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.
Tour Details:
- Origin: Vancouver, BC;
- Difficulty: Strenuous;
Tour 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.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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.
Excluded: Transportation to point of origin, transfers, accommodation and food other than included in the itinerary, gratuities, and personal equipment.
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