Tag Archives: Tantalus

Terrifically Tantalising and at Times Terrifying Traverse of the Tantalus by a Sexy Giggle of Pals

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Mary-Jo Weir Weiss

Group members: MJ, Lou, Simeon, and AJ Dates: June 22, 23, 24 (and also the 25th), 2023 Tuesday June 20th In the evening, we had a pre-trip meeting and decided that the conditions were good (supposedly the snow coverage … Continue reading →

Posted in Climb, Hike, Other, Trip Reports | Tagged mountaineering, Tantalus, Tantalus Traverse, traverse | Leave a comment

A Tantalizing Series of Unfortunate Events

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Matteo Agnoloni

Participants: Matteo Agnoloni and Kevin Burton Date: July 24 – July 28, 2016 Driving along the Sea-to-Sky highway, it is hard to avoid the beauty that is the Tantalus Range. Its rugged peaks make up a skyline that attracts attention … Continue reading →

Posted in Climb, Trip Reports | Tagged 2wd, Alpha, Alpha East Ridge, Alpine Climbing, Dione, Dione Southeast Face, mountaineering, multiday, Serratus, Serratus East Ridge, Small Group, summer, Tantalus, Tantalus Enchainment, Tantalus Provincial Park, Tantalus Southeast Spur, Tantalus Traverse | 10 Comments

Ossa Mountain Scramble

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Tucker Buchy

Exec Note: There are a few Trip Reports which got ‘forgotten’ at the pending stage on the website. Apologies that they weren’t published when they were submitted. We’ll release the few others like this over the coming weeks. With an … Continue reading →

Posted in Climb, Trip Reports | Tagged Mid Group, mountaineering, Ossa Mountain, scrambling, Tantalus, Tantalus Provincial Park, Weekend | 1 Comment

Blackcomb-Currie daytrip

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Christian Veenstra

Saturday, April 2nd. Normally, when trying to do a new (to me) ski traverse as a day-trip I end up spending far more time researching/planning the trip than I do on the trip itself (I think, for Tantalus it might … Continue reading →

Posted in Ski, Trip Reports | Tagged bivouac, Climb, climbing, daytrip, Face, Glacier, hiking, hitchhiking, McBride, ski, ski traverse, skiing, Snow, summer, Tantalus, Tantalus Provincial Park, toddler, traverse, Weekend, Whistler | 3 Comments

With my newly acquired VOC membership I was eagerly waiting for an opportunity to sign up for my first trip and then there it was: “Tantalus Range – beginner friendly” for August long weekend. So I signed up. However, it … Continue reading →

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Jennifer Reichert | Leave a comment

The Mountains Are Calling: VOC Tantalus Trip, August 2-4 2014

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Kathryn Ney

The Mountains Are Calling A novice’s account of the VOC Tantalus Trip, August 2-4 2014 The Tantalus Mountains emerge to the west of the Sea to Sky Highway in formidably angled peaks, graced with permanent snow fields and modest glaciers … Continue reading →

Posted in Climb, Trip Reports | Tagged Tantalus, Tantalus Provincial Park | 7 Comments

A full weekend – Bridges, Pemberton Icecap, and Squamish-Cheakamus Divide

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Christian Veenstra

After crossing the Tantalus Range in a day last season I have been anxious to get out there and do another new long traverse in a short amount of time. A new baby (now 7 months old) has generally limited … Continue reading →

Posted in Huts, Ski, Trip Reports, Workhike | Tagged backcountry, beginner, Brew Hut, Climb, climbing, Cypress, fall, Glacier, Harrison Hut, hiking, MEC, Mt. Fee, outhouse, overnight, pemberton, powder, Powder Mountain, ridge, ski, skiing, Slog, Snow, Spring, Squamish, sunny, Tantalus, Tantalus Provincial Park, traverse, Weekend, Winter | 11 Comments

Bicycling on Galiano and Salt Spring Islands

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Caroline Jung

Note: the recommended access to Dionisio Park is via foreshore or by water, the land owners request that people respect the road closure. Co-authored by Caroline and Spencer Ski touring is fun, but traverses, especially those involving days of whiteout glacier travel can … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycle, Trip Reports | Tagged Baker, bike, bivouac, boat, ferry, Galiano Island, Glacier, hike, shuksan, ski, ski touring, spencer, Spring, Squamish, Tantalus, Tantalus Provincial Park, Whiteout | 2 Comments

A Day to Remember

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Shane Duan

Earlier this year in the winter, the club replaced the front door at Sphinx (Burton) Hut with a new one. However, the new door had a big gap at the bottom which created various problems; for example, snow drift in, … Continue reading →

Posted in Accidents, Climb, Hike, Trip Reports | Tagged accident, Black Tusk, Climb, day trip, fall, Garibaldi Lake, Garibaldi Park, Glacier, helicopter, hike, hiking, Hope, outhouse, paddle, paddling, ridge, Running, scramble, scrambling, Snow, Sphinx Bay, Squamish, summer, Tantalus, Tantalus Provincial Park, Trail work, traverse, Weekend, Winter | Leave a comment

A Hanging Judge. July 4 Mountaineering.

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Olek Splawinski

After sleeping in at the trailhead of Mt Gimli, Jeff and I set off for Revelstoke around 9:00 with the goal of cragging in Begbie bluffs. On the ferry up from Slocan, I picked up a Revelstoke tourist information guide. … Continue reading →

Posted in Climb, Trip Reports | Tagged Bugaboo Provincial Park, Climb, climbing, cragging, ferry, Glacier, hike, mountaineering, ridge, scramble, Slocan, Slog, Snow, Tantalus, Tantalus Provincial Park, traverse | Leave a comment