Mt Cheam on Skis
I've had my eyes on this peak for a while now, having flown over it multiple times in a helicopter and knowing that there is a relatively easy hiking trail up the backside. My hinderance has always been the approach, requiring a rugged 4v4. Fortunately I had met a buddy skiing solo in the Coquihalla and we joined forces for this mission. We were able to park pretty high up the road at 1050m. coverage was spotty and limited turnarounds past there. There was another fellow out on skis this weekend also. We were able to ride in his vehicle another 3km further up the road. Mid April proved to be a great time to get out here! I imagine the meadows and upper slopes will hold skiable snow into May also. The summer trailhead Another parties hiking tracks through what would have been slow and deep snow The American Border peaks. Canadian border peak (left) and Tomyhoi (right) Tomyhoi is the one with the visually impressive summit glacier (credit to D for the beta) A...