The Kokanee Glacier Ski Traverse

Kokanee Glacier Ski Traverse

A Ski Traverse through Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park

The Kokanee Glacier Ski Traverse crosses Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park from south to north. We prefer March through late April for this trip as the days are long and the snowpack is has started to settle out. This is a remote wilderness adventure in the heart of the Kootenays. Take a moment to read the blog post below for more information about the Kokanee Glacier Ski Traverse.

Ski Traverse Logistics

A wilderness adventure in the heart of the Kootenays

Price $2850

Duration Five Days

Gear List

Shovel

Probe

Transceiver (3-antenna)

Ski touring skis or splitboard

Skins

Personal repair kit specific to your equipment

Ski touring boots/snowboarding boots

Ski poles

Headlamp

Goggles

Sunglasses

Personal first aid supplies

Toque

Minimum 1L water bottle or Thermos

Gore-tex (or equivalent) jacket

Gore-tex (or equivalent) pants

Puffy jacket

Warm layers for upper and lower body adequate for below freezing temperatures and wind

Thick gloves

Spare gloves

Lightweight harness (if possible otherwise climbing harness will work)

3 locking carabiners

4 non-locking carabiners

240cm sewn sling (or 5m of webbing)

5m x 6mm accessory cord

Personal prussik

Micro-traxion (optional)

Tibloc (optional)

Ice screw (between 12-22cm)

70-80L backpack

Ice Axe

Ski crampons

Puffy pants (recommended for around camp)

Warm layers for upper and lower body

Socks x 2-3

Spare underwear

Sleeping Bag (at least -18 degrees)

Inflatable sleeping pad

Foam sleeping pad

Inflatable sleeping pad

Down/synthetic booties for wearing around camp

Fork/spoon

Large bowl

Drinking mug with lid

Toiletries

4-season tent (rentals available)

Cloth grocery bags (or stuff sacks) to anchor tent in snow

Guy lines for tent

Includes

Pre-trip support
ACMG certified guides
Heli Drop to start the trip
Tents
Cooking equipment
Breakfast/ Dinner
Group safety equipment (communication device, rescue kit, first aid supplies, GPS, maps)

Not included in price:

Individual lunches, snacks
GST 5% tax
Personal ski touring boots, skis, skins or splitboard
Personal avalanche safety equipment
Transportation to meeting location
Additional charges to due changes in itinerary or group size
Trip cancellation, travel insurance, medical insurance