Trip Details and Small Print - Wapta Ski Traverse
Can I do
it?
Strenuous backcountry ski tour in
alpine, mostly glaciated terrain on alpine touring (randonne)
or sturdy telemark equipment. You must be able to ski safely
and controlled at all times while wearing a heavy (15kg - 20kg
= 33lb - 44lb) backpack. Depending on the conditions, we might
have to rope on while skiing both up and downhill. You need
to be in good physical and mental condition, ready to be on
your feet for about 7-8 hrs. on some of the days. If in doubt
whether you have the required skills, give us a call!
Equipment:
You need either sturdy
Telemark Equipment or (more common in Canada) alpine touring
equipment - either is available for rental at our base in Canmore.
Please call ahead, so we can advise you and set you up with
the right equipment for you. As with all our trips, we will
provide you with a detailed equipment list with your booking
confirmation.
Meeting
Point:
Canmore in the late afternoon of the
first day of the trip. We can organize a pickup at the Calgary
airport on request. Lodging in Canmore is included in your trip
price.
Climate,
Weather, Temperatures:
The
Wapta Icefields tend to have a cold micro-climate in an area
that can already be considered colder than most ski touring
areas in North America. That is only one reason, why we schedule
this trip in spring and not in the early winter. Temps can be
expected between 0C (32F) to -25 (-13F).
Services Included in the Total Price:
5 days guiding by a UIAGM/ACMG certified
Mountain and/or Ski Guide, 4 nights lodging in Alpine Club huts
(bunks with foamies) and 4 days of food (home-prepped, light weight,
3 course dinners, breakfast and lunch supplies), transport from
Canmore to trailhead and back in a van or passenger car, use of
avalanche safety and glacier equipment (harness, rope). National
Park fees, pre-trip meeting and all guide expenses.
Not
Included in the Total Price Are:
Airport pick up and drop off in Calgary (CD$
100 return trip), lodging and dinner / breakfast in Canmore the
first and last night of the trip, air fares, trip lunch on the first
day in the field. |
