April 8-12 2021

This is Canada’s premier ski touring traverse. Traveling along the continental divide over the Wapta and Waputik Icefields, this trip gives access to some amazing ski mountaineering and scenic touring objectives. Utilizing Alpine Club of Canada’s hut system, we will ski in remote, glaciated terrain but have some of the comforts that fully unsupported trips might lack. We will spend 5 days along the Wapta, taking extra time at the Peyto Hut to enjoy some of the amazing ski descents nearby. This is a trip for those who desire adventure and challenge, and we will be sure to have lots of both.

Dates: April 8-12, 2021

Price: $1700

Deposit: 50% deposit secures your booking. Balance due Jan. 8, 2021.

Availability: 3-6 Guests (3:1 ratio)

Difficulty:

• Hut to hut tour

• 25-35 lb. pack

• Glaciated, alpine terrain

Your Guides: Ryan Huetter AMGA/IFMGA, and Dave Stimson AMGA/IFMGA.

Itinerary:

Day 1 (April 8)- Meet in the evening in Canmore/Calgary. Stay in a hotel in Calgary, or ACC Clubhouse in Canmore. Gear check, and prep.

Day 2- Shuttle to Peyto Lake. Ski into Peyto Hut. Possible afternoon tour.

Day 3- Ski mountaineering objectives from Peyto (Mt Rhonda, Gordon, Baker, Trapper).

Day 4- Move to Balfour Hut over Olive-St Nicholas Col.

Day 5- Move to Scott Duncan Hut over the Balfour High Col.

Day 6 (April 12)- Early start out Sherbrooke Cr. Picked up by shuttle. Lunch or dinner at Banff Ave Brewing. Shuttle to hotels in Calgary.