Friday, May 03, 2013

Glacier Ski Camp, Wahoo Tower Area - Last Day and Reflections

LOC: Ferry, en route from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay
Sky Clear, Wind Strong from the North, BARO 1028, No Precip

I got a good sleep last night, either from exhaustion or relief in the knowledge we would be going home in the morning.

The morning was beautiful and we packed up surrounded by the magnificent peaks we had challenged ourselves with. There was a large avalanche on Mt. Sirenia and we wondered when it had come down.

We tried calling Dale a couple of times but the Satellite phone couldn't get a signal. Sam made oatmeal and I took down the tent. Finally, we got through to Dale but only the answering machine. I guessed that meant he was already on his way. And no doubt, we soon heard the plane and then the recognizable shape on the horizon.

We hurriedly finished packing and boarded the plane. Dale looked so clean and happy. I snagged the passenger seat and really enjoyed the view on the way. It seemed magnificent to be able to move so easily above the rugged terrain.

We flew to the South of Overseer Mountain and Dale pointed out where the camp had been on Martina's earlier trip. When we came out of the drainage and Pemberton came into view below, it looked incredibly green and beautiful. I looked around and found Mt. Currie and felt oriented, I could return to life off the glacier.

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