Spearhead Country

Was able to enjoy a couple of great days lately in the company of good people, touring around and skiing nice lines in the Spearhead zone. These outings were exclusive to the Whirlwind/Overlord and Fissile area.

Whirlwind Peak, Overlord Glacier.

Gaining altitude on the shoulder of Whirlwind peak.

Our goal was to ski this line just E of the overlord glacier, handrailing the right cliff and skirting right beyond that,

Enjoying some tasty N Facing preserved turns on said run.

Our goal realized!

On the way back the light changed again and again, from back-lit to direct, ambient to austere. Magic.

John looking up at Fissile.

Fissile Peak, Bananarama

On this day I met with Jim for a lap on Fissile Peak, it was very warm and the skiing could best be described as doable. Fun was had though, skiing this classic Whistler slackcountry run.

Jim on approach

Fissile bootpack.

Marginal yet fun.