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[[Category:Intro to Backcountry Skiing]]
Intro to Backcountry Skiing is a trip aimed at people who can ski already who want to get into backcountry skiing and tent camping.  The objective of the trip is to camp and do some skiing above camp, or climb a peak and ski down (not just skiing to camp and back).  Participants should ski well enough that they will be able to descend through forest with a pack on without hitting trees, but they do not have to look remotely good while doing it (this is called Survival Skiing).  The trip is a one night excursion to an area with simple terrain and no hut.  Participants stay in tents and cook in a snow kitchen, while getting some advice on travelling in the backcountry and winter camping from the more experienced trip leaders.
Intro to Backcountry Skiing is a trip aimed at people who can ski already who want to get into backcountry skiing and tent camping.  The objective of the trip is to camp and do some skiing above camp, or climb a peak and ski down (not just skiing to camp and back).  Participants should ski well enough that they will be able to descend through forest with a pack on without hitting trees, but they do not have to look remotely good while doing it (this is called Survival Skiing).  The trip is a one night excursion to an area with simple terrain and no hut.  Participants stay in tents and cook in a snow kitchen, while getting some advice on travelling in the backcountry and winter camping from the more experienced trip leaders.


Past locations have included
Past locations have included


* Marriot Basin, ''(before the construction of the [[Wendy Thompson Hut]])''
* Marriott Basin, ''(before the construction of the [[Wendy Thompson Hut]])''
* Needle Peak, Coquihalla
* Needle Peak, Coquihalla
* Caspar Creek
* Caspar Creek
* Red Heather
* Rainbow Lake


=Into to Backcountry Skiing 2007=
==Equipment List==
 
Date: '''''February 3-4'''''
 
Pre-Trip Meeting was on Monday, January 29th, 6pm in the clubroom. A number of people weren't there or couldn't make it, so we will do the rest of the organising of the trip here on the wiki.
 
'''''Location:''''' Rainbow Peak, West of Alta Lake in Whistler
 
'''''Driving Instructions:'''''
Take Highway 99 to Whistler. Take the Alta Lake Road turnoff, about 1km south of the Creekside Gondola on Whistler. You will notice this turnoff by the big sign for "Le Gros" restaurant. A prominent sign on Twentyone Mile Creek indicates the Rainbow Lake trailhead. 
 
 
==Sign-up==
 
===Instructor Sign-up===
 
# Matthew Baker
# Pete Hudson
# Christian Veenstra
 
===Student Sign-up===
 
(max 18)
 
# Matthew Carroll
# Charlie Caunt
# Pawel Mirski (Snowboarder)
# Tristan Banwell
# Line Christiansen
# Christian Champagne (2 person 4-season tent, pots, stove)
# Jeff Ferguson
# Lisa Blachut
# Piotr Forysinski (UBC fairview. have 2 person 4-season tent and propane stove. not veggie)
# Stefan Verster (snowboarder)
# Bronwyn Jarvis (have a 4 person, 3-season tent; live at 41st & blenheim; NOT a vegetarian and plan on bringing chili or curry and buttered rum; unfortunately can no longer have ppl up to whistler fri night as brother is using place and does not like to share. will stone him upon next meeting)
# Stu Masterman
# Thomas Rowntree (Piotr's friend. is coming, but will already be in Whistler)
# Jan Ulrich
# Marcus Rohrbach (Snowboarder)
# Meghan Anderson
# Rick Havlak
<!-- Replace <br> with your name to sign up! -->
 
==Rides==
Please indicate here if you have a car, where you are leaving from and how many people you can transport.
 
