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Callaghan Valley Ski Conditions

Last Updated: Monday, May 3

Thank you to everyone who helped to make Winter 2009-10 our best season yet!!

We are now closed for the season. 

Our backcountry lodge will reopen for summer operations on Saturday, July 17. Click here for more information on our summer program.

We'll reopen for daily winter operations on Saturday, November 20, 2010 - earlier if conditions permit.

 

Snow Report from Callaghan Lodge Weather Station (1,370m / 4.500')
Temperature at 8:00am
0 C
New Snow (24 hours)
10 cm
Snow Base

345 cm
Snow Texture
machine groomed & track set
Sky

overcast - snowing lightly

Local Weather

Today's Environment Canada - Whistler Alpine Forecast (at 5am)


 

Whistler Nordics annual overnight ski trip

Image taken by: Brad Sills
Image taken on: Sun. April 11, 2010

"You have the best trails around with jaw dropping scenery. I can’t think of a more perfect skate ski experience than skiing up to the lodge and back when the grooming is so good."

(April 11, 2010)

- Peter Gaskill, Vancouver, B.C.
Trail Map (2.92 MB)
Whistler Weather

Backcountry Conditions
Whistler Olympic Park Conditions
Environment Canada weather for 2010 Olympic venues
 

Callaghan Country Cross Country Trail Conditions

  

Please remember that Callaghan Country is a mountainous environment. Nordic trails in our area may be more difficult than those you might find elsewhere. You will find hills on all of our trails...some rather steep. Please observe the trail ratings and feel free to ask us for more detail before you head out!

Be sure to pack enough food and water for your day. We do have limited food service available at our base (granola bars and water) and lunches are available at the lodge every weekend (Fri - Sun). Vouchers must be purchased at the Callaghan Country base prior to heading up. Click here for more details on the lodge lunch program.

Our base warming hut is open daily from 9am - 4pm and the trails are open daily from 9am - 3pm.

Signature Trails
indicates trail is open

Classic (track-set)
Skating
CONDITION

Callaghan Mainline

(Intermediate; 8.5km; elevation gain:520m)

     

Parkway Connector

(Easiest; 2km; elevation gain: 50m)

    

Upper Wild Spirit Trail

(Intermediate;3.2km; elevation gain: 125m)

      

Solitude Glacier Loop

(Easier - with a couple of steep hills; 5 km; elevation gain: 50m)
   

Ring Valley Loop

(Easier - with a couple of steep hills; 5km; elevation gain: 150m)

      

Meadows Loop

(Easier; 2.5km; elevation gain: 20m)

Real Life

(Easier; 5km; elevation gain: 75m) DOGS ALLOWED (first 5km of Wild Spirit to bridge)

      

Wild Spirit Trail

(Most difficult; 4.3km; elevation gain: 380m)

      

Lost Crew

(Most difficult; 3.5km; elevation gain: 175m)

     EXPERTS ONLY!

Into Woods

(Wilderness Route; 3.5km; elevation gain: 300m)
Wilderness Route - light touring

Snowshoe Trails

Trail Name Indicates trail is open
CONDITION
Alexander Falls Loop (3.5km; 55m elevation)  
Finger Lake Loop (5km; 40m elevation)  
Closed:exposed creeks
Old School (2.6km; elevation 40m)  
Closed:exposed creeks

Real Life

(multi-use trail; 5km; 75 m elevation) DOGS ALLOWED (first 5km of Wild Spirit to bridge)

  

Wild Spirit trail

(multi-use trail; 4.3 km;380m elevation)

  

Upper Wild Spirit

(multi-use trail; 2.5km; 125m elevation)

  

Alpine Ski Touring Conditions

  
Last Updated  
Conditions Summary:

Self-guided ski touring parties should be knowledgeable and experienced in backcountry travel and avalanche safety and must be prepared for self-rescue. To maximize your enjoyment while reducing your risk, we suggest hiring a professional A.C.M.G. ski guide. Please see our backcountry skiing page for more information.

 


   

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Phone: 604.938.0616
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