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For the more vertically inclined, Callaghan Country is arguably one of the best places in BC for backcountry skiing. Acres of untracked powder, high alpine bowls, steep chutes and gladed trees runs are yours for the taking. It is a 12.5 km or a 13.5 km ski to the lodge from the base, depending on which trail you take. The Callaghan Mainline trail (13.5 km) is an intermediate level ski and Wild Spirit trail (12.5 km) is more difficult. The elevation gain from the base to the lodge is 560m (1,850'). The average time to ski in is 3.5 - 4 hours and the average time to ski out is 1.5 - 2 hours (it's almost all downhill on the way out!). Believe it or not, strong athetic types have been known to ski up in an hour and out in 30 minutes!! Snowshoeing to the lodge is also an option, but make sure to give yourself plenty of time! Expect it to take at least 5 hours each direction. Snowshoers follow the multi-use access trail, Wild Spirit (12.5 km). For those guests that choose to access the lodge by snowmobile, it is a 45 minute ride in.
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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 |
| Restrictions: Kids 13 and older are welcome. Non-smoking facility. No pets allowed. Ski-in / Ski-out guests must check in at the lodge base prior to 12:30 pm in order to take advantage of the 1:00 pm luggage transfer. Check in at the lodge is 3:00 pm. Please allow at least 3-4 hours to ski-in. |
| Maximum Number of People: 16 |
| Equipment Provided: Luggage transfers, trail tickets. |
| Transportation: Packages begin and end at a staging area near Whistler, British Columbia, north of Vancouver. For those not skiing in, return snowmobile transfers can be arranged for an additional $120 plus tax per person. It is a 45 minute snowmobile ride from the staging area to the lodge (12.5 km). Guests ride double and can take turns driving. |
| 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 which include après-ski appetizers and 4-course dinner on Day 1, continental breakfast and bagged lunch on Day 2 and non-alcoholic beverages (coffee, tea, milk, hot chocolate, juice). |
| 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: Mid week rates and group rates available. |
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$199.00* per person per night
Double occupancy. Standard room. Weekends |
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$239.00* per person per night
Double occupancy. Superior room. Weekends |
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$299.00* per person per night
Double occupancy. Suite. Weekends |
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax , 7.00% Provincial Sales Tax
If you have any questions or would like more information about a particular adventure, please email us.
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