'''Drivers Name''' [email, location leaving from, # of passengers]
 
'''Matthew Carroll''' [m@tthew.org.uk, 19th + Dunbar, 6] ([http://www.cooperativeauto.net/ CAN] [http://www.dodge.com/caravan/ minivan], booked, coming to UBC, and considering driving up Friday night, see [http://www.ubc-voc.com/phorum2/read.php?f=1&i=21928&t=21928 message board thread])
 
# Christian Veenstra
# Christian Champagne
# Piotr Forysinski
# <br>
# <br>
# <br>
 
'''Pete Hudson''' [pmbhudson@hotmail.com, Nelson & Burrard - may swing into Kits but want to avoid UBC, 4]
# Lisa Blachut
# <br>
# <br>
# <br>
 
 
'''Matthew Breakey''' [hairycow@gmail.com, MacDonald & 4th, 4]
# Matthew (tent,stove)
# Charlie (tent)
# Line
# Stuart
 
'''Jeff Ferguson''' [jferg1@interchange.ubc.ca, 11th & Camosun, 4]
# Jeff (obviously)(tent,stove)
# Meghan Anderson
#
#
 
==Food Groups==
 
2-3 is a good number for a food group. It also works well to food group with the same people you're sharing a tent with.
 
'''The Veggie Parade - all aboard the legume train'''
 
# Lisa Blachut
# Matthew Carroll (stove + fuel, we probably want 2 stoves if Afton comes)
# Matthew Baker
#
 
'''Christians' Meat Eating Consortium''' (has stove+pot+fuel - you can carry some of these)
 
# Christian Veenstra
# Christian Champagne (finally, no vege meals!)
# Perhaps even three, but two is easier
 
==Tents==
 
Please indicate here if you have a tent suitable for winter camping, and how many it can sleep.
 
'''Matt's Moss Winter Bombshelter [3]'''
 
# Lisa Blachut
# Matthew Carroll
# Matthew Baker
 
'''Christian's Sleeping Consortium'''
 
# Christian Veenstra
# Will you be the mystery person?
# Oh god, you have no idea how crowded this tent is with three people.  We should really keep it to two.
 
'''Piotr's tent <2>'''
# Piotr himself (how surprising)
# Tom Rowntree
 
'''bronwyn's tent of witchdoctors and capaciousness <4, 3-season>'''
# me
# Marcus Rohrbach
# person who produces lots of body heat when they sleep
# person who produces lots of body heat when they sleep
 
'''Champagne's Tent of Love <2, 4-season>'''
# Myself
# Some lucky lady (hopefully...) (watch out ladies he may try to suffocate you in your sleep)
 
== Equipment List ==


===Personal===
===Personal===
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'''In winter especially, none of your clothing should be made out of cotton. Anything synthetic is safe. Just remember, Cotton Kills.'''
'''In winter especially, none of your clothing should be made out of cotton. Anything synthetic is safe. Just remember, Cotton Kills.'''


====Camping====
{{master gear list|days=2|ski=1|season=winter}}
 
*sleeping pad - you may want to consider also grabbing a thin foamy or other pad (or even a few garbage bags) to provide a little more insulation - most people are cold in the night if they can feel the snow below them
*sleeping bag (rated for winter or 3 season if you sleep warm)
 
====Clothes====
 
*warm jacket (fleece or down)
*warm pants (fleece or thick long underwear)
*long underwear
*layers (fleece or wool sweaters)
*toque, mitts (2 pairs, or a set of waterproof shells)
*warm socks (2 pairs, wool/wool mix)
*waterproof jacket (goretex or coated nylon)
*waterproof pants (goretex or coated nylon)
*gaiters
*good waterproof boots (wax them before the trip) or ski boots
*goggles if skiing
*sunglasses
 
====Transport====
 
*skis and skins / snowboard and snowshoes / etc
*poles
 
====Other====
 
*cup, bowl, spoon, knife
*toothbrush etc.
*sunscreen
*water bottle (1L)
*lunch, snacks, breakfast, dinner contribution (in winter you will need 2500-3500 calories per day, fat-rich stuff keeps you warm)
*headlamp
*garbage bags - bring a few, these are useful for everything
*gas money for your driver
*spare batteries for headlamp, beacon and anything else that uses 'em
 
====Avalanche Safety Gear====
 
*avalanche transceiver
*shovel
*probe (optional but recommended)
 
====Optional Extras====
 
*camera
*musical instruments
*large quantities of mulled wine - or hard booze (more value for your weight)
 
