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Tag Archives: whitecap alpine
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
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
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
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
Neil, Lee, Sharon, Jake, and Steve Continue reading
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
Dan, Janitha, Georg and Neil Continue reading
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
Jake, Dan, Janitha, Georg and Steve Continue reading
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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
Jake, Dan, Janitha, Georg and Steve Continue reading
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Whitecap Alpine – Departure Day
Whitecap Alpine at McGillivray Pass, Standard Ridge – McGillivray Ridge, December 30 – Jan 4, 2006 Continue reading
Whitecap Alpine – LG98 – Time to Farm
Whitecap Alpine at McGillivray Pass, Standard Ridge – McGillivray Ridge, December 30 – Jan 4, 2006 Continue reading
Whitecap Alpine – Standard ridge – Home Run Bowl
Whitecap Alpine at McGillivray Pass, Standard Ridge – McGillivray Ridge, December 30 – Jan 4, 2006 Continue reading