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Homerun and Tombstone – Whitecap Alpine Touring in April

Whitecap Alpine Day 3 and 4 The Whitecap Alpine story wouldn’t exist without Ron Andrews, picture left. While his son, Lars, has made it the ski touring destination it is, Ron’s sweat exists in the each of the walls of … Continue reading

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Flyin and Melissas – Whitecap Alpine Touring in April

Whitecap Alpine – April Touring in the Duffey
This was a last minute hut fill so Lee and I were there and joined by a bunch of new people, two from Whistler, Marilyn and Stevie, three from the US – Watson, Dermot and Misha, another guy from California – Dave, and Skafdi from Nanaimo. Plus another group from Vancouver, Gary, Nick, Karen and Catherine. Our custodian this year is the Legendary Ron Andrews, still hopping and hard to keep still, our cook Sheila, two guides – Veronika and Darcy and the powder slave Mark. Continue reading

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Whitecap Alpine – We had to get high to get snow

Another trip to Whitecap alpine during the winter that wasn’t.

Lee, Sharon, RobM, JLo, Stu and Linda. We are joined by 14 other people, to make 20 guests in the Hut. Our custodian this year is the Legendary Ron Andrews, still hopping and hard to keep still, our cook Julie Perkins, two guides – Ross Berg ( Altus Mountain Guides) , Joey Vosburgh and an powder slave Sam McKoy. Continue reading

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Whitecap – Day 4 – Telephone Gullies

Three and a half day trip with Whitecap Alpine at McGillivary Lodge north of Pemberton
Day 4 – Telephone Gullies and Disco – This story has complete map at Everytrail and Video
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Whitecap Alpine – Day 3 – C.O.D.Y Melissa’s and Cruise Control

Three and a half day trip with Whitecap Alpine at McGillivary Lodge north of Pemberton
Day 3 – C.O.D.Y, Melissa’s, Cruise Control
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Whitecap Alpine – Day 2 – Vampiro Lesbos

Three and a half day trip with Whitecap Alpine at McGillivary Lodge north of Pemberton
Day two – Vampiro Lesbos near Star Mountain
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Whitecap Alpine – Day 1 – Fly In

Three and a half day trip with Whitecap Alpine at McGillivary Lodge north of Pemberton
Day one – Flying in and quick ski to Home Run
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Whitecap Alpine – Departure Day

Whitecap Alpine at McGillivray Pass, Standard Ridge – McGillivray Ridge, December 30 – Jan 4, 2006 Continue reading

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Whitecap Alpine – LG98 – Time to Farm

Whitecap Alpine at McGillivray Pass, Standard Ridge – McGillivray Ridge, December 30 – Jan 4, 2006 Continue reading

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Whitecap Alpine – Standard ridge – Home Run Bowl

Whitecap Alpine at McGillivray Pass, Standard Ridge – McGillivray Ridge, December 30 – Jan 4, 2006 Continue reading

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