Little Yoho Valley Ski Camp :: Alpine Club of Canada Mountain Activities

Little Yoho Valley Ski Camp

Dates & Price
March 28 (evening) - April 4, 2009
Cost per person is $1795 + GST (Price in CDN $)

The Little Yoho Valley around Stanley Mitchell Hut is one of the most beautiful areas in the Rockies, and one of the most seldom visited in winter because of a notoriously long approach. We’re taking the sting out of the access by taking a short cut: the group will fly by helicopter to the outside boundary of Yoho National Park. From there, we’ll ski the rest of the way in to Stanley Mitchell Hut, taking in the views along the way. To make things even easier, porters will carry all of the food for the week to the Hut, leaving your pack relatively light on the way in!

For the rest of the week we’ll explore the area around the historic and charming Stanley Mitchell Hut including possible ascents of such notable peaks as the President, the Vice President, MacArthur Peak, Isolated Peak and of course there will be plenty of turns on the way back to the hut each day.

Stanley Mitchell Hut is a large but cozy log cabin situated in a beautiful meadow just at treeline and views from the front door are breathtaking. Wrapped in interesting history and surrounded by spectacular peaks and glaciers, this area presents a wide range of scenery and terrain to keep you occupied.

If you’ve never seen this area, or have only seen it in the summer time, this is your chance to experience a winter wonderland second to none.

Level of Difficulty

The strong, experienced skier will enjoy and be challenged by a week of skiing in the area. 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. Porters will be used to transport your food for the week hut, and a helicopter flight will cut the approach time to the hut in half, but there will still be a half day of skiing with your pack for the week from the helicopter landing to the hut.

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.

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2009 Planned Itinerary*

March 28 – Meet at 8:00pm at the Kicking Horse River Lodge in Golden, BC
March 29 – Fly by helicopter to the shoulder of Des Poilus and ski the rest of the way in to Stanley Mitchell Hut
March 30 to April 3 – explore the area around Stanley Mitchell Hut including possible ascents of the President, the Vice President, MacArthur, and Isolated Peak; stay at Stanley Mitchell Hut
April 4 – ski out
*Subject to change

Included

Guiding throughout the camp
Accommodation at Stanley Mitchell Hut.
Helicopter transport to the boundary of Yoho National Park
All meals starting with breakfast on March 29th and ending with lunch on April 4th
All group gear

Not Included

Transportation to/from Golden, B.C. and staging area (Participants will be expected to use their own vehicles and carpool)
Lunch on March 29th (please bring a bag lunch with you)
Dinner on March 28th
Dinner or accommodation on April 4th
Personal gear (see equipment list)

Staff:

ACMG Ski Guide Tim Styles		Camp Manager Chad Gennings

Other great winter trips offered by the Alpine Club of Canada:

	Banff Mountain Film Festival - Ice Climbing - CAMP FULL November 10 - November 13, 2008		LIttle Yoho Valley Ski Camp March 28 - April 4, 2009
	Wapta Traverse - Week 1 March 7 - March 14, 2009		Wapta Traverse - Week 2 - CAMP FULL April 4 - April 11, 2009
	Fairy Meadow Ski Extravaganza March 14 - March 21, 2009		Argentine Glacier Ski Camp April 17 - April 25, 2009
	First Summits Winter Mountaineering February 26 - March 2, 2009


	Special Winter Adventures
	The North Face Leadership Course January 10 - January 17, 2009

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