2003-11-04 00:00:00, Team Dirt
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Early season turns that is. On September 18th 2003 a pack of five snow
hungry enthusiasts set out on an adventure to achieve the first turns of
the season on a remote glacier located in the interior of BC. With over
two weeks of rain at cool temperatures and the sight of the white dream on
the upper peaks the crew was keen and eager to get some…
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“Every fall around this time of year I get this sudden excitement, this
urge to satisfy my inner need of chasing the snow. Every fall a plan is
developed, words put into action, and every fall I’m reminded of the
strain, reminded of the pain, reminded of the suffering to propel an early
season expedition to satisfy my deep fetish to make that first turn”
-Colin Puskas
“I don’t want to jinx us but getting here went better than expected. It’s
always a crap shoot with these fall expeditions. About half seem to end in
epics; either that or they are mind blowing…so far so good. Fresh snow and
clear skies forecasted.”
-Kevin Hjertass
“Why is it every year my first rusty turns have life and death consequences?”
-Dave Taylor
“Skied three runs, 2 of them were awesome and the other was just nice
early season turns. Were all really tired after today but keen for the
clearing in the weather to arrive. One of my best early season days ever!”
-Brandon Peterson
“Lady Luck and Mother Nature must have gotten together for us. Nothing
Lesbian – I just mean everything has gone really well. Just enough snow
for good turns and an easy hike up to the glacier. I just hope the massive
pack rat outside doesn’t get in and gnaw my ear off!”
-Robin Scrimger
“There is nothing like a good early season trip to get the stoke on for
the year. I just wish that everyone would be able to experience the simple
joy of the backcountry”
-Dave Taylor
“Words don’t even describe the fruitful day we just experienced. Light
snow last night, a bit of wind and bluebird skies set up the conditions to
be beyond epic. Mid winter snow, 45degree face and combination of sun and
wind loading allowed for us to ski off the summit of Mt. Harmon in a
rather exposed chute down to the glacier below. Face shots were had and
hoots and hollers were heard as the snow rumbled down the mountain as an
adrenaline gauging sluff. Mix that with some good friends, dinner and some
beers on the way home and a relaxing dip in the hot springs makes for one
epic early season adventure complete with après ski.”
-Colin Puskas
“Till the snow flies, my memory is burned of epic adventures to come”
-Colin Puskas
*Glacier travel is extremely dangerous and best accomplished by
experienced guides and enthusiasts. Having the knowledge to navigate them,
the right equipment to perform rescue and the understanding of the ice is
only a start. Glaciers hold many hidden dangers and due to the remoteness
of there location they pose serious consequences with even the most minor
accident. Backcountry travel is based solely upon the self rescue theory
and one must be prepared when entering the risks.
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