Monthly Archives: April 2014

Backcountry Skiing at Sol Mountain, BC – Last Day

Posted on April 10, 2014 by debbie

Years ago when Murray started backcountry skiing I remember saying that I would never go into the wilds in the winter. Too dangerous. Too scary. On Sunday, as I was sitting in the trees all by myself waiting for Murray … Continue reading →

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Backcountry Skiing at Sol Mountain, BC – Day 2

Posted on April 7, 2014 by murray

It’s the day we head out on a long trip. The tour starts with skiing, no uphill trek. The turns are on wind sifted snow and not the sun soaked stuff that was on the same slope yesterday. The run … Continue reading →

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Backcountry Skiing at Sol Mountain, BC

Posted on April 6, 2014 by debbie

We hear the thup thup thup before we see the small red helicopter. It circles the clearing near Sugar Lake outside Cherryville, BC and then drops down to the grass. After a short time, I find myself sitting in the … Continue reading →

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Backcountry Skiing Packing List

Posted on April 2, 2014 by debbie

Now that I have added backcountry skiing to my repertoire of sports and reasons to travel, I need a packing list. Murray has one but it is hand written. Time for the official Backcountry Skiing – Day Trips Packing List. … Continue reading →

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