Balu to Bostock Ski Traverse :: Alpine Club of Canada Mountain Activities

Balu to Bostock Ski Traverse

Dates & Price
April 1 (eve) - April 4, 2010
Cost per person $895 + GST

Rogers Pass is known for its epic powder and huge terrain and this camp will explore the best of it.

After reviewing avalanche safety procedures on the first morning, we’ll spend the rest of the day experiencing for ourselves what makes Rogers Pass a world-class backcountry ski destination. On day two, we’ll set off up the Connaught Creek drainage toward Balu Pass for the start of the traverse that will take us to some rare stashes in Catamount Creek that are seldomly skied at Rogers Pass. We’ll be setting our sights instead on the longest and less-frequented runs that are more than a day trip for most people, skiing the lines that some people have heard of, but few have experienced. After camping out over night in the middle of the traverse, we’ll continue our quest for steep unskied lines before ultimately ending the traverse at Bostock Creek.

This traverse hits the best of all the ski mountaineering that Rogers Pass has to offer.

Level of Difficulty

This camp is designed for people with some previous ski mountaineering experience. You must have a good level of fitness, be able to comfortably ski the equivalent of blue/intermediate runs at downhill ski areas, and be able to ski with a 16 – 18kg (35 – 40lb) pack for several hours. No glacier gear is required for this trip, making the packs a little lighter, however participants will be expected to share in the carrying of group gear and food.

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2010 Planned Itinerary*

April 1 – Meet at 8:00pm at the Glacier Park Lodge in Rogers Pass, BC, stay at Glacier Park Lodge
April 2 – Explore the legendary steep and deep snow on a classic day trip at Rogers Pass. Stay at Glacier Park Lodge
April 3 - 4– Traverse from Balu to Bostock creek. One night of winter camping makes the adventure complete.
*Subject to change.

Included

Guiding throughout the camp
2 nights shared accommodation at the Glacier Park Lodge in Rogers Pass
Breakfasts and lunches April 2, 3, and 4
Dinner on April 3
All group gear including tents for the traverse

Not Included

Transportation to/from Rogers Pass (participants will be expected to use their own vehicles to carpool)
Meals other than those listed above (restaurant meal are available at the Glacier Park Lodge)
Personal gear (see equipment list)

Staff:

ACMG Guide Jim Gudjonson		Camp Manager Neil Warren

Jim has been a favourite among Alpine Club Activities' participants for 15+ years. Growing up in Golden, the Selkirk Mountains have been his playground for many years. He has been a “regular” at the General Mountaineering Camp for many years and is always keen to seek out the new and different. And one more run… always one more run.

Other great winter trips offered by the Alpine Club of Canada:

	Banff Mountain Film Festival - Ice Climbing November 9 - November 13, 2009		Wapta Traverse - Week 1 March 20 (eve) - March 27, 2010
	Rockies Ice February 14 - February 19, 2010		Balu to Bostock Ski Traverse April 1 - April 4, 2010
	Marmot Women's Ski Camp March 5 - March 9, 2010		Wapta Traverse - Week 2 April 3 (eve)- April 10, 2010
	First Summits Winter Mountaineering March 11 (eve)- March 15 (eve), 2010		Butters Lake Ski Traverse April 9 (eve)- April 17, 2010
	Kokanee Powder Week March 13 - March 20, 2010		Peakbagging on the Columbia Icefield May 1 (eve) - May 8, 2010

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