LOC: Coudre Point, Nairn Falls PP,
15°C
Sky
Broken, Elev. 230M, Wind Calm, No Precip.
Arrived
in Whistler yesterday, to prepare for a ski trip to the Wahoo Tower
area in the Powell River Forest District. Wahoo Tower is a moderately
high peak (2800m) surrounded by massive glaciers and other adjacent
high points. The Manatee Glacier is to the south and Sirenia Glacier
is to the north. The western flanks of this high plateau drain into
the East Toba River and subsequently into the Toba River and Inlet.
My
partners on this adventure are Kat and Martina Halik, and Sam a
friend of Martina's. I work with Kat on Mt. Washington Ski Patrol
and have toured with her before. Martina I met last Spring when she
came to work at Mt. Washington for a short time. She is working
towards becoming an ACMG ski guide and this trip is part of her
preparation. Sam is an Australian who has been in BC for three
years. He works sometimes as a chef.
Sam
and Martina have been friendly so far. Martina is staying
temporarily in the apartment of a friend who is away traveling. This
has been useful, giving us a place to prepare for for the trip. The
friend's roommate is there, so the rest of us must stay away so as to
not upset him. Martina has not accepted any help with the food
preparation which must have been a lot of work.
I
am optimistic about the trip, though it's success is very weather
dependent. I think the group has sufficient experience, strength,
and knowledge for success. This is the greatest winter adventure I
have participated in yet and matches in length any kayak trip I have
done. I see this as taking the next step in my life journey. I am
reminded of how I felt when I went for my SKGABC Level II exam on
Saltspring Island: excitement and anxiety over the future I am making
for myself.
Here
however, the test will be to make no bad mistakes and to come back
safe and happy. There is no examiner except myself. These are the
important steps to take in life, in order to be actively in control
rather than swept along. I hope to take many more.
This
is also my first adventure off of Vancouver Island. My comfort zone,
mentally and physically is expanding.
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