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Snowmobiling tours from a luxury lodge in BC
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Enjoy guided snowmobile tours as well as a variety of other winter pursuits from this luxury lodge in the Cariboo region of British Columbia. This lodge offers freedom, adventure, and the finest of comforts in an intimate, pristine wilderness setting. It's a 160-acre working ranch, tucked away in the heart of BC's cowboy country, 20 miles (32 km.) east of 70 Mile House. The lodge is surrounded by more than 80,000 acres of uninhabited crown land, where wildlife thrives. Siwash Lake is over one half mile long by one quarter mile wide, and is a private lake - encompassed by the ranch territory, which features a mix of natural meadows, ridge land, high bluffs, river canyons, secluded lakes, and woods of ponderosa pine, fir and aspen. Your stay includes unguided activities such as snowshoeing, cross country skiing and ice skating as well as professionally guided snowmobiling tours that allow you to explore the many pristine trails in the area.
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A foot of fresh snow has formed a soft mantle, cloaking the aspen woods with winter-stillness. An alpine glow casts its rosy hue upon this winter wonderland. Your heart soars at the onset of a marvelous adventure... Whether you've come for dog sledding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, or a combination of all these spectacular, cold season sports, the ranch provides the perfect setting for a nature-based winter adventure. Outdoors, ice crystals dance and glitter in the late afternoon air. A deep blue sky is tinged with crimson at its edge, where it reaches down to touch the forest. Wild animal tracks of all kinds weave a tapestry through the frozen landscape. The gentle, rolling terrain around the ranch is home on the range for the wolf, coyote, cougar, moose and deer. Indoors, a crackling fire glows in the 30-foot river rock fireplace, an overstuffed sofa with vintage fabrics beckons, and soft music resonates in the cathedral-style living room. An aroma of homemade bread, mingled with the promising scents of a gourmet meal in the works, wafts throughout the ranch house.
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| Season: December to March |
| Requirements: Cross country skis, skates, fishing license. |
| Suggested Clothing: In the winter bring warm coat, snowboots, snowpants, gloves, mitts and long underwear. |
| Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate |
| Maximum Number of People: 12 |
| Equipment Provided: Dogsledding equipment, snowmobiles, snowshoes, ice fishing gear. |
| Transportation: Trips originate and end on Siwash Lake, near the town of 70 Mile House, BC. The drive is about 5.5 hours from Vancouver. Transportation from Vancouver can be arranged. |
| Accommodations: The 7,000 square foot, log ranch house is set at the edge of a meadow on a knoll overlooking Siwash Lake. French doors open to a spacious deck, where you can share your day's adventures over drinks and appetizers while wild birds serenade from the nearby pines. Or you can retreat to one of several verandahs, to steep quietly in the gentle ebb and flow of the great outdoors. Inside, the ranch house features laid back, western-style luxury; old-fashioned country charm and the rustic flavor of frontier living, finished with casual elegance reminiscent of the Victorian era. The cathedral ceiling living room, with its western décor, overstuffed furniture, vintage fabrics, and antiques makes for a relaxed and comfortable haven at day's end, when there's always a crackling fire burning in the 30-foot river rock fireplace. Several room types are available at the ranch. JESSE'S LAIR:
This bright and cozy room has a bird's eye view through the aspen woods toward the ranch's vegetable garden. It features two twin size beds and can be booked with a private 3-piece en-suite bathroom, or a shared bathroom with the Marshall's Lookout room, the Suite, or Meadow Vista. It's perfect for children or for two adults traveling as singles. MARSHALL'S LOOKOUT: This sunny room overlooks the lake and wilderness on the west side of the ranch house and has a queen size bed, sitting area, and 3-piece en-suite bathroom. (This bathroom is exclusive to the room unless the room is booked as an adjoining room to Jesse's Lair - an ideal setup for families.) THE ASPEN: This charming room, with cozy log walls, cowboy decor and view of the aspen grove is located off the library, and features a queen size bed and 3-piece en-suite bathroom. THE LAKESIDE: Enjoy your fresh brewed coffee or tea on the privacy of your own porch in the mornings. This elegant room has its own verandah overlooking the lake, a queen size bed, and a private 4-piece en-suite bathroom. MEADOW VISTA: With a panoramic view of the lake and home meadow, this beautiful room boasts a private balcony with double French doors, a queen size bed, and its own 4-piece bathroom. SIWASH GRANDE SUITE:
This very luxurious room features a king size bed, sitting area with sofa bed, glass-fronted wood burning stove, and its own spacious, 4-piece en-suite bathroom, complete with 6 ft. old fashioned claw foot bathtub.
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| Meal Information: At mealtimes, you'll be delighted with five-star food and great fellowship in the cozy 20-seat dining room. Hand hewn log walls, a rich fir plank floor, and casually elegant country furniture make guests feel as though they've just stepped into the dining area of a grand "old west" estate. Tables vary from large group and family size, to intimate window settings for two. The ranch offers savory, gourmet cuisine, prepared from the freshest of seasonal ingredients and served with casual Siwash-style flare. Whenever possible, they incorporate wholesome, organic food produced on the ranch - mouth-watering beef and pork, free-range eggs, and baby greens for your salads, picked right from our garden. The chef is pleased to accommodate special diets when notified in advance.
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| Guide Information: Package price includes use of snowshoes and guided snowmobiling (or doglsedding) tours. |
| Weather Information: In the winter crisp, dry days with clear blue skies, bright sunshine and 1-3 ft. of fresh snow. Average temperatures are -5° to -15° Celsius, (+10° to +25° Fahrenheit) but can drop to -20° to -40° Celsius (0° to -40° Fahrenheit). The months of late December, January and February are when you are assured of the best winter conditions - usually a three-foot base of snow, blue skies, and an average outdoor temperature of -15° Celsius (+5° Fahrenheit).
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| Comments: 10% service charge in lieu of gratuities apply. On any activity day a dogsledding tour can be substituted for snowmobiling. |
| Trip Duration |
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3 days
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$1250.00* per person
Three nights. Double occupancy. One day of snowmobiling |
5 days
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$2015.00* per person
Five nights. Double occupancy. Two days of snowmobiling |
7 days
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$3019.00* per person
Seven nights. Double occupancy. Four days of snowmobiling |
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax , 1.00% Provincial Accommodation Tax
If you have any questions or would like more information about a particular adventure, please email us.
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