If you are organizing a group, please ask all members to read our Fine Print page.

¤ Release of Liability: Waiver of claims pdf link.
Please pre-read this waiver prior to your reservation.
A printed version of this waiver will be given to all guests once at the Lodge to sign.

¤ Groups Opting SELF-GUIDED:
All group members should be competent in:
- Mitigating general winter mountain hazards.
- Applying safe Backcountry Skiing/Snowboarding techniques while ascending and descending.
- Recognizing avalanche terrain and terrain exposed to avalanche run-out during times of suspect snow instabilities/avalanche hazard.
- Avalanche Companion Search and Rescue and First Aid.
If you do not have the nescessary skills and experience as listed above we recommend to choose the guided option, since otherwise you may be exposing yourself to a high risk of possible injury or death.

Self-Guided groups will have access to terrain photos, area and run maps and some rescue equipment once they arrive at the Lodge. A VHF Radio for emergency field use and important emergency response procedures are also supplied. Standard radio communication does have its limitations and therefore we recommend you bring a portable satellite phone.

¤ IMPORTANT EQUIPMENT, each individual should bring:
- Personal UHF Radio (these are the small talk about radios, we have a few up at the lodge, contact us in advance if you need some)
- Avalanche beacon
- fresh and spare batteries for beacons and uhf radios.
- Collapsible shovel and a probe.
(we recommend collapsible probes over ski pole probes)
Standard backcountry winter wear which should include a balaclava (face protection in case of very cold weather), a down vest or down jacket.

¤ Recommended FREERIDE EQUIPMENT
We highly recommend releasable ski bindings with ski brakes. Backcountry Ski Rental equipment, including transceivers, shovels and probes is available in Nelson at Rivers Oceans and Mountains gear shop 250 354 2056.

Avalanche Airbag Pack Safety Systems: ABS Snow Pulse Backcountry Access

¤ HELICOPTER TRANSPORTATION
Weight restrictions do apply. Please link to helicopter logistics
- Allowable gear weight Mount Carlyle Pre-Trip Info.
Equipment insurance is available for helicopter transport. Please contact us.