Trip Dates
Week long programs from December, 2010 through April, 2011. Contact us with your specific interest.
Price
$1995 per person
Group Size
Minimum of 9 , maximum of 12
Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
Related Trips
Valhalla Mountain Lodge
Berner Oberland Ski Tour
Haute Route Tour
Powder Creek Lodge
Fly into an aesthetic back country lodge in the Purcells Mountains, across from Kalso, B.C.
Nestled in the Purcell Mountains of southern British Columbia, Powder Creek Lodge is a comfortable and modern high-country ski lodge situated in a remote and breathtakingly beautiful alpine basin.
Enjoy ski touring in a big snowpack, on average over 3 metres, and an unlimited variety of treed and open terrain suitable for all ability levels.
Itinerary
Daily guided ski touring from the lodge with a professional guide. Explore the diverse terrain, enjoy spectacular sceneray and return by afternoon to the comforts of the lodge.
Prerequisites
Ski week is suitable for all levels, best fit is to match people into similar skill groups. Guests are responsible to self evaluate their skills as groups need to be matched together based on prior experience and ability. Please contact us to discuss your background and what kind of tour would suit you best.
Equipment
Weather
Kootenay weather can vary drastically. In winter you expect temperatures to be from
-15C to –5C in the day while in spring daily temperatures could rise well above zero. Visibility may be poor or whiteout conditions when snowing heavily or clear on bluebird days. Ensure you are dressed for all variations as temperatures, wind, precipitation can change within the day.
Location
Located in the snowy Selkirk Mountain of South-Eastern British Columbia, the lodge is in the Purcell Mountains, across the lake from Kaslo.
The lodge is a roomy 2 1/2 story wood frame with 6 rooms and 15 comfortable beds in the main lodge for guest use.
Services Included
- Pre-trip planning support
- Fully certified IFMGA guide service
- Group safety equipment (communication device, rescue kit, first aid supplies, GPS, maps)
- Helicopter flight in/out of lodge
- Gourmet Meals
Not included in price:
- Personal ski and avalanche safety equipment
- Accomodation or transport prior to meeting location
- Trip cancellation, adventure travel insurance, medical insurance
FAQ
Where can I rent Ski touring and safety equipment?
Here are a few outdoor stores in Nelson that supply good service and quality outdoor equipment and gear rental, please ensure you rent gear well in advance.
Rivers Oceans and Mountains 354-2056 www.roamshop.com
Valhalla Pure Outfitters 354-1006 www.shop.vpo.ca
Gericks 354-4622 www.gericks.com
Skis, Telemark or Split Boards?
Which should you use? If you are a downhill skier then you should use Alpine Touring gear. Only if you are already an advanced Telemark skier or Snowboarder should you bring Telemark or Split Board gear. All types of gear can be rented in Nelson prior to your day trip. There are three types of backcountry systems you can use:
Alpine Touring skis are essentially downhill skis with a special touring binding which allows the heel to lift whilst going uphill or across the flats and then ‘locks down’ to become a regular downhill safety binding. We recommend this system to anyone with a background of downhill skiing who is not already an advanced telemark skier.
Telemark skis. These should only be used for this program if you are at least an intermediate telemark skier with some backcountry experience. This system is more difficult and less forgiving than the others.
Snowboarding with a Split Board is the most effective way to snowboard in the back country. We recommend this system to advanced snowboarder over snowshoeing.
