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Mount Albert Edward Ski Tour

Contact Person

Andrew Pape-Salmon

Date and Time

Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 07:00 - 17:00

Host Organization(s)

Alpine Club of Canada

Trip Photos

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Map

Section Description

Mt Albert Edward

Long day ski tour from Mt Washington Resort to this 2093m summit in Forbidden Plateau with some turns down. Avi gear please. Optional overnight at Circlet Lake night of April 16th.

Click here for C3 rating with Alpine Club system.

Max Number of Participants

10

Accommodation Options

Riding Fool Hostel

Gear List

3 layers of upper body clothing – base, insulating and wind/water resistant (Gore-tex)
2 layers of lower body – base/insulating and wind/water resistant
Toque, warm gloves/mitts
Backcountry skis with metal edges (bindings that can release for climbing)
Climbing skins
Boots, thermal socks and poles
Avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel
1.5 litre+ of water
Lunch and snacks
Sun glasses and/or goggles
Blister kit (moleskin, duct tape) if you are prone to blisters or using boots for the first time (rentals)
Medications (e.g., asthma kit)