Ski Week around Fairy Meadows Hut, BC, Canada
Join Ian, an ACMG-certified ski guide, for this exciting, scenic and fun week-long ski touring adventure from the Fairy Meadows Hut. Situated in the heart of the Selkirk Mountains, enjoy plenty of great runs on high-quality powder from the surrounding peaks back to the hut.
Group
Rockies
8 Days
Apr
High
Intermediate
Highlights
* Enjoy the stunning scenery of British Columbia.
* Explore a different part of the Fairy Meadows each day.
* Get off the beaten path and enjoy uninterrupted runs on unspoiled powder.
Description
Situated in the heart of the Selkirk Mountains, on the western flank of the Canadian Rockies, Fairy Meadows hut is the perfect spot from which to base a week-long ski touring adventure!
From Golden, we will transfer by helicopter into the heart of the British Columbia backcountry wilderness and stay at the cosy Fairy Meadows (Bill Putnam) hut.
Each day, we will head out into a different part of the mountains and ski back to the hut. As we go, we’re sure to enjoy the incredible scenery, empty slopes and high-quality powder that will surround us.
The ski terrain here is mostly high alpine and largely glaciated with many runs on the northern aspects.
The hut is located at 2,050 meters (6,700 feet) and provides great access to several nearby summits, many of which boast 1,300-meter (4,300 foot) runs that take us right back to the mountain hut.
Here, we’ll be able to eat lunch and enjoy some warm drinks before heading right back out onto the slopes. After we arrive from the last of the day, we will also be able to relax in the sauna.
In order to properly enjoy this trip, you’ll need to be an intermediate-level off-piste skier who can spend 6 to 8 hours on the slopes. We’ll need all that time to get up as many of the surrounding mountains as possible.
So what are you waiting for? Book now for this unforgettable week-long ski touring adventure from Fairy Meadows Hut!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
Please note that transportation, food, national park entrance fees and the local sales tax of 3% are not incl
Details
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Equipment List
Clothing
• 1 - Long underwear top - synthetic or wool (light colors are good) • 1 - Light fleece or wool sweater • 1 - Light weight wind jacket - nylon or 'Schoeller' • 1 - Waterproof -breathable shell jacket • 1 - Warm insulated jacket - down or synthetic • 2-3 Pair of wool or synthetic socks and liner socks • 2-3 Pair wool or synthetic underwear • 1 - Long underwear bottoms - synthetic or wool • 1 - Multipurpose stretch nylon or 'Schoeller' type pants • 1 - Waterproof breathable shell pants (full zip is best) • 1 - Warm hat - wool or synthetic • 1 - Brimmed cap for sun protection • 1 - Handkerchief • 1 - Face warmer - scarf, neck tube or balaclava • 1 - Light gloves - wool, synthetic or leather • 1 - Insulated gloves or mitts with waterproof outer shell • 1 - Spare warm gloves or mitts • 1 – Down or synthetic camp booties (optional) Travel Equipment • Skis or split board • Ski boots or snowboard boots • Ski poles • Climbing skins • Skin wax (or a candle) • Ski crampons (for spring tours) • Specific binding repair items to fix your personal travel setup
Glacier Gear (if required)
• Harness - fitted for over your ski clothing (Cilao and Camp make the best lightweight ski touring harnesses) • 3 - Light weight locking carabiners • 3 - Light weight non-locking carabiners • 2 - 6mm by 5m prussik cord (7mm cord is generally too large!) • 1 - 120cm sewn climbing sling (Dyneema or Spectra blends) • Crampons - fitted to your ski boots (Aluminium crampons are recommended) • Lightweight ice axe without a leash
Snow Safety Equipment
• Avalanche beacon with spare batteries • Shovel • Probe 2-3m in length
Personal Equipment
• Pack (60-80 litres) • Garbage bag to line your pack • Sunglasses (Having both orange and dark lenses is a real benefit for uphill travel in all conditions) • Goggles (orange lenses) • Sunscreen (60 spf+) and lip cream (30 spf+) • Head lamp with good batteries • Insulated water bottle(s) 1.5-2L • Lunch bag/container (optional) • Personal blister kit and/or tape • Pocket knife • Camera (optional) • Sleeping foamy (Ensolite 5-10mm) • Sleeping pad (Inflatable style) • Sleeping bag (-15 to -25’C rating) • Plastic eating cup (500 to 750ml) • Spoon • Personal mug (optional) • Hygiene kit – “Wet Wipes”, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, hand lotion • 1 roll of toilet paper and lighter in a Ziplock bag • Pee bottle – 1L (optional) • Personal medications • Lighter • Personal liquor or treats • Large stuff sac for carrying food
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About the guide
Ian
Ski Guide
At High Country Ski Guides, we provide our guests with professionally certified, internationally recognized and experience guides (IFMGA / ACMG) who take pleasure in helping you achieve your personal goals. Our guides are certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and are trained in the most current safety standard, mountain rescue and wilderness first aid. On every program you will be guided and instructed by professionals who have many years of working experience in the guiding industry.
Languages
English
Certificates
ACMG
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