mike (coordinator & reporter), Carl, Clifton, Ulrike, Gary, guest Tana
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Participants: Clifton, Evan, Ivan
3 cancelled due to road conditions. Remaining 3 met at base and decided to ski in-bounds more...
Participants: Alda, Damian, Pam, Tatyana, Maryse
Despite posting this trip after 4pm the day prior, four more...
To be in the foothills or on the eastern slopes, maybe some of the best recreation spots in Canada. Things arranged are hike begins, moving from th more...
Participants: Bill, Ulrike, Annie, Neil, Pati, Zia
Once we found each other in a packed parking more...
A cool wind was waiting at the trailhead, to temper us for the coming day. Moving up Grass Pass, getting warmed again, able to shed a layer, becomi more...
Participants: Ed, Roy, Ivan
Three of us rode up gondola and Standish chairlift. Then ski over to the east facing more...
Participants: Ernie, Annie, Neil, Pati, Zia
There was no snow in the weather forecasts I checked, but more...
With a reasonable forecast are day looked positive from the start. Seeing a bull moose, up close on the drive out was added feature. Taking the Gor more...
Participants: Doug, Ed, Scott, Ivan
We rode up Wawa chairlift and tested beacons in Sunshines beacon park. T more...