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The Yurt
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pages)
The terrain
Guides are members of :
(Assoc. of
Canadian Mountain Guides)
(Canadian
Ski Guides Association)
(Canadian
Avalanche Association)
What
do these certs mean?
Now booking 2007/08 dates:
Snow cave overnight option and skiing Jan 2008
Ski
Tours:
The
best powder, tons of it, superb terrain options and unbelievable terrain.
If you want to check it out for a day Rossland Mountain Adventures will
confirm what you are looking for, ascertain your ability, whether you
are touring for the first time or out for the goods we will find the best
place for you to tour based on conditions and what terrain will give you
what you are looking for.
Our guides are all familiar with the local terrain, are certified through
CSGA ( Canadian Ski Guide Assoc. ) or ACMG ( Assoc of Canadian Ski Guides
) They can turn a good tour into a great experience.
see guide page . Guide languages : German, French, Spanish,
English
HIRE A GUIDE
Pricing
$249 Private Guide Day Trip
$199 Semi Private Group (2-5 guests)
$149 Group Price (6-12 guests)
Kootenay Best - Kokanee Range, Selkirks, BC
An incredible trip into some of the great Kootenay terrain.
Not only will you be surrounded by high mountain peaks, diverse lines
but a rare experience of beginning your tour driving through ( and skiing
in) areas rich with ghost town relics and lore. Drive through the Sandon
New Denver area, silver boom town now host to 9 residents and a collection
of amazing history. Enter the lodge: luxurious, post and beam "5
star meals" and down duvets.
Then head out into the steep deep mountains - solitude, powder and an
breathtaking array of vistas and ski lines.
This is world class terrain and snow and it's yours for the taking.
Includes:
1 night in Retallack Lodge - double occupancy
2 nights in rustic alpine mining cabin
1 bkf and 1 gourmet Retallack dinner - 5 * chef
2 mountain BKF, 3 lunches, 2 dinners RMA
experienced certified helicat ski guide
avalanche
and back country safety instruction
snowmobile
or snow cat support
all
group winter camping equipment
Reco Mtn. South Ridge - great views and great lines - could be yours as
part of the Kootenay Best trip above
.~Whether you are looking for a single day backcountry tour or a multi day fly in ~
Open 2007/08 YURT Dates :
From Fly
in and out by Helicopter! (6 people )
3 days /2 night rates: Fully guided and catered
Local Day Tours can be customized based on your date
requests
Spend a night in a cozy snow cave !!!! Learn the basics of winter camping,
trip planning, and more backcountry essentials !!
Lodge and Yurt Touring:
Join us at a local lodge, cabin or yurt for an even more exclusive touring
experience.You name it - we'll make it happen.
Terrain : mix of levels ( intermediate through expert ) - chutes,
glades, bowls , tree skiing. The terrain is incredible, offering up high
end powder experiences for all levels of tour groups.
From
the balcony of your brand new yurt, soak in awesome views of local peaks
of the Nelson and Bonnington ranges in the powder blessed Selkirk mountains.
Average day: 4000 – 8000 ft ( or + ) vert./ day dependent on groups abilities and conditions. 4 - 8 hours hiking . based on one hour per 1000' feet gain . Good physical condition is important.
YURT
Brand new fully furnished two story yurt
3 bunks two floor capacity 8 guests 9 beds
wood stove - heat , propane light and cooking,
Fly in by Helicopter! ( min 4 people )
3 days /2 night rates: Fully guided and catered
.Learn with your Turns...
..educational tours
Want to refresh your route selection skills digging a hasty pit, new search
techniques or more advanced work like deep or multiple searches?
Our guides are also Avalanche Course instructors and educational tours
are increasingly popular ~ while you are out on the tour the guide will
go over the skills you want to learn.
Yurt :
Fly in and Out ! ( 6 people )
3 days /2 night rates:
Fully guided and catered
5 days
Fully guided and catered
Day
Tours :
Group size information:
Private=1 person
semi private= 2-5 people, Group=6-12 people.
Single Day Tours or Education Tours
All single day tours meet at 8:15 a.m. morning of the tour to complete
a final gear & transceiver check.
Tour will be completed by 3:30 p.m. amount of vertical will be dependant
on the speed of group, group goals and weather conditions.
Educational tour options:
Content can include: search techniques (including use of
transceiver/receivers and probe searches), avalanche terrain recognition,
snow stability analysis, back country travel techniques, emergency response
skills and group management (for safe back country travel and emergency
scenarios) and more ....
Gear Required: ( please see GEAR link
for full listing for yurt / multidaytours )
Trancievers, probe, shovel , pack
Snowshoes ( for boarders)
Back country Bindings
Skins
We provide transportation, meals,rental or accommodation on demand.
CALL
OR EMAIL NOW TO FIND OUT ABOUT LOCAL BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS
ski-hike@telus.net
1 250 368 7375