Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 22nd, when Journeyman Lodge welcomes hikers of all ages for a FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST!  Escape to a setting where food is found among the paths we walk, experience mountain camaraderie and explore nature at its best.

Don't forget it's a wee bit different getting to Journeyman Lodge in the summer…
Self-Drive and Hike:
Follow the Callaghan Lake Forest Service Road to Callaghan Lake. It is about 8.5km from the Alexander Falls base to Callaghan Lake on a rough road and it takes about 20 – 35 minutes. We recommend using a vehicle with good clearance (4WD preferred). The trail to the lodge begins about 250m before you reach the lake – look for the sign on your left. There is a small clearing just off the road – park here. From here, the hike is 4.5 km and will take between 1.5 – 2 hours depending on your ability and fitness level. ​

Go for it! The first event is this Sunday... Advanced registration is required; this allows us to place an appropriate food order before the event. Registration closes at 50 participants. The event cost is $10 per person for registered participants + Ski Callaghan Admissions (trail ticket fee or season pass)

Call us at 604.964.0058 or email us at info@callaghancountry.com to register.

A hot chili lunch (both meat and veggie) will be served up at Journeyman Lodge from 12pm – 2pm. Event Participants are welcome to use our traditional woodfired sauna, but will need to bring their own towels.

​We're excited to announce the launch of  our new Fireside Speaker's Series: 'Tales from the Callaghan'.  Designed to promote a sense of place and connect our community of 'Callaghan Country fans', each month we will host a special guest speaker for a casual apres-ski chat at our trailside bonfire next to the Alexander Falls Touring Centre.  

All are welcome!  Top-off a great day of Nordic play and join us at 1:00pm. Topics will pertain to the unique ecology, topography,  and history of the Callaghan Valley. 

The series began with the opening topic 'A Backcountry Dream is Born!' Callaghan Country's President, Brad Sills, and local ACMG Guide, Dave Sarkany.  Next up is scheduled for Saturday, February 2nd.   We will dive into the 'Ongoing search for the 'T-33 Silver Star'.  Brad, and local retired  RCMP Staff Sgt., Steve LeClair, will discuss a series of clues found in the Callaghan Valley prompting continued efforts to solve the great mystery and ample folklore!

Our team has been working tirelessly to prepare our Nordic trail network for a pleasing opening to the 201819 winter season and it looks like Ullr is finally delivering some much needed snow over the next couple weeks.  We'll say it again, finally!!!!!  The wait has been S(no)w joke.

Join the Callaghan Country crew for our opening weekend as we kick-off the 2018/19 ski season with some goofy fun and special praise for Ullr!

FREE admission for those dressed in viking attire!

Ullr (pronounced Oool-er) stems from Norse mythology, where he was revered as the god of winter. Like us, Ullr loves the cold and especially travelling over Northern forest terrain on skis. This dude deserves our respect, so we’re going to spirit our winter patronage with some festive viking attire and an annual snow-dance around the Callaghan Country Bonfire Cauldron. This is located at the 1st entrance to Ski Callaghan (left over the bridge 8.5km up Callaghan Valley Rd).

Festivities begin at 2pm.  Please feel welcome to bring your hotdogs and or marshmallows for roasting.

​As a society, we have never been more time-starved and over-stimulated so the need to slow down, unplug and reconnect is more important than ever. Throw in an ever-looming threat of climate change and it only makes sense that more and more backcountry enthusiasts are opting to “Earn their turns” and overall self-propelled recreation is on the rise.  We ache for freedom, and the wilderness calls.

Callaghan Country's Journeyman Lodge was built on sweat equity and a belief in the inherent value of exploring the world beyond lift dependency. There are no free rides to the top and no one to hand-hold you through another cookie-cutter backcountry experience. In these mountains, you’re on your own, and you’re better off because of it.  An infamous Eleanor Roosevelt quote resonates..."With freedom comes responsibility."  Wilderness exploration does require certain capacities and skill sets. We're excited to announce that Callaghan Country has some early season Skills Clinics to build that toolkit!

We highly recommend attending one of the upcoming Ski Swaps.  Not only will you find deals on gear, this is typically a great opportunity for local clubs to feature their programs and courses as well...​

​Snow has melted, bugs are beginning to fade, and nature's colour palette is emerging in full vibrancy.  It's finally here! The seasonal transformation of the Callaghan Valley is as dramatic as the landscape itself.  This season, we are keen to share this special place in its prime summer abundance by opening the doors of Journeyman Lodge to hikers from September 8th - 23rd.

This will be a special time to meet some of the actual 'Journeymen' of 'Journeyman Lodge'...they carry the passion and the vision that has propelled Callaghan Country forward all these years, so go ahead and ask them for those stories!   ​

The primary summer access route to Journeyman Lodge is a hike-in from Callaghan Lake Provincial Park.  During the late summer and early autumn months, Callaghan Lake is accessible by high clearance two wheel drive vehicle (driver's discretion advised). You can park your vehicle and follow a well defined hiking trail leading west from the BC Parks campsite for 4.5 kilometres. to the lodge. The trail is signed and climbs gently through a variety of West Coast forest types. The elevation gain is 150 metre elevation over 4.5 kilometres. Please allow about two hours (one way) from the trailhead to the lodge.   ​By day, trek and explore the spectacular surroundings of Callaghan Country.  By night, enjoy a family style meal, chatting with fellow guests, the warmth of a log-fire, and a good night’s sleep.

Alexander Falls Touring Centre is proud to be the most dog friendly zone in the Callaghan, with access to over 27 kms of dog-friendly cross-country ski trails plus over 17 kms of dog-friendly snowshoe trails both on and off-leash!

