Callaghan Lodge Women Ski Camp with Coast Mountain Guides Whistler

Feb 7 – 9/ 2012 (3 Day Trip)

Solitude Glacier / Les Gendarmes / Journeyman Peak / Morning Glory

Girl’s Time Out. Improvement clinics designed to enhance off-piste travel techniques and explore the North Faces of Powder Mountain. Evening socials and celebratory fine cuisine combine to make this a great outing amongst new and old friends.

Retreat outline:

Trip Planning
Equipment selection
Mountain weather forecasting
Snowpack stability evaluation
Track setting and route finding
Improving powder skiing techniques
Carrying out a companion rescue

Location: Unlike other programs available within the coast mountain range, this camp takes place at a backcountry lodge nestled deep in the pristine setting of the Callaghan valley.

Duration: 3 days

Total Distance: approx. 11 km + per day

Difficulty: Moderate-Challgenging

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. Haven taken a recreational avalanche course is an asset.

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 - Women's Ski Camp >

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