Callaghan Lodge - Prior Backcountry Retreat
March 9 -11 / 2012 (3 day trip)
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Solitude Glacier / Les Gendarmes / Journeyman Peak / Morning Glory
Demo the latest Prior Skis and Splitboards, Event prizing donated by Prior, Helly Hansen and beers from Whistler Brewery Company! Join the team from Prior Skis & Snowboards for an ultimate backcountry retreat. Lead by professionnal guides and helped by the firendly hospitality of the staff at the Callaghan Lodge, this is the event of the year. Epic powder skiing and snowboarding, learn to travel safely in the backcountry, evening socials and not to mention feasting on some of the best food in the region.
It's all about the snow: The difference in Callaghan Country is that the Howe Sound air mass needs to climb 2350 metres elevation and cross 7 kms. of permanent snowfield before dropping its now super cooled, fluffy abundance down on the wind protected Callaghan Valley.The result is an average annual snowpack of 680cm and an assured long ski season with colder snow. Ideal conditions for alpine ski tourring and splitboarding. An hour or two of climbing can lead to those stellar,smooth runs through deep powder that only the few who know the magic pull of backcountry 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 backcountry touring.
Retreat outline:
- Demo the latest Prior skis & splitboards
- Daily Weather and snowpack condition update
- Snow stability evaluation
- Companion rescue
- How to Find the best snow!
Location: Callaghan Backcountry Lodge
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.
Cost: $ 853 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
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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.
Sample Trip Itinerary & Important information - Prior Retreat >
*all participants will be required to sign a Waiver/Release of liability form - WCMG Waiver 2012 >
