Backcountry skiing

[hafilax]

I've managed to piece together an AT setup and am looking forward to some backcountry skiing around here (I've done a bit in Roger's Pass and around Whitewater). Where do you guys go to earn your turns?

[PAW]

know some squish locals that have been making turns up on Paul Ridge the last 2days. Repots of 4ft at red heather. Sounds well settled with a bit of fluffies up top.

Paul Ridge is in Garibaldi Park use the Elfin Lakes approach. Pay parking @ trailhead.

[Miles]

Halifax,

There is tons of "near country" off of the ski resorts, Blackcomb, Whistler, Grouse, Seymour, Cypress, etc. Whistler-Blackcomb offers a backcountry access pass that is cheaper than the day pass, you get one ride up the lifts, as long as you have a beacon, probe, and shovel.

There is also tons of backcountry north of Whistler in the Pemberton area. Look for the book "Exploring the Coast Mountains on skis" by John Baldwin. I have visited several and recommend the Cayoosh Area where there is a nice cabin to spend the night.

[hafilax]

I've been studying Baldwin's book and have heard rumors that Matt Gunn is coming out with a new one soon. It's hard to discern the worthwhile trips though so I thought I'd see where the locals like to go.

I was up the Roe Cr FSR last weekend near Cypress Pk and had a blast. Good coverage but the creek was a b%$ch to cross. I'll check out Cayoush and Elfin (heard there were a lot of people up there last weekend). Thanks.