Dateline October 30 2007 – Winter has come early to our mountains this year.  Two weeks ago we had 1.2 meters (3 ft) of solid snow at Trophy Chalet.  It looks like another good snow year in the SW Cariboo Mountains.

There are still some good weeks left in both Trophy and Discovery Lodges.  Please drop us an e-mail if you are interested in skiing with us this year.

Please follow these links to find-out more...
     - Self-Guided Chalet Rental
     - The Wells Gray Ski Traverse
     - Back-Country Ski Clinics
     - Avalanche-Awareness Courses
     - Cross-Country Touring
     - Snowshoeing Trips

CHALET RENTAL
Our three small lodges are perfect for self guided winter ski groups.  The lodges are very easy to operate with propane and solar as the main energy source.  The lodges are very comfortable but not too fancy and that keeps the price at a fair level for ski groups.

This area is rightfully famous for its snowpack as we get one of the most consistent snowfalls in BC. The terrain really makes this a classic place to ski.  All three lodges are situated in very skiable and manageable terrain: groups can ski around the cabin without big exposure, and more experienced skiers can go further a field and explore the bigger features.  All in all, this is a very user friendly place, and that is why 80% of our winter guests are return guests.  

We provide full facilities; you bring your own food. You will need eight people to book space for a minimum of four nights. The maximum booking in the chalets is twelve.

2007/08 COST: $43 per person per night, for a minimum group of eight

BREAKING NEWS...
Our winter is already looking fairly busy this year.

For parties of 2 or less, we have one week still open, from Mar 23-29.  This is a great trip that helicopters into Discovery Chalet and skis there for 6 days, then we ski across to Trophy Chalet for a night before skiing out.  The price for the 7 day fully guided and catered ski trip, including the helicopter is $1250 + GST.

Small Groups – if you have a small group of 4 people or more and want to have a guided trip with us or an avalanche course, please contact us and we can put a trip together for you.

THE WELLS GRAY SKI TRAVERSE
We offer two versions of this, our signature winter trip: the Turning Traverse and Touring Traverse, to suit our guests' preferences.

Both are fully catered and guided, and include chalet accommodation, safety equipment, and sno-cat access to the trailhead.

If you are able to bring a group of six or more, then we let you choose your own date (as available)!

The Turning Traverse
(Two cabins, seven days)

If your idea of a perfect ski holiday is YoYo skiing - going up, then coming down - this is the trip for you!

Expect spectacular runs, reliably covered in deep Cariboo Mountain Powder.

This is a challenging trip, and is recommended for intermediate and advanced skiers with good physical fitness.

2007/08 COST: $1050.00 + 7% GST
 
(Fully catered and guided, including chalet accommodation, safety equipment, and sno-cat access to trailhead)

The Touring Traverse  
(Three cabins, seven days)

A must for serious ski adventurers!

This trip combines some challenging vertical runs with extensive touring and exploring. The terrain between the first two cabins, Trophy and Discovery, is largely steep and deep: on the fifth day you travel north into the Fight Meadow, home of the Mountain Caribou and some of the best ski-touring country in BC.

2007/08 COST: $1050.00 + 7% GST
(Fully catered and guided, including chalet accommodation, safety equipment, and sno-cat access to trailhead)

Itineraries and Equipment Lists for the Wells Gray Ski Traverse

BACKCOUNTRY CLINICS
For Beginners and Intermediates
These clinics are designed to help you improve your backcountry skills and do a lot of great skiing at the same time.

The intermediate courses are based at the Trophy Mountain Cabin, where the fantastic combination of big mountains, steep slopes and deep powder will provide the perfect setting to hone your skiing.

Beginners' courses are based at the Fight Chalet, where we explore some of the best touring terrain in B.C. with plenty of vertical to ease you into the delights of the turning tour!

We guarantee that you will be overwhelmed with the vast beauty of either place you choose. The trips are 5 days and include your stay in the chalet, food, safety equipment, guide, and the helicopter in for the Fight Meadow trip.

Please enquire for dates and prices

Itineraries and Equipment Lists for Backcountry Clinics & Touring

AVALANCHE-AWARENESS: BEGINNERS' COURSE
This is the Introductory / Recreational Course, as designed by the Canadian Avalanche Association.

A three-day course for anyone who wants to become more familiar with the avalanche-related risks of winter backcountry travel. The course offers an introduction to avalanche phenomena, terrain evaluation, route finding, slope stability, snow-pit evaluation and effective search and rescue techniques.

Great as an introduction or as a review before the winter season. Price includes Friday evening lecture, Saturday and Sunday in the field, one nights accommodation in the chalet, main meals (but note that you should bring your own lunches), safety equipment and sno-cat to the trailhead.

Advanced courses available on request - please call for dates and pricing!

2007/08 COST: $250.00/person + 7% GST

Itineraries and Equipment Lists for the Recreational Avalanche Course

CROSS-COUNTRY TOURING AT FIGHT CHALET
The Fight Meadow, 52 Ridge and Battle Mountain areas offer wonderful remote ski-touring for all levels of skiers. This is an ideal trip for those wanting to bridge the gap from track-skiing to true back-country touring.

You fly to by helicopter to the Fight Meadow Chalet, spend the next four days skiing in one of the most beautiful wilderness areas you will ever see. Options exist for fly in / fly out, or fly in / ski out.

Please enquire for dates and prices

SNOWSHOE TRIPS
The magic of the Wells Gray winter wilderness is accessible to everyone...on snowshoes!

This trip includes a spectacular flight into the Fight Meadows Chalet and four days of snowshoeing through the high country. Vast sub-alpine meadows and mountain tops beckon.

Options exist for fly in / fly out, or fly in / ski out.

Please enquire for dates and prices

Itineraries and Equipment Lists for Snowshoe Trips