Seven day hut to hut ski traverse of the classic Wapta Icefield (includes two days for side trips/bad weather).
Sat - drive out stay near Lake Louise,
Sun - ski into Peyto hut,
Mon - day trip from Peyto hut,
Tue - ski to Bow hut,
Wed - day trip from Bow hut,
Thu - ski to Balfour hut,
Fri - ski to Scott Duncan hut,
Sat - ski out, stay overnight in Golden
Sun - drive back to Van
Max group size 6 people based on hut booking. Currently one spot left.
Prerequisites: previous experience of overnight ski trips and glacier travel.
Gear: ski touring gear, food for six nights, sleeping bag, ice axe and crampons, harness, rope (one amongst three).
Cost: about $600, $36 per night in huts, $60 parks pass, food + petrol.
B3 to C4 depending on side trips taken. Joint with Van ACC.
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