It just doesn’t get much better than being at 2000m, in the sunshine, with lots of powder in all directions. As much as I love skate skiing for the workout and the social aspect, backcountry skiing is pretty special and always puts a smile on my face. No crowds, no noise, just peaceful white.
On the last day, I split from the group to do a fast & furious, relatively flat solo trip to Chainsaw Massacre … Movie here !
Check out the newest pictures by clicking on the Winter 2017 Gallery ….
Cycling up Washington Pass May 2017 IMG_2489
Cycling up Washington Pass May 2017
Cycling up Washington Pass May 2017 IMG_2491
Bow Yoho Traverse - Mt Gordon
Bow Yoho Traverse
Views from Guy Hut
Bow Yoho Traverse - Mt St Nick
Exit from Guy Hut
Guy Hut (photo by James)
Bow Yoho Traverse
Views from Guy Hut
Stanley Mitchell Hut
Stanley Mitchell Hut
Bow Yoho Traverse
Bow Yoho Traverse - Bow Hut
Bow Yoho Traverse - View from Bow Hut
Bow Hut
Bow Yoho Traverse
Leavenworth Skate Ski
Leavenworth Snowshoe Hike
Leavenworth after ice storm
Leavenworth after ice storm
Ice man
Leavenworth
Winthrop Patterson Hike
Patterson Mountain
Skippy at Patterson Mountain
Winthrop Skate Ski
Winthrop Skate Ski
Winthrop ski with Frances and Keith
Wood splitting at Wheeler Hut
Wheeler Hut
Wheeler Hut
Snowshoe around Wheeler Hut
Start of hike to Wheeler Hut
Wheeler Hut
Asulkan Cabin
Approach to Asulkan Cabin
Asulkan Cabin
Nordic Skate Ski
Nordic skate ski
View from ferry to Orcas Island
Eastsound Hotel
Orcas Island
Start of Orcas Island 50k
Orcas Island 50km Race
Big White Backcountry
Big White Backcountry
Big White Backcountry
McDougall Rim West Kelowna Dec 2016
McDougall Rim West Kelowna Dec 2016
Helicopter Sol Mountain Lodge Dec 2016
Heli landing Sol Mountain Lodge Dec 2016
Sol Mountain Skiing Dec 2016
Sol Mountain Lodge below
Sol Mountain Skiing Dec 2016
Sol Mountain Lodge
Sol Mountain Skiing Dec 2016
Sol Mountain Skiing Dec 2016
Sol Mountain Skiing Dec 2016
Sol Mountain Skiing Dec 2016
Sol Mountain Skiing Dec 2016
Mt Fostall
Sol Mountain Skiing Dec 2016
Sol Mountain Skiing Dec 2016
Sol Mountain Skiing Dec 2016
Getting ready at Sol Mountain Lodge
Sol Mountain group
Early morning Sol Mountain Lodge
Delicious food at Sol Mountain
Sol Mountain Skiing Dec 2016
Sol Mountain Skiing Dec 2016
Sol Mountain lodge
Getting ready Sol Mountain Lodge Dec 2016
Keyla in winter attire
Polar Bear Swim Jan 1 2017
Polar Bear Swim Jan 1 2017
Lake O'Hara skiing
Nordic xc ski
Big White backcountry ski
Big White backcountry ski
Polar Bear Swim Jan 1 2017
Leaving Lake O'Hara
Lake O'Hara skiing
Lake O'Hara
Lake O'Hara skiing
Lake O'Hara skiing
Lake O'Hara skiing
Lake O'Hara hut
Lake O'Hara near Alpine Club hut
Lake O'Hara hut
Lake O'Hara hut inside
Lake O'Hara skiing
Lake O'Hara skiing
Calgary Bow River
Calgary
Calgary
Snow dog