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Home | Mount Carlyle Lodge | Hiking Programs and Prices | Reservations | Getting Here | About Us | Contact Us | | ||
Mount Carlyle Lodge Trip DetailsTransportation to and from the trailheadTransportation is provided to the trailhead for guided and catered trips. For self-guided trips a 4x4 shuttle service is available for an extra $200.00. Our trailhead is accessed via a de-activated forestry road. It is heavily brushed-in in places and can only be reached with 4x4 transport (approx. a 30 minute drive). If your are concerned about scratching your vehicle, we provide a shuttle service with our 7 passenger Suburban and a separate 4x4 pick-up truck for additional people and gear.Helicopter Flight ServiceSince the hike to our lodge is quite short, enjoyable and comfortable, we prefer to use this option and keep helicopter transport to a minimum due to the impact it may have on the resident wildlife. Should you feel helicopter transport is necessary for you or your group members, the cost for one flight starts at CN$ 850.00 per flight load of 800 lbs. and increases in price dependent on the total flight time necessary.The Hike to the Lodge- Distance: 5 km - Elevation Gain: 1700 feet.- Difficulty: Moderate The hike to our Lodge takes approximately 2.5 hours and leads through sub-alpine fir and larch forests close to numereous small creeks and cascading waterfalls. The trail meanders through alpine terrain and glacial moraines eventually leading to a mountain pass that offers exceptional views. From there, a short 15 minute descent brings us to the Lodge. Our MealsWe believe in a well-balanced diet and our menu consist of healthy, wholesome mountain cuisine, which is an essential part of outdoor recreation. All breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners are provided. If we are hiking in, you will need to carry a small amount of perishable food (approximately 15lbs.) besides your personal gear. All non-perishable foods and beverages of choice will be at the lodge. Please specify on the application form if you have any special requirements, allergies or dislikes in regards to your diet.TerrainThe hiking found at the Mount Carlyle Lodge is in alpine terrain that offers spectacular vistas of the Kokanee Range and its glaciers, the Vallhalla's, the Purcell Mountains and the Goat Range. The trails are either small roughed-in foot paths, old horse trails from the mining days or stone-marked off trail routes through boulder fields and along ridges. Easy hiking is found in Sunny Side Basin close to the lodge, Motherload Basin with its alpine lakes and tarns or Little Prospector Peak area where you can enjoy a break at Porcupine Lake.Peak trip highlights include: Ascending to the summits of Mt. Carlyle (8680 feet), Prospector Peak, Little Prospector, the Pyramids and Misty Mountain. In fall, mid September to mid October, the basins surrounding us overflow with the golden glow of alpine larches, an autumn feast for hikers, photographers, painters and alpine enthusiasts. Guided Hiking TripsLeni Neumeier will be your lead guide. She is a highly experienced hiking guide, certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and in wilderness first aid. She has been leading outdoor adventure trips for the last 16 summer seasons and has valuable knowledge when it comes to the mountains and their flora and fauna. For more information on Leni, click here.Self-Guided GroupsWe will hike in with you to the lodge from the trail head and once at the lodge provide you with a lodge orientation and a trail map showing some hiking options. You will need to bring your own general first aid supplies and are responsible to be self-sufficient if first aid, emergency response or an evacuation is required. We may assist if we are available. We recommend you bring a satellite phone for emergency communication. VHF Radio Communication is available at the Lodge but does have its limitations. We have general emergency response equipment such as a tent, sleeping bag, stove, ropes etc. at the Lodge.Lodge and Amenities- Mount Carlyle Lodge offers 1100 square feet of mountain living.- Bed Rooms: We have two 4-person rooms and one 2-person room. - Bedding: we supply all bedding. - Washroom/Outhouse: We have an indoor bathroom and an outhouse. - Relaxation Room: A seperate room allows for quite reading and relaxing - Dinning area for 10 people. - Kitchen includes: four burner propane stove and oven as well as all necessary pots, pans, bowls, baking dishes and utensils. - Heating: propane. - Lighting: solar energy. - Sauna House: separate wood-heated cedar sauna includes shower and change room. Waiver of LiabilityPrior to participating on our hiking trips, each participant will need to sign our waiver of liability. Please read this waiver prior to your reservation. Waiver Of ClaimsGear to bringPlease follow our Equipment List (PDF).- Sorry, no dogs allowed.
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