Mini Wapta - Saturday, Feb 25, 2023

The Basics:
Event Type: Skiing 
Event Location: Wapta Icefield 
Event Starts:   Saturday, Feb 25, 2023 08:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 06:30 AM @ Peyto lake parking lot)  
Event Ends:   Sunday, Feb 26, 2023 10:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Tuesday, Feb 14, 2023 12:00 AM  
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Rob Denson
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 4
Minimum Group Size: 3
Number Registered So Far:   4 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

Note the Hut has not yet been booked but is available. Once I confirm interest and financial commitment from participants, it will be secured. If unavailable, alternate options will be offered or money refunded.

Drive down to the Peyto lake parking lot for 8am Saturday morning and gear up. Ski down to Peyto lake, across the lake, up the moraine and onto the glacier to reach Peyto hut. Unpack and go bag a peak and ski some turns. Sunday up early bag another peak on the Wapta and ski to Bow hut for lunch. Ski out to Bow lake and vehicles.

Required Items to Bring:

Ski touring gear

AVI gear

Glacier gear

Sleeping bag


Recommended Items to Bring:

List to follow


How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   06:30 AM
Carpool Location:   Peyto lake parking lot

Notes:

This trip will suit novices with some experience and above. The group will be selected to ensure that there is a mix of experience. Fitness and the ability to carry and ski with a 2 day pack is key.  Please read up on the trip before applying.




Cancellation Policy
You can view our cancellation policy here.

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Registration for this event closed on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 12:00 AM.