I have three noteworthy outings planned before leaving Vancouver in two weeks.1) Garibaldi Névé Traverse - This weekend, Tim and I will attempt a four-day ski touring & winter camping expedition in Garibaldi Provincial Park. The jury is out on the feasibility of the glacier and lake crossings required for the route we chose, but if things look safe the forecast is perfect - with a foot of fresh snow to fall while we're there. We may even reach the non-technical 2,700m peak of Mount Garibaldi (pictured here as-seen from Black Tusk), which Tim and I have talked about doing for a while.
2) Mother visits Vancouver - My mother (long-time reader of KennSabbatical) will be flying 4,000 km from London, Ontario to visit me in Vancouver for a few days. Aww cute.
3) Winter Ascent of The University Wall - Next weekend, I'm going to attempt a two-day eight-pitch winter Aid Climb of the University Wall (5.6 + A2). Rumor is that this is one of the best routes available on Squamish's Stawamus Chief (my climbing home). More details on this trip will come as the dates approach.
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ReplyDeleteGaribaldi Lake isn't frozen and it's too early in the season for the glacier. It'll never go.
ReplyDeleteNeither will University Wall, the days are too short. You're doomed.