Fairy Meadow Extravaganza
| Dates & Price March 14-21, 2009 Cost per person is $2095 + GST |
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 sought-after location 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 Adamant peaks 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 or enjoying a lazy day with tree skiing to keep you well-entertained on bad-weather days.
Level of Difficulty The strong, experienced skier will enjoy and be challenged by a week of skiing in the area. Fairy Meadow is not for beginners! An advanced level of fitness and high-intermediate to advanced downhill ski abilities are essential. This means being comfortable skiing ‘black 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 our 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 as much skiing in as they like. You will be able to choose between short or long days, or days of complete relaxation in the hut. The hut has recently been renovated and is very comfortable, with a wood stove, propane lighting, world famous sauna and a brand new outhouse. |
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2009 Planned Itinerary* March 14 – meet in Golden at the Bad Habit Bistro at 9:00am;
fly into Fairy Meadow |
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Staff:
ACMG Mountain Guide Conrad Janzen |
Camp Manager David Dornian |
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Conrad Janzen – shown
here sitting atop Bugaboo Spire - 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. |
David lives in Calgary and
has been for more than 35 years, in Canada and abroad and in
previous lives has competed in alpine freestyle events and been
a Nordic ski instructor. He is presently the Chair of the Alpine
Club of Canada's Competition Climbing Committee and head of the
ACC’s Ski Mountaineering Competition Committee, and is
active with several Bow Valley climbers’ groups. |
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Other great winter trips offered by the Alpine Club of Canada:
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Banff
Mountain Film Festival - Ice Climbing - CAMP
FULL |
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LIttle
Yoho Valley Ski Camp March 28 - April 4, 2009 |
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Wapta Traverse
- Week 1 March 7 - March 14, 2009 |
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Fairy Meadow Ski Extravaganza March 14 - March 21, 2009 |
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Argentine Glacier
Ski Camp April 17 - April 25, 2009 |
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First Summits Winter Mountaineering February 26 - March 2, 2009 |
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| Special Winter Adventures | |||
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The North Face Leadership Course January 10 - January 17, 2009 |
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