2018/19 Revelstoke and Area Updates

[JustChilling19]

Can anyone tell me how far it is from the start of the front Turtle Trail, off Kirkup, to the alpine/riding area? How far is the back trail back?

We went part of the way up today but made the decision to go back as there was two beginners with us (I’ve never been up there before). I’m sure they could have made it but didn’t want to chance it. I want to go back there with some more advanced guys and give it a try one day in the future. Would just like to know how long the access and coming home is or any other tips ppl have.

Based off the snow on the trail and trees I’m betting anyone who goes there will be well rewarded!

Emded up at Boulder and there is snow- off the beaten trail of course.

 

[adamg]

Can anyone tell me how far it is from the start of the front Turtle Trail, off Kirkup, to the alpine/riding area? How far is the back trail back?

We went part of the way up today but made the decision to go back as there was two beginners with us (I’ve never been up there before). I’m sure they could have made it but didn’t want to chance it. I want to go back there with some more advanced guys and give it a try one day in the future. Would just like to know how long the access and coming home is or any other tips ppl have.

Based off the snow on the trail and trees I’m betting anyone who goes there will be well rewarded!

Emded up at Boulder and there is snow- off the beaten trail of course.

I recommend this book as a great resource on the riding areas around Revelstoke:

 

[Lund]

Can anyone tell me how far it is from the start of the front Turtle Trail, off Kirkup, to the alpine/riding area? How far is the back trail back?

We went part of the way up today but made the decision to go back as there was two beginners with us (I’ve never been up there before). I’m sure they could have made it but didn’t want to chance it. I want to go back there with some more advanced guys and give it a try one day in the future. Would just like to know how long the access and coming home is or any other tips ppl have.

Based off the snow on the trail and trees I’m betting anyone who goes there will be well rewarded!

Emded up at Boulder and there is snow- off the beaten trail of course.

Its not far, once you leave Kirkup up through the tree's it opens up to the gas drop. It is a constant climb till the gas drop then you drop down into a drainage and pull up the side of and traverse around the mountain.
I highly recommend using a guide and only a fool would take beginner rider's in to Turtle, glad you made the right choice. It is an advance/expert riding area and imo not for the guys that come riding the mountain a couple times a year.

 

[climbmax]

Can anyone tell me how far it is from the start of the front Turtle Trail, off Kirkup, to the alpine/riding area? How far is the back trail back?

We went part of the way up today but made the decision to go back as there was two beginners with us (I’ve never been up there before). I’m sure they could have made it but didn’t want to chance it. I want to go back there with some more advanced guys and give it a try one day in the future. Would just like to know how long the access and coming home is or any other tips ppl have.

Based off the snow on the trail and trees I’m betting anyone who goes there will be well rewarded!

Emded up at Boulder and there is snow- off the beaten trail of course.

That was us you were talking to . Super pleased you made the right decision with a Novice group in tow. While Turtle is an amazing place it throws some curve balls to even the most seasoned veterans. It has super high exposure which is the biggest obstacle for a group with limited Avy travel training. 4 Active slide paths to navigate which can remain dormant but we have also seen all 4 go at one point or another.

So for "Decision of the day", I (we) am willing to take you on an all expense ride into the zone on your next visit. Providing you have AST as a basic and your group is able to respect the rules of the mountain. No booze or other things, 4 people max, proper survival gear, etc etc.
Let me know when your out again.
Safe sledding.
Cheers
RS

 

[reg28]

The value of a Fuji tour in the mountains...........priceless.

 

[Rene G]

That was us you were talking to . Super pleased you made the right decision with a Novice group in tow. While Turtle is an amazing place it throws some curve balls to even the most seasoned veterans. It has super high exposure which is the biggest obstacle for a group with limited Avy travel training. 4 Active slide paths to navigate which can remain dormant but we have also seen all 4 go at one point or another.

So for "Decision of the day", I (we) am willing to take you on an all expense ride into the zone on your next visit. Providing you have AST as a basic and your group is able to respect the rules of the mountain. No booze or other things, 4 people max, proper survival gear, etc etc.
Let me know when your out again.
Safe sledding.
Cheers
RS

Take him up on this!!! That’s awesome of you to offer Randy!

 

[Lund]

Randy, if you end up setting this up i would love to tag along if i can make it work.
I haven't been in there in a few years now, mostly because i no longer have a riding partner willing to ride that type of zone that i trust. Last time i was in there i took the wife and she wasn't very happy LOL.
It seems most of the guys prefer riding the timber and meadows, kinda bored with that.

 

[JustChilling19]

That was us you were talking to . Super pleased you made the right decision with a Novice group in tow. While Turtle is an amazing place it throws some curve balls to even the most seasoned veterans. It has super high exposure which is the biggest obstacle for a group with limited Avy travel training. 4 Active slide paths to navigate which can remain dormant but we have also seen all 4 go at one point or another.

So for "Decision of the day", I (we) am willing to take you on an all expense ride into the zone on your next visit. Providing you have AST as a basic and your group is able to respect the rules of the mountain. No booze or other things, 4 people max, proper survival gear, etc etc.
Let me know when your out again.
Safe sledding.
Cheers
RS

Hey Randy,

It was great meeting you Sunday. I’ll send you a PM on your offer. Thank you very much, you didn’t need to do that. We still had a great day on Boulder.

I am usually in Revy at least every second weekend and myself and the guys I’ll send the offer to are all AST 1. No booze and we carry survival gear, radios, gps, in reach etc.

Cheers,
Tyler

 

[JustChilling19]

Randy, if you end up setting this up i would love to tag along if i can make it work.
I haven't been in there in a few years now, mostly because i no longer have a riding partner willing to ride that type of zone that i trust. Last time i was in there i took the wife and she wasn't very happy LOL.
It seems most of the guys prefer riding the timber and meadows, kinda bored with that.

It would be great if you could come. You have some of the most insightful and knoledgable posts on this site. I sent a text to 3 guys tonight on my end.

 

[climbmax]

The value of a Fuji tour in the mountains...........priceless.

Reg.......lets do it again. Except no dirt piles.....RIP Rene!!

Lund we will hook up. Maybe Chad as well

Tavis...…...thank you. Numbers in the book.

Safe travels everyone
RS

 

[lilduke]

Frisby Ridge today

 

[snopro]

This is the Frisby not many see. Lmao!

 

[Lund]

I must say Frisby is a gem to ride. One of my fav.

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

Nice photos.
Love virgin snow.

 

[popcorn popper]

Looks like the back side of frisby where u cut across from boulder.Hey Ken.

 

[snopro]

Looks like the back side of frisby where u cut across from boulder.Hey Ken.

Maybeeeeee…………………………...

 

[snopro]

The nice thing about Dan is he doesn't call it Zipperlip whatever like everyone else. HaHa!

 

[catrutt]

Wow I have never seen that frisby ! Looks amazing but tricky.

 

[skegpro]

Wow I have never seen that frisby ! Looks amazing but tricky.

Right by the cabin.

 

[takethebounce]

Right by the cabin.

There are a lot of things people have never seen at Frisby because they think it’s a trail ride zone.