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Callaghan Country is located in the Coastal Snowbelt - guaranteeing abundant snowfalls and a reliable snowpack.

The Callaghan Valley is ringed on three sides by glaciated terrain; as the warm moist maritime air pushes up over the glaciers of Brandywine, Metal Dome, and Powder Mountains, the air gets super-cooled.

The Pemberton Ice Cap and the Rainbow Mountain glacier lie to the north and east, which means that Callaghan Country is a natural dumping ground for lots of the white stuff.

Despite the copious amounts of snow that the area receives each winter, the region enjoys the same moderate Pacific temperatures as other Northwest ski areas.

The terrain surrounding Callaghan Lodge is well-suited to a diverse range of outdoor adventures.

Cross country Skiing & Snowshoeing
The gently rolling landscape includes powder-filled meadows, frozen lakes, and gigantic stands of old growth forest. All ages & abilities will enjoy our

• track-set trails and;
• snowshoe loops

Backcountry Skiing & Telemark Skiing
For those seeking a more vertical adventure, there are ample alpine ski & snowboard touring slopes surrounding the lodge. These are suitable for strong intermediate and advanced skiers and boarders with experience skiing/riding in deep snow conditions.

While guests are permitted to go backcountry skiing on their own, we strongly recommend that self-guided parties have knowledge and experience in backcountry travel and avanche safety. Self-guided parties will be responsible for self-rescue.

For those people wishing to go out under the watchful care of a guide, we work with the Whistler Alpine Guides Bureau and to provide an A.C.M.G. (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides) guiding service.

These professional, experienced and friendly guides will help you to maximize your skiing enjoyment while minimizing your risk of backcountry hazards.

Benefits of hiring a certified A.C.M.G. ski guide:

• Professional decision-making
• Expert snow science observations
• Intimate knowledge of terrain; secret spots and daily powder deposition zones
• Most efficient uptrack
• Comfortable pace for your entire party
• Technique improvement
• Equipment evaluation
• Emergency management

Whistler Alpine Guides Bureau Pricing:

Prices include backcountry safety equipment (avalanche transceivers, probes, and shovels). Prices are quoted in Canadian funds and do not include the 6% GST or gratuities. The maximum client to guide ratio is 6:1. Please ask us for a customized quote for groups of 7 or more.