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The ultimate backcountry experience in the mountains of northwestern BC.

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A culturally modified tree along the trail from lake to lodge.

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There are many terrain options including tree skiing.

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The view is beyond anything you've ever seen.

Mountaineering Course at Burnie

Dates: TBD

The Burnie Glacier Chalet is right across the valley from the toe of the Burnie Glacier. There are climbing crags within 20 minutes and a practice area on the glacier within 30 minutes walk. The mountains are high and close. The lodge provides a great base to learn the art of mountaineering in all its aspects. Rock climbing, ice climbing, glacier travel, crevasse rescue, navigation and trip planning are some of the topics that will keep you busy through the week.

Cost: $2,050

Included:

  • floatplane flights to Burnie Lake and back
  • all food and accommodation at the lodge
  • instruction by certified guide
  • rental gear such as ropes, harnesses, helmets, crampons, ice axe  

Not included:

  • access to and stay in Smithers
  • alcoholic beverages at the lodge
  • personal equipment like clothing
  • backpacks and boots
  • 5% tax
 
 

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.

Torsten Lyon, Nashville TN