Monday, April 09, 2007

Great Canadian Tele Tour II

Last week I made a return trip to British Columbia to ski the Canadian Rockies and Selkirks. I met up with friends Chuck & Dan, and we ski toured in BC's backcountry, which is spectacular - cool valleys, awesome tree glades, and magnificent glaciers. B.C. is still sporting a 20 foot snowpack (you heard me right - 20 feet), and with snow stability & conditions ideal, we were able to tour up high on the glaciers and enjoy 2-4000ft. descents in glorious powder. I only shot video of the descents, but I came away with some decent images during the climbs. Thanks to Chuck for letting me take command of his Canon Elph, it was great to shoot lightweight again!

The amazing views above treeline...


Chuck, Dan and guide Randy below the Asulkan Glacier...


The Uptrack....


Climbing to the top of Bonney Glacier...


Creekbed down in the valley....


Chuck breaking trail to treeline powder laps...


And the glorious reward of the climb....


Dr. Suess-like tree moss...


Our hero...


Resting the weary legs in the hot springs...


Briliiant sunset...


Reflection on Slocan Lake...

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