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Fairy Meadow Powder Week 2012
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| Photo: © Marco Delesalle |
March 31 - April 7, 2012 Cost per person is $2195 + applicable taxes |
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| Photo: © Marco Delesalle |
Back by popular demand, this is your chance to spend a week of once-in-a-lifetime skiing at the renowned Fairy Meadow Hut! Situated in the Adamant Range of the Selkirk Mountains and called “THE backcountry ski destination in Canada”* by Chic Scott, the Bill Putnam (Fairy Meadow) Hut is a destination sought-after for its spectacular scenery, long glacier runs, and abundant ski-mountaineering opportunities.
*Summits and Icefields, p. 170
Easily accessed from the hut, the high cols between the Adamants offer world-famous skiing and provide convenient routes to many peaks, the Gothic Glacier, and the Granite Glacier. Objectives in the area include East Pioneer (3,164 m), Mt. Sir William (3,002 m), Sentinel Peak (3,033 m), Colossal (2,940 m), and Enterprise (2,910 m).
The challenge of ascending summits and high cols is rewarded by breathtaking views and long, uninterrupted runs back to hot drinks and delicious meals. Short runs close to the hut also offer opportunities for practicing turns, enjoying a shorter day of tree skiing, or keeping you entertained in bad weather.
Level of Difficulty The strong, experienced skier will enjoy and be challenged by a week in the area. Fairy Meadow is not for complete beginners! An advanced level of fitness and high-intermediate to advanced downhill ski abilities are essential. This means being comfortable skiing “black diamond” runs with a 7-9 kg (15-20 lb) pack in backcountry snow conditions, especially deep powder! For those individuals who live at lower elevations (less than 1000m/3300’), we recommend that you arrive in the mountains a few days before the camp, to do some skiing on your own and acclimatize to the altitude. This camp involves living at and above 2050m/6800’ for the whole week. Due to the hut-based nature of the camp, everyone will be able to get in as much skiing as conditions permit. You will be able to choose between short or long days, or days of complete relaxation in the hut. The hut is very comfortable with a wood stove, propane lighting, world famous sauna, and an outhouse. “ One of the best weeks I’ve ever had in the mountains” – 2011 Fairy Meadow Participant “The skiing was great!!!” – 2011 Fairy Meadow Participant “Our guide made you feel at ease in all terrain.” – 2011 Fairy Meadow Participant |
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| ACMG Ski Guide Conrad Janzen | Camp Manager Danyelle Magnan |
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Conrad arrived in Canmore AB for a mountaineering course in 1994 and got completely hooked on all forms of mountain adventures. After completing a Kinesiology degree at the University of Calgary, he moved back to the mountains and began guiding, climbing and skiing full time. Conrad feels fortunate that he has been able to explore many different places in North America as a result of this path - from a start leading trips on the West Coast Trail, to guiding canoeing in Minnesota and the North West Territories, to more recently guiding climbing and skiing trips throughout the mountain ranges of B.C., Alberta and up north into the St. Elias. Some highlights for him have been guiding more remote ski traverses, and a recent trip up Mt. Logan in the Yukon. Conrad’s perfect world includes an endless winter, a whole bunch of maps and food, and a pair of skis - this would make him about as happy as you can imagine! Conrad is based out of Banff where he lives with his wife Coralee. |
Danyelle grew up in the Rocky Mountains, in Jasper National Park. Her love of Canada's pristine wilderness led her to a career as a National Park Warden, eventually specializing in Visitor Safety. Through her work with Parks Canada she has had the opportunity to work in some incredible places, from the Icefields Parkway to the West Coast Trail, but when work brought her to Rogers Pass she chose to stay. The Selkirks provide endless inspiration, with limitless ski lines (and often powder...) Danyelle is also an ACMG assistant ski guide. This will be her second trip to Fairy Meadows (the photo is taken from Mt Sir William and looking back towards the hut) and she can't wait! |
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