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Redefining a North Shore Classic

3/2/2014

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Words & Photos by: Brent Hillier

When I first moved to the North Shore I went for a snowshoe up Mountain Highway. At the time there was lots of snow right down to the yellow gate, I thought nothing of it. Over the years I've come to realize that opportunity was rare. So when the chance to ski tour on Mount Fromme presented itself last week, I jumped on it.
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The Inspiration, The Idea and The Solution (Fromme Classic)

10/29/2013

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Words by: Brent Hillier   Photos by: Brent Hillier
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The concept came while drinking coffee one day at my favourite little spot in Lynn Valley. The End of the Line Cafe has always been a sanctuary from the rain and cold on those wet and miserable North Shore. The type of wet day that by the end of August I’ve come to realize I not only don’t mind but start to miss. While drinking my coffee and letting my mind wander I realized the North Shore was lacking in elevation. Something that when I first moved here 8 years ago I never would have thought. Especially if you asked me that while I was panting at the third switchback on Mountain Hwy.


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      • Cypress Mountain
      • Terrace, BC
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      • Squamish
    • Ski >
      • Trip Planner >
        • Huts & Shelters >
          • Keith's Hut
          • Elfin Lakes
          • Red Heathers
        • Day Trips
      • Snowpack
      • Avalanche Videos
      • Avalanche Deaths
    • Hike
    • Weather >
      • North Shore
      • Whistler/Blackcomb
      • Squamish
      • Duffy Lakes
      • Manning Park
      • Mount Baker
      • Coquihalla Summit
      • Kitimat / Terrace
      • Web Cams
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