Kokanee Glacier Traverse

The Kokanee Glacier Traverse is an incredible way to explore the Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park on skis.  There are numerous points of access to the park that allow groups to start the ski traverse. Generally, we do the traverse in a South to North fashion.

The Kokanee Range is one of the local Kootenay gems and the beauty of the Kokanee Glacier Traverse is that it can be completed without the use of a helicopter.  Depending upon the year, we use access from either the southwest of the southeast to start the trip.  

Kokanee Glacier Traverse

Depending on the group this traverse can be done in various amounts of time—a fast group can do it in an overnight with good travel conditions.  Generally, we allow for four to five days to complete the traverse in order to allow guests to absorb the beauty of their surroundings.  Traversing the entire Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park is an incredible journey through the wilderness of Southern BC.  The final day of the trip is spent climbing up Long Cree and skiing out Cody Creek. We offer this trip as a custom trip for groups of three to four clients.  If you’re interested in this trip, please contact us 👇

Check out our basecamp and traverse offerings here. If you’re interested in a guided ski traverse, we offer them.  Our traverse page lists some options and trip dates, but we are always stoked to explore new terrain, so don’t hesitate to ask about a custom trip.

Here is a look at the gear I use for these trips.

If you’re looking for skis this trip, check out WNDR Alpine.  This code will get you 20% off FF20-CONORH

Folkrm poles will give you 20% off with this code ARCTOS20

Raide Packs will give you $50 a pack with this code arctos-50-off

Norrona will give you 5% off with this code PROCONORH

If you’re interested in joining a trip, or would like to know more about what we offer, send us an email or check out our Backcountry Lodge Trips

Avalanche Canada’s Mountain Weather Forecast is a great resource.

The Kokanee Glacier Traverse Program Includes

• Pre-trip support
• ACMG certified guides
• 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