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Lyell Icefield Igloo Adventure




Join COE for an igloo based, heli-assisted skiing adventure on the remote Lyell Icefields. The heli-access and megaplex concept make this the most comfortable igloo adventure possible!

Agenda

Jan 26th: Arrive at 8:00am at the Sheiling Mountain Lodge. Gear check with the COE guiding team. Guides will be on hand to help with final packing and prepping for the flight in. Weather permitting we will fly that day around 2pm. If weather does not permit flying that day all guests will be staying at COE and have the afternoon and evening to relax and rest up for the upcoming adventure.

Jan 27 - 30th: Igloo based adventures at the Igloo Mega-plex located on the Lyell icefield at 9000ft. Possible ski touring destinations include the Lyell Peaks, Mons Glacier, Alexandria Glacier, and Mt Forbes.

Jan 31st: After loading the helicopter with all the extras we brought, we will begin the ski out via Glacier Lake with our light ski touring day packs. It will be a long haul but the 6000ft of descent and excellent fall lines chosen by your guides will make it all worth while. Upon reaching the Glacier Lake trailhead, a COE van will pick us up and take us back to the lodge for the wind up feast and hot tubing.

Gear List

  • Sleeping Bag (minimum –10 rating)
  • Insulated Booties (for inside)
  • Toque, Mitts and Spares of each
  • Day Pack 30-40L for day trips*
  • 1 liter water bottle
  • 1L – 0.5L Thermos
  • Sunglasses and Sunscreen
  • Goggles with lense cleaning rag
  • Touring Skis (Split boards work too)
  • Skins
  • Insulating under layers
  • Windstopper/fleece mid layers
  • Goretex or similar outer layers
  • Toiletries for Lodge and Igloo
  • Ski touring boots / Snowboard boots
  • Hat or Visor
  • Avalanche Beacon*
  • Avalanche Shovel*
  • Avalanche Probe*
  • Small first aid kit
  • Gloves (2 pairs) in addition to mitts
  • Down or Synthetic Over Jacket
  • Insulated Pants (can be heavy fleece)
  • Socks 1 pair per day
  • Blister kit if you are prone to them
  • Pocket knife
  • Bathing suit & Towel
  • Therma Rest sleeping pad or similar
  • Ski Poles and extra baskets
  • Alcohol (baileys, scotch, wine, etc), no beer
  • Camera

*Limited quantities of these items are available for rent from COE.

Dates 2010

Upon Request

Registration deadline 2 weeks before start date

Cost

$1500 + GST(=$1575)
This includes:

  • Heli-Shuttle to Icefields
  • ACMG Guides
  • Group Gear
  • Deluxe Meals

Add-on guiding days available for 1 guest/guide at $350/day and for 2 guests/guide at $200 each/day

Sign Me Up!

Fill out the Adult Course Registration Form and email it or fax it to us with a deposit of $150/person. Be prepared to fill out a Waiver Form when you arrive.

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For more information about our programs please contact us:
COE, General Delivery, Nordegg, AB, T0M 2H0
Phone: (403) 721-2208 Fax:  1-888-314-3690 E-mail:info@coe.ca