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Alpine ski and snowboard touring is known by a few different names such as backcountry touring, backcountry skiing, ski hiking (europe), randonnée skiing, ski mountaineering, alpine touring, and telemarking. No matter what you call it, backcountry skiing is a very rewarding experience that will connect you with the natural world in an incredibly profound way. Not to mention, acres of untracked powder, high alpine bowls, and steep (and deep) glades are yours for the taking. To be enjoyed to the fullest, guests must be of intermediate skiing ability or better, in good physical condition, and capable of handling the challenges of ascending and descending in a variety of snow conditions.
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| Season: December to April |
| Requirements: Telemark or Alpine Touring ski equipment (skis, skins, bindings, boots, poles) and Backcountry safety equipment (avalanche transceivers, probes and shovels). |
| Suggested Items: Camera, daypack, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle, headlamp, pocket knife, whistle, lighter or matches. |
| Suggested Clothing: Warm winter clothing including ski suits, snow pants, heavy gloves, scarf, warm hat, long underwear, fleece or wool underclothes, warm snow boots. |
| Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate |
| Maximum Number of People: 16 |
| Equipment Provided: Cross country ski equipment, snowshoes and toboggans. |
| Transportation: Packages begin and end at a staging area near Whistler, BC, north of Vancouver. The package includes a 45-minute snowmobile ride or 1 hour snow coach transfer from the staging area to the lodge. Guests ride double and can take turns driving. Helicopter transportation can also be arranged for an additional cost. Pick up in Vancouver can also be arranged for an additional cost. |
| Accommodations: The comfortable lodge is 5,000 square feet with accommodation for sixteen in eight private rooms. The Lodge offers three distinct levels of accommodation, to suit a variety of tastes, group sizes and budgets. There are five simple, yet comfortable Standard rooms on the third floor, 3 with queen beds and 2 with twin beds. There is a shared bathroom and shower facility on this floor for guests staying in the standard rooms. There are two larger Superior rooms on the second floor, each with a queen bed, private bathroom and small deck. Also on the second floor is the deluxe 'Solitude' suite. This spacious suite has its own private living room, bathroom, and large loft area. The beautiful suite boasts stunning views of the Solitude Glacier and Mount Callaghan. To complete the experience, the suite features a gas fireplace and private deck. The Solitude suite can accommodate up to six guests, with a pull-out sofa and two twin beds in the loft. The Lodge features a large and relaxing lounge area where over-stuffed couches and armchairs are comfortably adjacent to a beautiful stone fireplace. Books, maps, board games and even a house guitar provide entertainment far beyond the reach of television. The Lodge is heated with a propane furnace and lit with propane lamps. Limited electricity is available through an electrical generator. There is indoor plumbing, running water and hot showers are available for all. |
| Meal Information: All meals included. Each day, the Lodge Chef prepares delicious meals that include continental breakfasts of fresh baked goods, fruits, and cereals; hearty packed lunches, hot après-ski appetizers, home-made soups, fresh salads, and a variety of entrées and desserts to suit every appetite. |
| Guide Information: We can coordinate certified A.C.M.G. (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides) guiding service through the Whistler Alpine Guides Bureau (subject to an additional cost).We can coordinate certified CANSI (Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors) instructors for Classic, Skate, and telemark skiing. |
| Weather Information: Winter temperatures range from 5 to -15 degrees Celsius. The lodge elevation is at 4500 feet, average annual snowfall is 36 feet, guaranteed snowpack from November 15 to May 1. |
| Comments: Additional nights available. |
| Trip Duration |
Price |
2 days
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$389.00* per person
1 night. Double occupancy. Superior room |
2 days
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$449.00* per person
1 night. Double occupancy. Suite |
2 days
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$349.00* per person
1 night. Double occupancy. Standard room |
3 days
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$598.00* per person
2 nights. Double occupancy. Standard room |
3 days
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$678.00* per person
2 nights. Double occupancy. Superior room |
3 days
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$798.00* per person
2 nights. Double occupancy. Suite |
4 days
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$847.00* per person
3 nights. Double occupancy. Standard room |
4 days
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$967.00* per person
3 nights. Double occupancy. Superior room |
4 days
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$1147.00* per person
3 nights. Double occupancy. Suite |
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*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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