Wapta Icefield Ski Traverse |
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Banff National Park / Canada
Tour Description:
"This is one of the best haute routes I know" The huts are great, providing
all the comforts necessary. Surrounded by breathtaking views and tantalizing peaks you can be assured unforgettable ski runs.
Without being too strenuous, this traverse is challenging. The skiing is exciting yet no beyond the reach of a fit skier.
I highly recommends this tour to all backcountry skiers and mountaineers looking for miles of great skiing in a remote area with
comfortable huts.
Jean Pavillard,
Internationally Certified
Mountain Guide
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Itinerary:
Day 1: Meet in Calgary, transfer to NUM-TI-JAH lodge.
Day 2: Ski to Bow hut 2330m., 8 km. 390 m. elevation gain. A nice day starting across Bow lake winding up thru canyon and finally Bow hut in 3 to 4 hours. The rest of the day is use practicing different techniques above the hut.
Day 3: Ascent of Mt Gordon 3200m. or Mt Rondha 3015m. return to Bow hut. Great skiing, great view with a light pack.
Day 4: Traverse to Balfour hut, 7 km. via Balfour pass, possibility to ascent Mt St Nicholas 2970m. or Mt Olive 3130m.
Day 5: Ski the Diablerets glacier, return to Balfour hut. Another day a great skiing with light pack. Many other options for fantastic turns.
Day 6: Traverse to Scott Duncan hut, 10km. 520m. elevation gain, possibility to climb Balfour mountain. The hardest day along the traverse but also the most astonishing view, climbing thru an awesome glacier.
Day 7: Ski out to trans Canadian highway via the Scheisser/lomas route. Transfer to Chateau Lake louise for the night.
Day 8: Transfer to Calgary airport, return home.
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This tour is well suited as an introduction to ski mountaineering. Skier must be able to perform a strong stem Christy turn and all condition carrying a pack.
The Wapta traverse is easier then the Chamonix - Zermatt making it a perfect first step. |
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Departure: any time during March and April
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| Important note: Due to huts reservation we need to confirm hut availability before confirming the dates.
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| Note: The huts along the Wapta provide shelter with mattress, cooking utensils and stove. Participants will carry sleeping bag, food and some fuel for the Scott Duncan hut.
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Service includes:
Professional mountain guide
Transportation during the tour, private buses
Hotel in Num-Ti-Jah lodge 1 nights, With breakfast
Hotel Chateau Lake Louise 1 night, with breakfast
Mountain Huts 5 nights, with breakfast and dinner
Group technical equipment. First aid kit, ropes, radio, rescue sled, repair kit.
Service does not include:
Transfer to and from Calgary
Meals in town, picnic lunches
Personal gear
Rescue insurance
Incidentals
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