Callaghan Lodge Guided Ski Touring with Coast Mountain Guides Whistler

Callaghan Lodge - Guided Group Ski Touring/Splitboarding

Jan 24 – 26 / 2012 (3 Days)

Feb 20 – 22/ 2012 (3 Days)

Solitude Glacier / Les Gendarmes / Journeyman Peak /Morning Glory

The Callaghan Valley, with its expansive terrain and high vertical drops, is a prime backcountry ski touring destination. An hour or two of climbing can lead to those stellar, smooth runs through deeppowder that only the few who know the magic pull of ski touring ever have the chance to appreciate. There are numerous popular runs and treks based out of Callaghan Country’s backcountry lodge that can give some of the best days or partial days of ski touring available on our planet, whether you are looking for steeper or easier runs.

Retreat outline:

Daily Weather and snowpack condition update
Snow stability evaluation
Companion rescue
Finding the best snow

Location: Callaghan backcountry

Duration: 3 days

Total Distance: approx. 11 km + per day

Difficulty: Moderate-Challenging

Elevation Gain: 980m + per day

Terrain: Simple to Challenging

Ratio: 6:1

Prerequisites: Strong intermediate skier/boarder comfortable on blue runs and variable snow conditions. Good fitness level.

Cost: $ 799 per person + HST %

Rentals: Backcountry skis/splitboard, avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel available at a prefered rate.

Includes: Parking, trail passes, snowmobile transportation to the lodge, luggage transfers, overnight accommodation at Callaghan Country Lodge
- All meals: Day of check-in: lunch, Après-ski appetizers and a 4-course dinner, Full lodge days: Continental breakfast, bagged lunch, après-ski appetizers and a 4-course dinner, Day of check-out: Continental breakfast and bagged lunch, Non-alcoholic beverages (coffee, tea, milk, juice & hot chocolate – please note we do not serve soda but you are welcome to bring your own)
- 3 days of direct instructions by professional certified guides
- Media CD taken by guides
- Use of Callaghan Lodge’s very own Scandinavian sauna

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to arrival date will forfeit the 30% deposit.
Cancellations made less than 30 days prior to arrival date are 100% non-refundable.
Callaghan Country reserves the right to cancel Backcountry Ski Touring trips due to insufficient bookings. Refunds are guaranteed in these circumstances.

* We do not offer refunds or transfer reservation dates due to personal illness, family emergency, or injury. ** Please remember that transportation to and from the lodge is weather dependent and delays can happen. Callaghan Country Wilderness Adventures is not responsible for delays or cancellations due to poor access conditions, poor roads, restrictions on trail access, or weather not conducive to outdoor recreation pursuits. *** Backcountry recreation is not without risk. Reliable prediction of factors such as weather, snow and terrain conditions is impossible. All guests will be required to read and sign a comprehensive Self-Guided Release of Liability and Waiver of Claims Agreement prior to departure. ****We strongly urge our clients to purchase appropriate trip cancellation and medical insurance prior to booking. Insurance can be purchased with your personal travel agent, or locally with Sunsational Vacations: 604-892-5991/christine.sunsational@shawbiz.ca

Sample Trip Itinerary & Important information - Guided Group Ski Touring/Splitboarding >

*all participants will be required to sign a Waiver/Release of liability form - WCMG Waiver 2012 >