Zoa Mt.
November 9, 2026 -- Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area
Stats: 7.2 km / 600m gain / 1825m high
This is a classic scenic route that I do every year. It offers close up views of the triplets: Yak, Nak & Thar. It being the beginning of the winter season, much brush was still poking out through the snow in the forest. Once in the alpines fresh powder snow coated the ground, making it a winter wonderland.
We were able to park at the upper parking lot where a new bridge made the creek crossing more pleasant. Staying right at the fork, we soon came to a trail turning to the left and connecting with the Pipeline Road (to the left).
Jim Kelly, Coquihalla Mts -- south
At the highest part of the Pipeline Road we turned left, into the forest on the winter route.
Above the treeline, Vic once again was leading the way. This was real tough work. Some slopes meant postholing through knee-deep powder. Stelian took over for the last bit. Thanks guys!
north
It's the first time Stelian took his wife, Sue along -- east.
south
This skier was the only other person we ran in to this day. This is at the open spot by the viewpoint where I took the following photos.
Thar, Nak & Yak -- south.
Group shot: back row, L to R; Joe K, Karl V, Denise D, Sandeep G, Sue A, Vic M, me
Front row; Brodee, Sonja L & Bubble, Mary R, Dawn L + Stelian A
photos from south to west to north - the last one is of Zoa Peak (to the left).
Heading back down took longer than if we'd had snowshoes on -- east. We started the downhill at 12:30pm and got to the parking lot at 2:00pm.
Approaching the Pipeline Rd.
Furry frost.
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