It had been a while since my last backcountry touring mission out of Whistler Blackcomb. After injuring my wrist in February, this was my first time heading back out into the alpine.
Our objective for the day was the North Face of Phalanx Mountain. There had not been much recent snowfall in the corridor, so our primary strategy was to locate wind-sheltered areas on north-facing terrain. The conditions strategy was successful, as we found excellent, dry powder preserved on the north-east aspects.
- Trip Type: Day Mission
- Location: Blackcomb Backcountry (Phalanx Mountain North Face)
- Starting Access: Showcase T-Bar
- Route Summary: Blackcomb Glacier – Spearhead Glacier – Phalanx Ridge – North/North-East Face – Poop Chute
- Date: March 8th, 2022
Because I didn’t record enough log details to write a complete step-by-step trip report for this specific day, I want to at least share the exact coordinates of our descent line for your trip planning data.
- Phalanx North Ski Descent Line GPS: 50°06’07.4″N 122°50’51.8″W
Sea to sky 