# Wapta Traverse (D3)

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Originally published at: [Wapta Traverse (D3)](https://accvi.ca/events/wapta-traverse-d3/)

4 Night Wapta Traverse

Trip Organizer: Neil Ernst ([neil@neilernst.net](mailto:neil@neilernst.net "mailto:neil@neilernst.net"))

Participants: 5 (2 spots remaining)

Group Decisions will be fundamental to the group dynamic and reducing risks. This is not a guided trip; the group will share decision making and follow the ACCVI [trip motto](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faccvi.ca%2Ftrip-leaders%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ckarun%40uvic.ca%7C99ec41b70d664acccf9408df2dfe8dcc%7C9c61d3779894427cb13b1d6a51662b4e%7C0%7C0%7C639280243454966118%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hBrKW8QxFBlIYx9CT18Mu1%2FEDodZZizycsTRCVI0VhU%3D&reserved=0 "Original URL: https://accvi.ca/trip-leaders/. Click or tap if you trust this link."). Neil is organizing logistics but is not in any way a mountain guide.

**Please note** : This trip is being posted now to meet the ACC trip posting requirements. Although I am happy to review and communicate with interested participants, it is early and I will not _actively be_ nailing down more detailed communication/plans and participants until January, 3 months prior to the trip date.

More information on the Wapta Traverse: [https://alpineclubofcanada.ca/ski-traverses/](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Falpineclubofcanada.ca%2Fski-traverses%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ckarun%40uvic.ca%7C99ec41b70d664acccf9408df2dfe8dcc%7C9c61d3779894427cb13b1d6a51662b4e%7C0%7C0%7C639280243455000239%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=swUU3Wg8gPMtO9fqS6Y9I06z%2BchINXdL%2FtlSl9A6iv8%3D&reserved=0 "Original URL: https://alpineclubofcanada.ca/ski-traverses/. Click or tap if you trust this link.")

Please email Neil Ernst ([neil@neilernst.net](mailto:neil@neilernst.net "mailto:neil@neilernst.net")) with experience, ACC membership, and any questions.

Dates: March 28th-April 1st ( 4 Nights on the route) 

 

Cost: huts are 200$ each, based on 5 people (1000$ total); if we are fewer then we will amortize the costs among the participants. Other expenses: wilderness fees, transportation (gas/ferry), road meals, accommodations before / after as needed. 

**Trip Requirements**

– Must have at least AST 1 (2 Preferred) & Crevasse rescue experience, preferably formal crevasse rescue training. Wilderness/remote first aid a plus.

– Ice Axe, Crampons, Harness, Rescue gear (biners/cord/micro-traxion…) are required gear.

This is a self guided traverse requiring participants to pack their own food and gear for the trip duration. There is challenging and complex terrain (ATES: Complex), avvy and overhead hazards, and unstable weather. Interested participants must have similar trip experience, required skills, and strong fitness. Strong fitness: ability to carry 20-30lb pack + skis on multiple 1000m+ vertical/10km horizontal ski days.

Tentative Itinerary:

Mar 27 Saturday: Travel. Overnight in the area. (Car Pooling is an option)

Mar 28 Sunday: crevasse rescue and transceiver refresher. Skin up to Peyto Hut.

Mar 29 (easter) Monday: Balfour Hut

Mar 30 Tuesday Balfour Hut

Mar 31 Wednesday Scott Duncan Hut

Apri 1: Thursday Out to road/overnight in area

April 2: Friday drive home