===Small Group===
'''2-3 people per group'''
 
*tent
*stove + fuel + lighter (you'd be surprised how often one of these stays home)
*pots


===Big Group===
===Big Group===
'''Everyone'''
Make sure that if you don't have one of these yourself, you at least know where it is:


*Tent
*first aid kits
*first aid kits
*song books
*song books
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*maps, compass, etc
*maps, compass, etc
*repair kit
*repair kit
==Events==
See [[:Category: Intro to Backcountry Skiing]] for both past events and the next trip. The new trip page for the year is usually posted in early January.
[[Category: Events]]
[[Category: Intro to Backcountry Skiing]]
[[Category: Skiing Trips]]

Latest revision as of 18:06, 31 January 2019

Intro to Backcountry Skiing is a trip aimed at people who can ski already who want to get into backcountry skiing and tent camping. The objective of the trip is to camp and do some skiing above camp, or climb a peak and ski down (not just skiing to camp and back). Participants should ski well enough that they will be able to descend through forest with a pack on without hitting trees, but they do not have to look remotely good while doing it (this is called Survival Skiing). The trip is a one night excursion to an area with simple terrain and no hut. Participants stay in tents and cook in a snow kitchen, while getting some advice on travelling in the backcountry and winter camping from the more experienced trip leaders.

Past locations have included

  • Marriott Basin, (before the construction of the Wendy Thompson Hut)
  • Needle Peak, Coquihalla
  • Caspar Creek
  • Red Heather
  • Rainbow Lake

Equipment List

Personal

In winter especially, none of your clothing should be made out of cotton. Anything synthetic is safe. Just remember, Cotton Kills.

Personal items are in regular font, shared items are in italic font

Essentials

  • water bottle (at least 2L, unless you know yourself)
  • headlamp and batteries
  • sunscreen
  • sun glasses and/or goggles
  • map
  • compass
  • backpack
  • pocket knife
  • whistle
  • lighter and/or waterproof matches
  • first aid kit
  • Toilet Paper
  • tent

Clothing / Equipment

  • warm jacket (fleece or down)
  • long underwear (top and bottom)
  • toque / hat
  • mitts / gloves
  • weatherproof jacket (goretex or coated nylon or softshell if weather is forecast to be sunny)
  • weatherproof pants (goretex or coated nylon or softshell if weather is forecast to be sunny)
  • hiking poles?
  • gaiters (optional if your pants have an integrated snow cuff)
  • warm pants (fleece or down)
  • insulated booties (optional)

Food

  • Lunch and snacks x2
  • Breakfast x1
  • Dinner x1

Sleeping

  • sleeping bag
  • sleeping pad
  • ear plugs, because somebody will snore (optional)

Cooking and Eating

  • bowl, spoon
  • Stove with fuel. If using white gas, for each person bring 200 mL
  • Pot and matching pot gripper
  • Toothbrush

Ski hardware

  • ski helmet (optional) (most climbing helmets do not protect from frontal or side impacts and are not acceptable substitutes)
  • skis (must have touring bindings that allow the heel to be free) or a split snowboard
  • skins for going uphill. They must fit your skis and have reasonable glue. Test them.
  • bindings. Applies particularly for splitboards.
  • poles
  • boots to match your skis or snowboard - there are many different kinds of binding interfaces. Make sure to test that both your boots fit into your bindings before the trip.
  • ski repair kit

Avalanche Safety Gear

  • 457kHz avalanche transceiver (with batteries, tested in advance)
  • shovel
  • probe
  • snow saw (optional)
  • rutschblock cord (optional)
  • loupe (optional)
  • crystal card (optional)
  • CAC Avaluator card (optional)
  • CAC Public Avalanche Bulletin Printout{{#if:|

===Climbing Gear===}}


Big Group

Make sure that if you don't have one of these yourself, you at least know where it is:

  • Tent
  • first aid kits
  • song books
  • snow saw
  • maps, compass, etc
  • repair kit

Events

See Category: Intro to Backcountry Skiing for both past events and the next trip. The new trip page for the year is usually posted in early January.

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