On Saturday, March 10th, 2018:

• Dogs ski and snowshoe free!*
• The first 50 dogs through the gates receive a doggie bag of tasty treats and deals.
• Several lucky doggie bags will have grand prizes valued at up to $125!
• Support WAG the Whistler Animal Shelter, by bringing a donation of any of the following:

    Bulky Stick Dog chews,
    -Cans of tuna fish
    -Dog and cat treats
    -Dog toys - squeakies, stuffies, bones, balls, etc.
    -Stuffed dog bones
    -Financial donations - can be made online

We're excited to announce a NEW immersive experience in the epic backcountry terrain of Callaghan Country.  Renowned adventure sports photographers, Ryan Kenny & Guy Fattal, have organized a unique opportunity to learn some specialized 'tricks of the trade' for budding outdoor photographers.  Move fast, spots are limited!  

Ryan and Guy are keen to connect with interested participants to make sure this workshop would be the right fit for them.  In the meantime, we had a chance to ask a few questions about the upcoming clinic...

Q1.  Who is this workshop for?
A1.  The workshop is for any photographer that has always wanted to experience the backcountry and capture adventure like we do.

Q2.  How long have you and Guy been taking photos?
A2.  Guy and I (Ryan) have been taking photos for over 15 years.

Q3.  When did you realize you could make a career out of it?
A3.  I realized I could make a career out of it when my passion outweighed my doubts about going to a freelance lifestyle.

Q4.  What's the most common mistake you see among 'rookie' photographers?
A4.  The most common mistake among rookie photographers is not being present in the moment that you're trying to capture. sounds a bit cheezy but truth be told now in a digital age it seems a bit harder to take ones time.

Q5.  What's the foremost takeaway from this workshop that you would hope for participants?
A5.  We want people to take away an experience of a lifetime. We want to share techniques and information but also help them develop their own style. Through the art of storytelling and seeking adventure we hope to offer a workshop that leaves them as inspired as we are.

Celebrate BC Family Day at Callaghan Country and get 50% off cross country skiing trail tickets and snowshoe trail tickets on February 12, 2018!   

Come join us at the Alexander Falls Touring Centre on Feb. 12 for a day of FUN!  We will have Cheeses Crust Food Truck, Salomon Demo Days and the Fire Pit going for your enjoyment.  Bring your own marshmallows, hot dogs and your own fire pit sticks.  Read on for some helpful tips to engage your family in the great outdoors!

The Benchmark Series is Callaghan Country's Signature Social Ski Event designed to promote friendship, fitness and a reconnection to the natural world.  The series of events gives Nordic skiers 3 opportunities over the course of the winter season to benchmark their own personal time it takes them to ski to Journeyman Lodge.  

This much sought after Skate Ski Clinic with local high-performance Biathlon coach 'Munny' is back for Monday, February 12th.  

Registration is now open and space is limited so follow this link to book your spot online now >> for Monday, February 12th.
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Please note that the $85 clinic fee does not include Ski Callaghan Admissions/Trail Tickets.  Please Call Sandi at 1.604.964.0058 for more information or with any questions.

Registration is now open and space is limited so follow this link to book your spot online now >> for December 23rd OR the December 31st.
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Please note that the $85 clinic fee does not include Ski Callaghan Admissions/Trail Tickets.  Please Call Sandi at 1.604.964.0058 for more information or with any questions.

To celebrate the holiday season with a special flavour of mountain love, Callaghan Country has prepared twelve one-day-only specials at Journeyman Lodge for the twelve days of Christmas leading up to December 24th.  We are so pleased to unveil our one-of-a-kind countdown to Christmas... 

It's happening again!   Even though the weather patterns have been challenging this Summer, we are excited to open the doors of Journeyman Lodge to all and host this unique family friendly event.  

Escape to a setting where food is found among the paths we walk, experience mountain camaraderie and explore nature at its best. The festival celebrates the history of the huckleberry and this year we will take a closer look at the roles that foods from the forest play in the cultivation of local cultural and natural heritage.

Yes we will be serving FREE pancakes and entertaining the ever popular Pie-Topper contest, but there is so much more to the Huckleberry Festival.  There will be nature talks, yoga, live music, children's nature art, interpretive hiking, tea tasting, and of course sauna-basking.

Itinerary Includes:

• 8:00am suggested arrival at the Callaghan Lake parking area and trailhead 
• 8:30am join our special guest ethnobotanist, Bryce, from the Forager Foundation to learn about some of the edible and not so edible flora as we hike into Journeyman Lodge
• 9:00am-Noon Pancake Brunch in the lodge dining room
• Afternoon Tea Tasting in the lodge dining room

• 1:00pm Yoga in the meadow with Josee (please bring your own yoga mats)
• 1:30pm Pie-creations in the lodge dining room

• 2:00pm Interpretive hike around Conflict Lake and back to parking area

It's all happening Sunday, September 13th!
Don't forget it's a wee bit different getting to Journeyman Lodge in the summer…
Self-Drive and Hike:
Follow the Callaghan Lake Forest Service Road to Callaghan Lake. It is about 8.5km from the Alexander Falls base to Callaghan Lake on a rough road and it takes about 20 – 35 minutes. We recommend using a vehicle with good clearance (4WD preferred). The trail to the lodge begins about 250m before you reach the lake – look for the sign on your left. There is a small clearing just off the road – park here. From here, the hike is 4.5 km and will take between 1.5 – 2 hours depending on your ability and fitness level.