CHALET & TERRAIN DESCRIPTIONS
The links in the table below will lead you to detailed descriptions of our three mountain lodges, and the terrain which surrounds them:
Lodge Descriptions
Trophy is a comfortable and efficiently designed building that will sleep ten people in full comfort and has no problem with twelve. Downstairs is the living area with a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, a drying area with drying racks and a shelf full of books and games. The oven, stove and furnace are all propane. We turn the heat on at the start of the season and the cabin stays warm all winter long. The lights are solar powered. There also is a small washroom with a shower. Attached to the chalet is a change room with a sink and a fantastic cedar sauna. This means that you can go right to the sauna from inside of the building. There is a door to the outside that allows the braver souls to roll in the snow – the traditional way to cool off in the sauna! The sauna is heated with propane – a great no hassle feature. The sauna reverts to a food pantry in the summer. During the summer time we make use of the shower stall. You bring in water to the stall and wash inside.
The interior of the cabin is finished in beautiful white pine and has large windows for the wonderful mountain views. Upstairs is the sleeping area which is divided into two person berths with mattresses, duvets, pillows, and blankets. Most people bring a sleeping bag liner or a sheet and a pillowcase to make their beds with. None of the buildings have running water as we feel a septic system would prove too intrusive to the environment. Outside is an environmentally friendly composting toilet system which is very clean and comfortable. There are sandals for indoor use and big rubber boots for going out, so save yourself some weight and leave the extra shoes at home. A big propane furnace keeps everything warm.
To get to Trophy in the winter there is a 14 km ride on a Sno-Cat to the trailhead which is a 2-4 hour ski from the drop off point. You can also choose to fly into the building. In the summer we will pick you up at you accommodation and drive you up the small dirt road to the trail head and hike about 2-4 hours.
We think
that you will find enough amenities to stay happy and comfortable in
your snug home away from home. The views out the front window are
stunning, and the scenery fantastic. The buildings are comfortable,
but not luxurious; just like our prices!
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Discovery Cabin
A newly built cabin in the summer of 1995, this is a beautiful wood
building that has a very cozy feel. Downstairs is the living area with a
fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and a drying area with drying
racks. The oven, stove, lights and furnace are all propane. There also
is a small washroom with a shower. Attached to the chalet is a change
room with a sink and a fantastic cedar sauna. This means that you can
go right to the sauna from inside of the building. There is also a door
to the outside that allows the braver souls to roll in the snow – the
traditional way to cool off in the sauna! The sauna is heated with
propane – a great no hassle feature. The sauna reverts to a food pantry
in the summer. During the summer time we make use of the shower stall.
You bring in water to the stall and wash inside.
The
interior of Discovery Cabin is finished in beautiful spruce and cedar
and has large windows for the wonderful mountain views. There is a
private double bed downstairs and upstairs is the main sleeping area
with a ¾ loft. It is an open area with mattresses, duvets, pillows, and
blankets. Most people bring a sleeping bag liner or a sheet and a
pillowcase to make their beds with. None of the buildings have running
water as we feel a septic system would prove too intrusive to the
environment. Outside is an environmentally friendly composting toilet
system which is very clean and comfortable. There are sandals for
indoor use and big rubber boots for going out, so save yourself some
weight and leave the extra shoes at home. A big propane furnace keeps
everything warm. We think that you will find enough amenities to stay
happy and comfortable in your snug home away from home. The views out
the front window are stunning, and the scenery fantastic. The buildings
are comfortable, but not luxurious; just like our prices!
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Fight Meadow Lodge
Fight Chalet is an identical building to Trophy with a couple of small
differences. Fight has propane lights, not solar and it has a regular
outhouse. We have not yet put in the high tech, environmentally
friendly composting toilet – that will be in for the summer of 2008.
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Terrain Descriptions
Trophy Mountain Chalet
is right
at tree line (6850ft, 2088m) and is in the steepest terrain of the
system. Alpine skiing is out the back door and tree skiing is out the
front. This allows for a good choice of ski terrain in all conditions.
All aspects N, S, E & W are close to the chalet. The chalet is
situated in the middle of intermediate terrain and the terrain is quite
complex. There are lots of ridges, gullies, and chutes. Even in the
worst conditions, there is always good snow stashes to be found as there
are a lot of protected areas and many different aspects. Most of the
skiing close to the building is shorter runs (800' to 1500') and would
be classified as intermediate and above. For the bigger terrain, you
have to ski away from the building and you get the bigger runs of 2000'
and more feet. There is expert terrain in all directions for those that
want the challenging slopes. But we are also able to find lower
intermediate and lots of intermediate skiing. Spring ski touring to the
summit of Trophy or Raft Mtn are both classic ascents. Having a guide in
this terrain is very helpful, even if just for a few days to show you
the area.
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Discovery Mountain Cabin
is in
a spectacular and remote valley just below tree line (6400 ft 2088 m)
that holds onto the powder late into the year. Out the back door you'll
find the steeps and out the front, sub-alpine meadows. The terrain here
is simpler than Trophy. The basin is surrounded by mountains that have
all aspects on them - north, south, east and west. The runs are longer
and in the intermediate range. Like Trophy, the cabin is situated in
intermediate terrain but there is a lot of expert terrain which is
easily accessible. There is a lot of good north facing slopes that are
close to the cabin. This area does not get much wind and the quality of
the powder is incredible.
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Fight Meadow Chalet
is the
home of the best touring that we have ever seen in BC. The Chalet sits
in a vast sub alpine meadow system that is pure magic. This is the place
to tour and explore; one can cruise in all directions and find fantastic
terrain to suit all abilities. There are lots of more laid back slopes
near to the chalet to learn and practice backcountry skiing. The bigger
terrain is a couple of hours away, and offers some great vertical. For
backcountry touring, cross country skiing and snowshoeing, this is the
best backcountry lodge in BC.
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