The Hike In: ~3 hours on average ~6km +650m elevation gain
How To Get Here
So yah need to get to Sandon…. Where the heck is Sandon!? It is located in Goat pass between Kaslo and New Denver on Hwy 31A. Turn off the Hwy by the big bend at “Three Forks”, don’t blink you’ll miss it! Once you turn off the highway carry on about 6km of well travelled dirt road to historic Sandon B.C
Drive Times to Sandon:
- New Denver to Sandon 20mins
- Kaslo to Sandon 45 mins
- Nelson to Sandon 1.5 hours
- Sandon to Trailhead 30-45mins depending on vehicle and driver
Car Suggestions: From Sandon to the trailhead the road gets a little rougher. 4WD is recommended but not as necessary as good clearance AWD is useful. This is a dirt road with numerous small water bars. You can leave vehicles parked in Sandon at your own risk. We recommend carpooling for environmental reasons and due the limited parking space at the trailhead.
The Facilities
Kitchen: You bring the food we got the rest!
- Running spring water (hot and cold)
- Industrial 3 sink “dish pit”
- Handwashing/rinse sink.
- Pots, pans, cutlery, dishes
- Cleaning supplies, dish towels
- Stainless steel counters
- Plenty of cupboards and storage
- Fridge with freezer (ice cubes for drinks)
- 4-burner propane range with a 30” oven
- Some kitchen basics may be available if left by a previous group such as oil and spices, please ask your custodian to confirm what is currently up there
- Communal Lodge crocs and boots available for use. Slippers available for purchase
Tips: Bring as much of your meats etc, frozen. Pack light food. Bring Wine.
Garbage: Pack it in, Pack it out!
- Lighten your load by removing all unneccessary packaging from food
Coffee: We recommend Oso from Nelson!
- For large groups we have a filter pour over system (filters provided) and have a couple large carafes that will keep it warm while the late risers get up
- French press and a stovetop expresso maker for the early risers and those that need a quick shot
Bedding: Comfort at 2200m!
We provide:
- sleeping pads
- pillows and duvets without covers
You bring:
- own sheets/duvet cover for top and bottom or a sleeping bag.
- Don’t forget yer pillow case!
- Towel for the bucket shower or lake dip and if weather permits a sauna
Rooms: There are 4 rooms all which have sizeable bunk beds and comfy covered foamies. 3 of 4 rooms have “double bunk beds” where there are 2 single mattresses on top and 2 on the bottom. The one smaller room has a single bed on top and a cozier 2 person bed below.
Washroom: We have an indoor bathroom with running water. The flush toilet is for liquids only. The
indoor toilet is only for peeing in.. No solids, paper, phones or anything but liquid!!
For the #2 “business” there are 2 B.C. park style outhouses, although better cleaned and maintained
outside of the lodge.
Sauna: Get yer sweat on! Don’t worry about soap we got real nice stuff that the flowers and trees outside enjoy too. (Dr. Bronner’s). Enjoy a hot shower with our snazzy bucket shower.
Dogs: Carlyle Lodge does not allow dogs, no exceptions, even for your really good well-trained dog. This is due to wildlife interactions; we like to keep the bears and goats calm and happy! As well as allergies of other guests and keeping our water system and lodge premises clean. Thank-you for your co-operation.
What Not To Bring
- Don’t bring your shampoo – we provide eco friendly option.
- No dogs/pets
Porter Services:
If you don’t want to break yer back carrying in your fine wine and brisket consider using our porter service. We know some strapping young lads (and ladies) who will haul your load in for a fee.
$200 for ~40lbs paid cash in hand at the trailhead. Please prearrange this with us and confirm with your custodians.
Cancellations
All deposits are non-refundable, once your booked, your booked! Please consider trip insurance.
No refunds for weather, smoke, travel issues, sickness etc.
If you are not able to come to your lodge trip and would like to sell your trip, please contact reservations@kmhbc.com to co-ordinate and see if this is possible. We will do our best to work with you but cannot guarantee anything.
