Cross
country skiing - Miles of track-set classic cross country
ski trails surround Callaghan Lodge. The rolling terrain is perfect
for beginner and intermediate skiers.
Snowshoeing –
Experience the peace and tranquility of the Upper Callaghan valley
and explore the old growth forests and sub-alpine meadows by snowshoe.
Backcountry
Skiing
Join a certified A.C.M.G (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides)
guide (arranged through Whistler Alpine Guides Bureau) or head out on your own to earn your turns as you
take advantage of a wide selection of alpine touring slopes accessible
right from the Lodge! Local areas include;
Exclusive
day trips and Specialty programs – We offer a variety
of specialty programs throughout the winter season: exclusive day
trip and overnight adventures, backcountry travel clinics, recreational
avalanche courses, and Nordic technique camps. Please ask us for
details!
Ability Levels
Cross
country skiing & snowshoeing: The rolling terrain is
well-suited to all ages and ability levels, from rank beginner to
advanced skiers.
Alpine
ski & snowboard touring: All guests wishing to go alpine
ski or snowboard touring MUST be AT MINIMUM strong intermediate
skiers or riders, capable of handling the rigors of ascending and
descending in deep powder snow conditions.
Guests must be in good physical condition
and must bring their own ski or snowboard touring and safety equipment.
Equipment can be arranged on request.
Any guests
wishing to go ski or snowboard touring without hiring one of our
professional ski guides should have previous backcountry experience,
good working knowledge of terrain and snowpack assessment, and be
well-practiced at self-rescue.
Summer Adventures
Currently only open for groups of 6
or more in the summer.
Heli-hiking – Get
a lift up and begin your hiking adventure right at the top with
a customized heli-hiking adventure. Savour panoramic views, meander
through pristine alpine meadows and traverse high mountain ridgelines,
all with the attention and care of a professional guide.
Nature interpretation tours
– Explore the valley surrounding the Lodge with an interpretive
guide. You’ll learn about trees, flowers, birds, and other
wildlife indigenous to British Columbia’s Coast Mountain region,
while enriching your appreciation of this spectacular natural environment.
Specialty workshops
– Nurture your creativity, honour your inner spirit, and learn
new skills with our specialty summer programs: nature photography,
creative writing, drawing & painting, yoga / pilates, culinary
workshops, guided hiking and introductory mountaineering programs.
A La Carte Services
For those looking to enhance their stay in Callaghan
Country, we have partnered with other local businesses to offer
a variety of additional services.
Certified A.C.M.G. guides are available for any
guests wishing to book a private guide
Certified CANSI (Canadian Association of Nordic
Ski Instructors) instruction available for Classic, Skate, and
telemark skiing
Interpretive guiding with some of Whistler’s
top naturalists