CALLAGHAN LAKE SNOWSHUTTLE

OPERATING EVERY SATURDAY - TUESDAY

Shuttle Service for Transport to Callaghan Lake
This transfer service whisks backcountry skiers to Callaghan Lake for an early morning start at the notoriously abundant and supercooled white stuff of the Upper Callaghan Valley>>.  At this time, the snow shuttles is limited to skiers equipped for alpine ski touring and having an intent to explore the pristine wilderness of the Telemagique Traverse or the deep powder pockets of Morning Glory before descending back to the parking lot via Wild Spirit or Mainline trails at the end of the day.  This shuttle service runs once a day at 8:30am.  Advance booking required, see link below.
  
Sat & Sun Cost: $56.50 per seat (online booking only, includes admission to Ski Callaghan)
Mon & Tues Cost: $384 per charter/ up to 8 people (call to book, includes admission to Ski Callaghan)

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR SNOW SHUTTLE ADVENTURE>>
​Questions or issues with booking your shuttle?  Please call 604-938-0616, also check out Lee Lau's review on Doglotion.com for insider tips.

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CONDITIONS FOR ALL SHUTTLE PROGRAMS 
  • All participants are required to arrive at our Base for 8:00am and be ready to load the shuttle by 8:30am.
  • All participants are required to sign a Waiver of Liability on-site prior to loading Snow Shuttle.  Click here to view.
  • All riders must be dressed appropriately for riding in an open-air vehicle at speeds of 30km/hr for 30-50 minutes.
  • Snow Shuttle will leave at exact times as listed. Late arrivals will not be refunded under any circumstance.
  • Everyone must ensure they are back down at the the base area by closing time 4:30pm. No vehicles are to be left in parking lot after 4:30pm as that will trigger a missing persons report with the RCMP.
  • This is a one way transfer service. All skiers must have requisite skier skill levels to negotiate the  ski descent exit back down Mainline or Wild Spirit trails (Intermediate level or above).
  • Restriction of luggage to one pair of skis and small day pack (40 litre).
  • Callaghan Country reserves the right to cancel trips. In these scenarios, trip cancellation refunds will be available at Guest Services.

Backcountry Skiing Advisory

Once you leave the groomed x-country ski trail surfaces of Callaghan Country you have entered backcountry terrain. You are entering the wilderness and are advised to be prepared for any and all eventualities including: terrain that is uncontrolled, unmarked, and involves many risks, dangers and hazards in addition to that of avalanche.  Other hazards exist and may include, but are not limited to:  cornices; crevasses; cliffs; trees, tree wells; tree stumps; forest dead fall; creeks; rocks; rockfall; boulders; holes and depressions on or below the snow surface; open water; variable and difficult snow conditions; hypothermia, snow immersion, equipment failure; encounters with domestic and wild animals, nightfall and the possibility of a medical emergency. Carry a cell phone with good batteries and be aware that there may be areas of poor reception and /or transmission. Ensure you are properly dressed and equipped with appropriate safety gear and the knowledge to use it effectively. Your safety and well being are completely your own responsibility. Rescue services are accessed by dialing 911 and requesting RCMP assistance

THE BACKCOUNTRY IS NOT PATROLLED.  NEVER SKI ALONE.
  • Backcountry Touring Clinic 
  • Prerequisites
  • Dates & Timing
  • Price & Booking Instructions
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Navigation Skills for Backcountry Touring
An introductory clinic covering the basics of mountain navigation with local and established ACMG Guide, Dave Sarkany. This full-day clinic will provide participants with classroom theoretical review and on-the-snow practical skills:
-printed topographic map layout to form an understanding of projection, datum, scale, distance, and contour lines
-referencing location through Lat/Long and the UTM grid
-understanding components of standard handheld compasses
-adjusting to the local magnetic declination to be able to follow a bearing off a map
-use of resection/triangulation
These skills will be brought together for modern navigation using digital maps stored on personal phones for the purpose of navigating with the units GPS/electronic compass and altimeter.  
Instructor Bio:  Dave Sarkany has lived in Whistler for 27 years.  He has been very active in the mountains and on the ocean throughout the region since the early 1980’s., and has specialized in guiding for the last 20 years.  In the mountains Dave is recognized as an ACMG Ski Guide and Hiking Guide(Association of Canadian Mountain Guide) and a CAA Professional Member (Canadian Avalanche Association). 
Equipment:  
  • AT Skis & Skins, Splitboard & Skins, or Snowshoes
  • Compass/Phone
  • Clothing for winter environment in temps down to -15
  • Pack Lunch and snacks
Dave will be equipped with guide pack (first aid/communications/repair stuff)
Skill: 
  • Moderate fitness needed  (wont be going far)
Clinics offered Sunday, Nov. 25th & Saturday, Dec. 1st
  • 7:00am sign in 
  • 7:15am class-room theory
  • 8:30am depart in snowcat to lake
  • 9:15am on-the-snow field class
  • 2:30pm ski back to base (mechanized transfer available to snowshoers)
  • 4:00pm end of day Q&A
$126.50 per person (includes Snowshuttle Seat & Ski Callaghan trail pass)
*Online Bookings required
**All participants are required to sign a Waiver of Liability>>
**All Bookings are non-refundable an non-transferable, including in scenarios of late arrival
​****Please call 604.938.0616 with any questions