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Kootenay National Park

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Kindergarten Couloir

relatively chill North-facing line sitting above the south end of Boom lake in Banff National Park. We had the couloir on our list for the season as it gets a reputation for being a straight-forward Rockies Classic.

December 19, 2023 in Backcountry Skiing, Banff National Park, Kootenay National Park.

Mt Whymper Ski Ascent

Mt. Whymper avalanche and accident report. Sometimes things go a bit differently than expected in the mountains. Mt Whymper was a great day that was a bit closer to the edge than we planned for.

October 29, 2021 in Backcountry Skiing, Kootenay National Park.

Vermillion Peak Ski Ascent

The Vermillion peak ski tour is situated at the north end of Hwy 93 South in Kootenay National Park. The long avalanche path that faces North/West is a popular ski due to easy access through the burnt trees and a long, often excellent run to the road below. Ski quality on this aspect has deteriorated…

January 26, 2014 in Backcountry Skiing, Climbing, Kootenay National Park.

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