Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Wells Grey - Part 1

This had been a dream of mine for a long time... Fortunately we made it a reality this year and spent a week in the backcountry of Wells Grey Provincial Park, BC. We had an amazing group and couldn't have asked for better conditions. Heady, Nick, Robin, Grant, Heather, Ian, Agata and myself should have brought snorkels, as it snowed over 90 cms that week. Can't wait to go back next year. Enjoy the pics.

Coolest cat ever! We had to take a 12 km logging road to the park boundary and hike another 4 km to the hut. However, with the rediculous amount of food that we brought, that 4 km was done twice and Manks, Robin and I almost didn't make it...

Our first home, Trophy Hut, complete with composting toilets, propane heat, individual beds, and the best part a sauna!

Did I mention the snow. Heady is loving life, look at that pow grin.

The most stylie skier out there, Mr. Gordon.

Heather rippin the pow.

Schipper's killer air. I think he hit every booter in the park.

Agata up to her waist.

Wells Grey - Part 2

After a 4 night stay in Trophy, we made the long traverse across to Discovery Cabin, deeper in the park. It was a spectacular traverse with some great turns. The hut was hidden in a valley at the base of a dynamite run. At this point we were accompanied by our fearless guide Ian, who was kind enough to ski cut some slopes that hadn't been touched in a few weeks.
Trophy Hut, notice the fresh snow on the roof!
Carving an uptrack to the backside of Discovery.

This was the lightest snow I have ever skied. You could pull your pole through it with no resistance at all. I believe I may have a pow grin.

Meadow in front of Discovery.

Nick leaving his mark.

Robin rippin the ridge.


Traverse on the way out of Discovery, the start of a really long day.


A final group shot in the park. What a trip.