neve day

 Had a blast with J dilly (Julian Stoddart) yesterday in the Garibaldi zone. Our vision was a summit day via Mt. Atwell followed by a tasty ski of its S face/gully. Upon reaching said face and seeing an avalanche cycle in the works , an 'on the ground' decision was made to finish via the Garibaldi Neve traverse - A classic in its own right. Here, dear reader, is an account of such things...:

 Squamish from the aproach. My Rockies friends may fret at this image, rest assured there IS snow up high and in fact are walking on the stuff at this very second. Down low people are drinking pina colada's, surfing and rock climbing..oh, da cooast.

 Approaching Atwell, Julian busted a rugged yet consistent pace as seen in this picture.

 Some tasty shots - Super Couloir and Camel Toe (seriously)

 Atwell. Not on for today.

On the Neve. Our whippets, ice axes and foot crampons were only used to improve 'core image' while walking on the mostly flat traverse and for lunch time foto ops.

Garibaldi Lake, Neve.

A classic end to a great spring time tour. As this tour needs a pick up car and ours was safely parked 60 KM away, we rested completely on the kindness of strangers. Thanks to Laura and another kind group who in a team effort, got us to the car and made it all work!