It’s that time of year again when 1) our snowpack across the north country is at its peak in the mountains, 2) we’re feeling pretty satisfied about all the skiing we’ve enjoyed closer to home, and 3) several months of skiing and climbing have us tuned up and motivated for some more ambitious skiing adventures…
Every other year for nearly ten years now, we have managed to get up to Quebec’s Gaspe Peninsula to ski in the endless, rugged and beautiful backcountry of the Haute Gaspesie. Several mountain ranges define this region – which is also the northern terminus of the Appalachian Mountains – and nearly one dozen huts managed by Parcs Quebec help to keep skiers warm and dry after a long day in the mountains. Since we were up on the Gaspe last March, we might not make it back up there this year.
Then again, maybe our dreams will come true…
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When I returned from Katahdin last spring, I started exploring the idea of going to Gaspe this year. I’m not sure I can lead a trip there at this point, but if you’re ever looking for companions, let me know. W-EMT with 20 years of pro patrol experience and 23 years of telemark background! When real estate comes back, I’m going on one of your sail and ski trips too!
Heading up to the Gaspe Saturday…..After getting good soft snow at Katahdin all last week I am fired up!
Love to see some pics Bruce. Any highlights to share?
The students we had limited us somewhat but we skied off the summit twice, and off the south ridge of Hamlin once. we also hiked partway up some of the gullies on Hamlin. The real goods were on the south side of Baxter – super soft corn snow – but it was a little steep for a few of the students. Pics are up on my FB. You would never expect to get 7 bluebird days at Katahdin.
I’ve been wanting to ski Gaspe Bruce, how do I get to be one of your students?
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Bruce runs the outdoor/adventure program at Green Mountain College.