"Nomad Ridge" Tour and Turns

View of glades.

Got out January 28 with Curt for some cool backcountry exploration. I was originally thinking we could easily skin up to the hanging valley below the little unnamed peak, sometimes referred to as "Mt. Nomad". I thought the main upper Kananaskis Lake hiking trail would be a foot bashed in trail, it was, then the old road would be an easy skin, it was as well, but the steep trees above the old road was a very difficult uptrack. Lots of unconsolidated snow and we had to work hard to set a trail to the top of the ridge. Got in a great workout, and some great powder turns in the steep glades on the way down. Blue skies and calm conditions, resulted in a very enjoyable day out. 

Photo by Curt

Photo by Curt

Photo by Curt

Photo by Curt

Photo by Curt

Photo by Curt

Photo by Curt

Photo by Curt

Deception Pass Ski Tour

Fossil Mountain in the clouds. 

Had a fun tour with John. Had potentially targeted a summit bid for Fossil Mountain if the conditions allowed, but the wind and weather weren’t favourable. Pleasant day of skiing. 

Super windy and cold at Deception Pass