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Heli Hiking and more in the Selkirk Mountains

Come experience classic mountain wilderness in Canada without the crowds. Experience a multitude of activities from this lodge, including hiking, whitewater rafting, horseback riding and helicopter tours. Helicopters are used to transport you up into the alpine where you will discover the mountain environment in all its splendour and solitude. There are vast areas in British Columbia's wilderness where few have set foot before. Using helicopters and certified guides to get you to those special places so that you can enjoy mountain scenery as beautiful as Lake Louise, but here you’ll find solitude in pure wilderness with no crowds. The vast mountainous area that surrounds the lodge is complete with glaciers, alpine meadow lakes, ridge lines and mountain peaks. With enough places to last a lifetime of exploration, just one visit will give you a lifetime of memories.

Heli Hiking and more in the Selkirk Mountains

The 4 day package is the ideal mini-vacation for those wanting to experience a variety of mountain activities while staying at the lodge. This package includes arrival for dinner on the first day, a full-day of whitewater rafting, a full-day of heli-sightseeing, and a half-day of horseback riding or Grizzly bear viewing. The 6 day package starts with dinner on the first night and includes 1 day each of the following: horse-back riding, whitewater rafting, heli-hiking/sightseeing, fishing, and a half-day wildlife float.

Heli Hiking and more in the Selkirk Mountains

Season: July 31, 2007 to August 14, 2007
Suggested Clothing: We recommend footwear with ankle support and stiff soles. Please do not bring any brand new boots as they tend to cause blisters and uncomfortable walking. The clothing you will need includes a variety of layers; long pants a fleece or sweater as well as shorts, hat, rain gear and a T-shirt. Mountain weather is quite variable and you will need to be prepared.
Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate
Maximum Number of People: 24
Equipment Provided: Backpacks, water bottles, walking sticks and rain gear can be supplied if you do not have your own.
Transportation: Trips originate and end at the lodge 55 km west of Golden, British Columbia on the Trans Canada Highway. Located at the gateway to majestic Glacier National Park, Rogers Pass is only a 15 minute drive west.
Accommodations: In total there are 22 tastefully appointed rooms, each with double queen beds, down duvets and full bath with quarry tile floors. All rooms have scenic views of the Alder Creek valley and the towering Selkirk Mountains. Communications from the lodge are by satellite. You can phone, fax, email, or use the Internet to communicate, but be aware that the satellite and fax costs are expensive. Your most cost efficient way to communicate is by e-mail. Please keep this in mind when making arrangements with family or business.
Meal Information: All meals are included while at the lodge, and you will be impressed by the diversity of choices and the skills of the chef and his staff.
Guide Information: Your guides are chosen for their professionalism, local knowledge and hiking/mountaineering skills. In the field your guides apply these attributes and use a radio to make decisions with your safety in mind. All of your guides are experienced and certified professionals (UIAGM/ACMG) with training in mountain travel, avalanche hazard forecasting, weather analysis, emergency medical techniques and guiding. They eagerly share their knowledge with you and have exceptional interpretive skills.
Weather Information: There are many blue bird days to enjoy in the mountains. However, if the weather turns we will still hike with precipitation and enjoy it. With a good layering system of clothing and sense of adventure, the outdoors can be explored in all conditions. The temperatures range from 9 to 30 degrees Celsius while at night the temperatures are cooler.
Trip Duration Price
4 days
$1092.00* per person
3 nights
6 days
$1554.00* per person
5 nights
*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax

If you have any questions or would like more information about a particular adventure, please email us.

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