Trip Highlights
The Southern Chilcotins have been identified as the most important unprotected area of wilderness in southern British Columbia.
The
Chilcotins have been carved by glaciers, shaped by time and decorated
by nature. A magnificent mixture of valleys, flowered meadows, alpine
terrain, and abundant wildlife, coupled with a low level of visitors,
make this appealing to those looking for solitude and remoteness.
Our
route through the Chilcotins Mountains have been designed to fully
appreciate the diversity of the region. We have added a layover day in
an alpine setting to enjoy the incredible scenery and to further
explore surrounding peaks.
The Southern Chilcotins have been
dubbed "Wildflower Heaven" for good reason. Alpine meadows present a
tapestry of colours representing a variety of flower families. If you
are a bee, or was one in another life, or just enjoy the smell and look
of a flower garden gone crazy, then the Chilcotins is the adventure for
you.
Indeed, the Southern Chilcotins are British Columbia's best kept secret.
ITINERARY Day 0: Arrival in Vancouver.
Day 1: We
will leave Vancouver for our five hour drive to the trailhead at Gun
Creek, north of Pemberton. The drive, along Howe Sound and the Coast
Mountains, is an extremely scenic one. We will stop at Whistler,
renowned ski resort for lunch. Once we arrive at the trailhead, we will
have a fairly flat hike to our first night's campsite at Jewel Creek.
Day 2:
We will continue to follow Gun Creek. The trail gradually climbs to an
area called Cowboy Camp where we will make camp. The spot is used by
horse outfitters as a staging area for their trips into the Chilcotins.
Day 3: Another fairly easy day, as we hike to Trigger Lake.
Day 4:
We are now ready for a tougher day of hiking. We will leave Trigger
Lake and negotiate a steep ascent of Deer Pass. The payoff for our
grind will be incredible views. Our campsite is Tyaughton Lake.
Depending on the weather and the disposition of the group, we may
decide to camp in the alpine area and do some day hiking. There is no
end to the possibilities here and you'll never tire of the landscape
that surrounds you.
Day 5-6:
If we decide to continue down from Deer Pass and camp at Tyaughton
Lake, we will use Day 5 to hike to Spruce Lake, a beautiful mountain
lake. The hike, along a ridgeline, skirts the southern flank of Mount
Sheba. We would then use Spruce Lake as a base from which to explore
the surrounding area on Day 6.
Day 7:
We will begin a strenuous hike up to Windy Pass and establish camp
here. Windy Pass presents another excellent site from which to enjoy
the alpine environment.
Day 8: Return to Vancouver for late afternoon.
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| INCLUDED |  transportation from the point of origin and return
national park user fees
camping fees, cooking gear, camp stoves, tents, meal preparations, tarps major first aid supplies meals/snacks/beverages on the expedition emergency radio or satellite phone and professional guides
Meals: All meals while on the backpacking portion of the trip.
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EXCLUDED | Transportation to point of origin
transfers
accommodation and food other than included in the itinerary gratuities, and personal equipment. |
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