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Wapta icefield 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.
Difficulty:
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.
Departure: any time during March and April
Important note: Due to huts reservation we need to confirm hut availability before confirming the dates.
Cost: Spring 2009
Base on number of participant contact us for details.
Note: The hut along the Wapta provide shelter with mattress, cooking utensils, stove. Participants will carry
sleeping bag, food and some fuel for the Scott Duncan hut.
Service include:
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
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.
Difficulty:
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.
Departure: any time during March and April
Important note: Due to huts reservation we need to confirm hut availability before confirming the dates.
Cost: Spring 2009
Base on number of participant contact us for details.
Note: The hut along the Wapta provide shelter with mattress, cooking utensils, stove. Participants will carry
sleeping bag, food and some fuel for the Scott Duncan hut.
Service include:
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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