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Trip Details and Small Print -Kokanee Glacier Ski Touring
Can I do it?
Strenuous back country ski tour in
both below and above tree line terrain the latter including
glaciers. You
need to be at least an intermediate skier, who can safely and
controlled descend even in difficult snow conditions with a
day touring backpack! You need to be in good physical and mental
condition, ready to be on your feet for about 7-8 hrs each day.
However, on some days, there will be an option for shorter days
with relax time at the hut! If in doubt, give us a call!
Equipment:
You need either sturdy
telemark equipment or (more common in Canada) alpine touring
equipment - either is available for rental at our base in Canmore,
Banff, Golden or Nelson, BC. Please call ahead, so we can advice
you and set you up with the right equipment for you. As with
all our trips, we will provide you with a detailed equipment
list with your booking confirmation.
Meeting Point - How to get there:
Meet the evening before
the first day of the trip at 6 PM in Nelson,
BC, for a trip briefing
with the guide(s). Nelson can be reached by car from both Calgary
or Vancouver in about 8 to 9 hours, depending on road conditions.
Alternatively, guests could consider flying to Spokane, WA or
Castlegar, BC from where the drive to Nelson takes only 3 hrs
and 1 hr respectively without having to cross major mountain
passes.
On Demand, we also offer organized van transport from Calgary
Airport or Canmore and Banff, to Nelson and on to the staging
area. Depending on the group size, we can also organize a group
transport from either Castlegar or Spokane.
The staging area for the helicopter flight is located 18 km
north of Nelson.
Climate, Weather, Temperatures, Snow Conditions:
The
Selkirk Range in BC's Columbia Ranges are primarily influenced
by a moist, maritime climate (very much in contrast to Canadian
Rockies) with moderate winter temps. During a typical ski touring
week, you should be prepared for heavy snowfall and temps from
-1C (30F) to -20C (-4F).
February is the high season for powder skiing in BC's Interior
Ranges and conditions tend to be excellent. However, nobody
can guarantee perfect weather and good snow anywhere in the
mountains in this world! Warm temperatures and wind could affect
the snow quality negatively or the avalanche hazard could restrict
our daily programs.
Services Included in the Total Price:
Regular
trip package: 8 days guiding and instruction by an internationally
(UIAGM / IFMGA / ACMG) certified mountain or ski guide, 7 nights
bunk bed lodging in the Kokanee Glacier Cabin, 7 multi-course
dinners and breakfast (meals are professionally precooked and
will be prepared with assistance of the group members in the
hut), lunch sandwich supplies, non-alcoholic beverages (juices,
tea and electrolyte beverages), helicopter transfer to and from
the lodge, equipment rental (harnesses, Orthovox F-1 transceivers),
all trip organization.
Additional lodging / transport package from Calgary ("Pre
/ Post Trip Package"): Two nights double room in Canmore,
1 night lodging in a Hotel in Nelson, airport transfer from
Calgary airport to Canmore and return, van transport from Canmore
to Nelson and the following day to the helicopter staging area
and return.
Not Included in the Total Price Are:
Airfare,
Ski touring equipment (can be rented),Snacks, Alcoholic beverages
(should be purchased by each participant individually)
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