Dates:
March 8 - 11, 2008
April 5 - 8, 2008
May 2 - 5, 2008

Private dates available on request - please contact our office directly

Your first day will likely get you out into the heart of the Spearheads, with camp established close to Mount Trorey. After camp is set up there is usually time for a ski ascent (and descent!) of nearby Trorey or Mount Decker.

Day 2
You will be up early and out across the Trorey Glacier heading towards the high col across to the Platform glacier and your high camp on the Ripsaw Glacier.

Again, more skiing will be done either en-route if the conditions are right, or after camp is set up in the afternoon.

Day 3
From your camp on the Ripsaw you will traverse over and down 6-7 more glaciers through the most complex terrain of the whole trip to end up camped near Overlord peak. This day often includes a ski ascent of Overlord if the conditions permit!

Day 4
Your final day will include a spectacular run down the Whirlwind Glacier and towards Singing Pass for the final ski out to Whistler Village and a welcome break enjoying a post-trip celebratory meal!

• Touring skis (AT or Tele); or, split snowboard
• Boots - touring boots appropriate to your bindings. A warm and comfortable boot is recommended.
• Poles (collapsible poles are best for 'boarders)
• Climbing skins for skis or split board
• Backpack, approx. 70+ liters capacity suitable for carrying all required gear.
• Hard shell outerwear jacket – waterproof/breathable type with hood (Gore-tex, etc.) (1)
• Outerwear pants or bibs – same as above (ones with full zips are nice for ventilation while touring)
• Personal active-wear clothing layers that are adjustable and suitable for all conditions (no cotton)
• Down or synthetic warm parka/jacket
• Sleeping bag – down or synthetic; good for –15 degrees Celsius
• Sleeping pads – Therma rest type and/or closed cell foam style (1)
• Lightweight camp booties for around camp (optional)
• Personal kit (toothbrush, personal meds, etc.)
• Gaiters (unless your ski pants have built-in gaiters or snow-cuffs)
• Gloves or mitts with removable wool or synthetic liners (1 pair, plus 1 pair extra)
• Lightweight gloves - wind stopper, fleece, etc (1 pr)
• Sweater or vest - wool, fleece or down
• Toque/warm hat - wool or fleece
• Hat with sun brim - baseball cap style (1)
• Sunglasses with side protection and 100% UV blockage
• Ski goggles
• Headlamp with fresh batteries plus 1 set extra batteries
• Misc. personal items (camera, journal, etc.)
• Water bottle w/insulation (no "hose"-systems) - 2 liter
• Compass & map in waterproof bag (optional)
• Note pad and pencil
• Knife - small pocket-knife style
• Avalanche transceiver (supplied by CWMS if needed)
• G3 Shovel (supplied by CWMS if needed)
• G3 Probe (supplied by CWMS if needed)
• Harness (supplied by CWMS if needed)

Communal equipment required:
(this may be shared among the group participants)
• 2 or 3 person tents (as necessary)
  
• Single burner stoves and fuel (1 stove per 2-3 people)
  
• Cooking sets (2 pots per 3 people

All other group safety gear and emergency equipment is supplied by CWMS (ropes, crevasse rescue gear, satellite phone, etc)

Please go over this list before the trip to ensure that you are properly prepared. Contact our office if you have any questions, and we can suggest places for you to purchase or rent equipment if needed. Keep in mind that you will be spending all of your time outdoors in the snow in cold conditions (-5 to -20), and that the weather can vary from one extreme to the other. It is recommended that you also have a set of spare street clothes for the end of the trip after you have left the mountains.