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The ultimate backcountry experience in the mountains of northwestern BC.

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The view is beyond anything you've ever seen.

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Northern BC is like nothing you've ever experienced - big mountains, rich culture & more bears than people!

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A backcountry lodge in Canada that offers all the charm of a European mountain hut - all to yourself!

Testimonials

No need to take our word for it…

Sandy M and Karin B, Smithers

We loved our course and the entire trip. Sensational views, excellent chalet, highly trained and informative guides, Molly's superb cooking and all that powder.

We have lived in Smithers for 14 years, have travelled the world, and all this time, since 2001, this gem of an experience was right on our doorstep. We will be back a lot more often. We enjoyed the chalet and really appreciated the course, patience and tips we received from Christoph and Lucas. The last time we had someone preparing food for us that was this good was nearly 30 years ago, in a camp where Molly's mother was the cook. Thank you for an amazing experience.

Gary Maltin, Terrace BC

There is nothing like being sucked uphill in the vortex of Christoph’s mountain love.

Torsten Lyon, Nashville TN

Christoph and Sean did an amazing job of always finding perfect lines for us. Burnie Chalet is in an amazing location with fantastic scenery and ski terrain. Wonderful touring with the best skiing of my life.

Greg Dunham, New Mexico

Best turns of my life! This place is fantabulous.

Andre Kovacs, Vancouver, BC

Thanks Christoph for a few days of great adventures, saunas, erudite conversation and great food.

Robin Scrimger, Whistler BC

Awesome week – the most fun educational experience I’ve had. Unbelievable terrain – huge! Great options from alpine to perfect glades. The sauna is truly a highlight and a must at the end of the day. Thanks to Monika and Dave for feeding us like kings each and every day. Christoph gave us the goods and a tonne of knowledge. I’ll be back! Thanks Christoph.

Dave Weaver, Victoria BC

Wonderful – great country – skiing – you have a world class lodge and surrounding terrain – ate – slept – sauna – slept.

Noni Fenwick-Wilson and Stirling Fraser, Comox BC

My husband and I did the second half of the Donjek River route with Christoph Dietzfelbinger of Bear Mountaineering in 2010. This was our first trip with him but not our last, as we intend to do another in 2011. The trip was a complete success thanks to his expertise, organization, and personality. The equipment and food were great, his enthusiasm and experience inspire confidence, and Christoph is a charming and interesting fireside companion. We both unreservedly recommend Bear Mountaineering to anyone wanting guided wilderness travel in western Canada. 

My husband and I did the second half of the Donjek River route with Christoph Dietzfelbinger of Bear Mountaineering in 2010. This was our first trip with him but not our last, as we intend to do another in 2011. The trip was a complete success thanks to his expertise, organization, and personality. The equipment and food were great, his enthusiasm and experience inspire confidence, and Christoph is a charming and interesting fireside companion. We both unreservedly recommend Bear Mountaineering to anyone wanting guided wilderness travel in western Canada. 

Noni Fenwick-Wilson and Stirling Fraser, Comox BC