Chasing Light on the Neve: 6 Fine Art Prints from a Coast Mountain Classic

When it lines up, it really lines up! I've been looking to do the Neve Traverse, a Coastal classic and this week it all came together. Setting out on adventures you have certain thoughts of how things will be and often once you get out there, the experience simply blows your mind.

There is a distinct silence that only exists high above the treeline on the Garibaldi Névé. It’s a vast, glacial landscape in the heart of British Columbia’s Coast Mountains—a place where scale loses all context until you spot a solitary skier skinning across a sea of wind-swept snow.

Sitting in camp, sunset and sunrise offered stunning views of the McBride Range and the objective ahead.

The morning push surrounded by incredible scenery, and nearby seracs among the ancient icefield. We made a brief stop to dig out a gear cache and dump our non-essentials on the push to the top.

Gaining the summit was cause for celebration and reflection on an objective I would have never seen undertaking just a couple of years ago.  Keeping an open mind and pushing my boundaries has lead to great personal achievements and made memories that will pay dividends well into the future.

Soaking it up and taking it all in. These mountains, these moments are what it's all about. What I long for and what I live for. Transitioning for the last pitch of south facing bliss en route to our evening camp with views of Garibaldi Lakes barren landscape.

Settling in to the rustic Sentinel Bay huts for the last evening, it was easy to feel like an early explorer and ponder all those who had found shelter here before us.

On the long trek home, there was lots to be grateful for and this trip will be remembered for years to come. Looking out over the last few days has fueled curiosity and provided inspiration to take on the McBride Traverse in the winters ahead.

As the Rubble Creek luge track finally gave way to spring in the valley, the final km's of our journey were a slow and tired affair by foot. With grins on our faces and thoughts of the menu at Locavore, we pushed on to the end of our trip.

The Garibaldi Névé Fine Art Collection

1. The Push for Garibaldi

• The Story: Out on the open expanse, breaking trail beneath towering ice falls and open skies. The lone figure in the frame gives a stark sense of isolation and scale against Mt. Garibaldi’s lower flanks.

• Visual Character: Crisp, high-contrast alpine light with deep blue skies, tracking ski tracks carving through fresh powder.

• Living with the Art: Works exceptionally well as a large-format panoramic focal piece in minimalist or modern interior spaces.

2. Neve Traverse

• The Story: Capturing the rugged face of Mount Garibaldi, where glaciated ice falls meet jagged rock outcrops. A true portrait of the Coast Mountains in peak late-winter condition.

• Visual Character: Dramatic glaciated relief, rich ice blues, and dynamic cloud cover breaking over the summit ridge.
  
  

3. Sharkfin in the Fog

• The Story: The weather on the Névé can shift in minutes. As low-lying fog swept through the pass, the iconic Sharkfin pinnacle emerged out of the whiteout like a spired island.

• Visual Character: Soft, atmospheric blues and greys with gentle light contours on cold snow slopes.

• Living with the Art: A calm, contemplative vertical format print ideal for cozy interiors, entryways, or living room accent walls.
  
  

4. Pure Solitude

• The Story: Carrying the work in hand—literally. High wind, spindrift, and dramatic cloud breaks over glacial seracs define what backcountry ski touring in Garibaldi Provincial Park is all about.

• Visual Character: Intense wind-blown snow movement, dark brooding skies, and high-contrast glacial ice textures.
  
  

5. Sharkfin on the Neve

• The Story: A clean, intimate study of wind-sculpted snow drifts curving beneath the sharp peak of the Sharkfin under bright alpine sun.

• Visual Character: Bold geometric shadows, bright turquoise sky, and smooth architectural snow contours.

6. Enroute to Garibaldi

• The Story: Skiers making their way across the expansive plateau with sweeping views of the surrounding icefield summits.

• Visual Character: Expansive horizon, soft ridgeline shadows, and dramatic high-alpine vistas.

What is the Garibaldi Névé Traverse?

The Garibaldi Névé Traverse is a classic 40-kilometer backcountry ski touring and alpine traverse located within Garibaldi Provincial Park, near Whistler and Squamish, British Columbia. It crosses the Garibaldi Névé icefield, offering panoramic views of Mount Garibaldi, the Sharkfin, and surrounding Coast Mountain peaks.

View the Neve Traverse Art