Example Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at CrossRiver Wilderness Centre by 5:00 p.m. After preliminary introductions, a hot evening meal will be served in the main lodge. After dinner, we will formally gather with the rest of the group for a brief base camp outline and orientation before settling in to a relaxing night at the Wilderness Centre.

Day 2: After an early breakfast, we pack for our three-night load-assisted base camping adventure, and finish our final preparations before heading out to the trailhead (approximately a 35 minute drive). With a slow pace, we begin following up a river through dense forest and scree slopes before arriving at a large subalpine meadow, with a mosaic of colourful wildflowers everywhere. In this meadow, we will set up our base camp adjacent to a nearby creek or pond. This is a lush eco-system, we will be careful for this, and plant, wildflower, and many possible wildlife viewing opportunities, alongside possible nature-based activities, could present themselves at any given time throughout the trip. Walking distance: 7-8 km, one way; elevation gain: 700 m.

Day 3: Today and tomorrow offer us one of the benefits of base camping—out-trip choices. After breakfast, we will pack up some small day packs and head out to probably one of three places, leaving one of the remainders for tomorrow. Depending on group circumstances, we can either spend the day exploring around the meadows near our base camp, which will allow us to explore many subalpine lakes, small waterfalls, and wildflower meadows, with very little physical or mental exertion; we can follow along a nearby ridge, just above the treeline, to a precipice overlooking two large mountain lakes, with sheer glaciated mountain walls above, with moderate physical or mental exertion; or we can challenge ourselves with a scramble up the nearby scree slope to an alpine mountain col, well above treeline, overlooking the entire region. There are no wrong choices; all offer great views and experiences, as well as possible opportunities for wildlife viewing and nature-based activities. Lunch will be taken on the trail and we aim to be back at base camp by around 4:30 p.m. Walking distance: 2-4 km; elevation gain: 200-600 m.

Day 4: After breakfast, we take our cue from how yesterday went and head out on one of the other possible out-trips described above. Again, we will aim to be back at base camp by around 4:30 p.m. Walking distance: 2-4 km; elevation gain: 200-600 m.

Day 5: After breakfast and our pack-up, we enjoy some morning exploration around the surrounding alpine ridges. This may also be a good time for a nature-based activity to cap off the expedition. We will aim to return to the trailhead by 3:00 p.m. at the very latest so that we have time to wash-up before a delicious, home-cooked, dinner back at CrossRiver. The evening is yours to relax at the Wilderness Centre, whether alone with a book, around the campfire, or in the outdoor wood-fired hot tub.

Day 6: After one final breakfast together, we part ways until next time.

Price: Cabins - $1,297.00 CAD, per person            Teepees - $1,180.00 CAD, per person

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