Tag Archives: backcountry skiing

Baulder

Posted on April 10, 2016 by murray

Debbie’s day off. I head out with A, J and G. It’s the other side of the valley today. We’re in no big hurry to get out the door as it is day 3, and are tired and yesterday it … Continue reading →

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Snow, Ice, Slush and Schmoo

Posted on April 9, 2016 by debbie

It is said that the Inuit have dozens of words for snow and ice. We are experiencing many of those here at Sol Mountain Lodge. Itwas cold enough to freeze the top of the snow last night. Mur and I … Continue reading →

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Sol Mountain Lodge

Posted on April 8, 2016 by debbie

Five of us (of our group of 13) board a mosquito of a helicopter in Revelstoke and fly down the Columbia River Valley, turn right and buzz over the peaks. The ride is made thrilling (for me at least) by … Continue reading →

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Backcountry Skiing in April

Posted on April 7, 2016 by debbie

We are in Revelstoke to catch a heli to Sol Mountain Lodge tomorrow to embark on another backcountry ski adventure. This one is with a group of 13 people, mostly from Sundance Ski Shop. There will be various levels of skiing … Continue reading →

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Backcountry Skiing – Packing for the Trip

Posted on February 20, 2016 by debbie

There are two packing lists on our blog for backcountry skiing, one for day trips and one for what is needed for living in a lodge. This post discusses some points about packing for the lodge. When helicoptering into a backcountry … Continue reading →

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Mistaya Finale

Posted on February 14, 2016 by murray

It snowed 12 cm last night according to the Storm Board. That usually means the snow is deeper where the wind blows a bit. This can be a problem and increases the avalanche danger but we are headed back to … Continue reading →

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The Climb

Posted on February 13, 2016 by debbie

The group decides to start our ski day at “The Whaleback”. We will ski it a couple of times and maybe go to “The Leprechaun”. The top of The Whaleback is about 1,000 feet above the lodge. If we assume … Continue reading →

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Mistaya Lodge

Posted on February 12, 2016 by debbie

We like Mistaya Lodge. It is comfortable, homey, roomy, efficiently laid out and welcoming. Upon entering the doors from outside, we find ourselves in the boot room. An ample space for skiers to hang jackets, skins and store packs and … Continue reading →

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The Wind Scours

Posted on February 11, 2016 by murray

Off to the Whaleback. A place we have never skied before. But it looked good from across the valley so we are going to give it a try. It is an easy trek to get to the bottom and not too … Continue reading →

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It’s Sunny!

Posted on February 10, 2016 by murray

Our third day, Debbie stays at the lodge to rest. Six of us head up the hill. Same slope as the last two days, Heather Ridge. We might as well trash it. We know it is safe and we thought … Continue reading →

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