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Tantalus Range Ski Mountaineering
The Tantalus Range stands like a fortress guarded by the Squamish River, teasing all big mountain skiers and riders on their way to Whistler, BC. While not the biggest peaks in BC, the Tantalus Range offers a great mix of low-angle glacier skiing and steep open faces and couloirs.
- Location
- Tantalus Range, BC
- Duration
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Intermediate / Expert
- Guest Ratio
- 4:1
$2,299 per person
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A four-day, heli-accessed ski mountaineering trip in the Tantalus Range, based at the Haberl Hut. We fly in from the Squamish airport, spend three nights at the hut and ski steep faces, couloirs and glaciers with an ACMG guide, with up to 4 guests per guide. The heli flights, hut nights, meals at the hut and technical gear are included. $2,299 per person plus GST.
This Winter Season’s wrap-up trip is in one of the most coveted mountain ranges in British Columbia: The Tantalus Range. The Tantalus Range stands like a fortress guarded by the Squamish River, teasing all big mountain skiers and riders on their way to Whistler, BC. While not the biggest peaks in BC, the Tantalus Range offers a great mix of low-angle glacier skiing and steep open faces and couloirs. We will be flying into the Tantalus Range with a small group of motivated skiers and boarders for 4 days of big mountain skiing, learning, and fun.
Custom Trips also available.
The Skiing
Consider this our little local Alaska. With its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the Tantalus Range gets hit with big storms, coating even the steepest lines with snow. Steep faces, couloirs, long glaciers, and peaks to bag make this an advanced skier’s paradise.
All participants are required to read and sign a release of liability waiver prior to their trip.
The Terrain
- All Alpine Terrain
- Fly-In/Out Accommodating 12 Skiers
- 5 Peaks
- 7 Accessible Glaciers
- A mix of lower angle glacier runs, steep open faces and couloirs.
- Runs of up to 5000ft/1500m
- Steep Alaskan Style Skiing
2027 Dates
Includes
- 4 days of guided skiing with an ACMG guide
- All technical gear (ropes, anchors, axe, crampons)
- Heli flight in and out
- 3 nights accommodation at Haberl hut
- Meals while at the hut
Does Not Include
- Transportation to and from the helipad
- 3rd Party Travel/Trip Cancellation Insurance
- Sleeping bags
- Avalanche safety equipment
- Alcohol and other drinks/treats while at the hut
The Skiing
Consider this our little local Alaska. With its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the Tantalus Range gets hit with big storms, coating even the steepest lines with snow. Steep faces, couloirs, long glaciers, and peaks to bag make this an advanced skier’s paradise.
The Terrain
- All Alpine Terrain
- Fly-In/Out Accommodating 12 Skiers
- 5 Peaks
- 7 Accessible Glaciers
- A mix of lower-angle glacier runs, steep open faces, and couloirs.
- Runs of up to 5000ft/1500m
- Steep Alaskan Style Skiing
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Prerequisites for this trip?
Expert ski ability (double black diamond runs)
Previous ski touring experience (minimum 20 days)
Good fitness (ability to tour uphill for 4 - 6 hours)
Eagerness for adventure
Powder skiing experience (minimum 20 days)
Steep skiing ability (45 degrees or steeper)
What is the gear list?
Clothing
Personal Equipment
Snow Safety Equipment
Food
Missing Something?
- If you don’t want to travel with all your ski equipment or don’t have some of the gear there are some options. Depending on the item we may have something that will work otherwise there are a number of local companies that rent touring equipment.
Itinerary
Day 1- Arrival:
7:00am: Meet at the Squamish Airport & fly into the hut
10:00am: Review companion rescue and emergency procedures
12:00pm: Lunch at the Hut
1:00pm: Head out touring for the afternoon.
Day 2 & 3:
7:30am: Breakfast
8:30am: Head out to ski/ride for the day
4:30pm: Back at the hut
Day 4 - Departure:
7:30am: Breakfast
8:30am: Head out the door for a few more laps
2:30 to 4:30pm: Ski down low for a pick-up and helicopter flight back up to the Haberl Hut to grab our gear and out we go.
What is included in the price?
$2,299 per person plus GST includes four days of guiding with an ACMG guide, the heli flight in and out, three nights at the Haberl Hut, meals at the hut and technical gear (ropes, anchors, axe and crampons). Transport to the helipad, your sleeping bag, avalanche safety gear and drinks are extra.
Who is this trip for?
Expert skiers and riders comfortable on double black diamond terrain, with at least 20 days of ski touring and the fitness to tour uphill for 4–6 hours a day. Up to 4 guests per guide.
Where does the trip start?
We meet at the Squamish airport at 7:00 am on day 1 and fly to the Haberl Hut in the Tantalus Range. The flight out is on day 4, weather permitting.
