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THE MOUNTAINEER

5 DAYS/ 4 NIGHTS

$ 895.00

 

Wells Gray Provincial Park is home to a number of majestic mountain ranges. While the endless peaks of the Northern Caribou Mountains encompass about two thirds of the park in the North, it is bordered by the Spanish Mountain Range to the West and the Sushwap Highlands to the East and South. This trip is based from the Wells Gray Guest Ranch which is located at the most important trail heads leading to stunningly beautiful alpine meadows and mountain peaks with breathtaking sceneries. Daily hiking time approx. 6 - 7 hours.

 Day 1: Arrival at the Wells Gray Guest Ranch for dinner & overnight in a ranch house room.

Day 2: After breakfast we meet at the Ranch Office at 09.00 a.m. After signing in we meet the guide and get basic safety, packing and gear instructions. Then we climb into our van and start the first day. The trip takes us to the volcanic canyon of Spahats Falls and the seemingly endless cascading Silver Tip Falls before we climb with our vehicle up 12 km to the Trophy Mountain Trailhead. We hike first through forest and then reach the famous Flower meadows which are bursting with colors especially late June and July. After we rest at the old Sheppard’s Cabin we continue on to Sheila Lake for Lunch. In the afternoon we enjoy the scenic vistas from various lookouts in the open alpine before we descend back down to our van for the drive home. Dinner in the Black Horse Saloon and overnight.

Day 3: Right across from the ranch gates is the start of a road called the Battle Mountain Road. We will use a one ton 4x4 crew cab to bounce up this very rocky trail for about 8 kilometers to the trailhead to both Battle Mountain and Table Mountain. From there we hike up the Table Mountain Trail which has its name from the flat peak, from where we will have a 360 degree view of an endless ocean of mountain peaks around us. We will be able to see the Monashee Mountain Range to the East and even spot the Rocky Mountains in the distance. Then we descend a winding trail through the forest back to the ranch for dinner & overnight..
Day 4: We use the same Battle Mountain Road again this morning to start our trip up Battle Mountain. This Mountain Range has its name from the old battles between the Cree and the Chilcotin Indians over the huge Caribou herds. Sometimes, if you are lucky, you still can find old arrow heads and other relicts of the old days although it is more likely to see a small herd of Caribou which call these mountains their home. We will pass Phillips Lake, cross Caribou Meadows rest at the falls with the same name, then climb up Fight Mountain and refresh on the shores of Fight Lake before we descend another winding trail back home, where refreshments in the Saloon will feel good before dinner & overnight.

Day 5: Departure after breakfast.

DEPARTURE DATES 2010

Every Friday
June 18th – September 10th, 2010

RATES 2010

5 Days / 4 Nights - $ 895.00 / person
Based on double occupancy. Single supplement - $ 300.00.  Rates are subject to 5% GST. Starting July 01st 2010 12% HST.

SPECIAL NOTES

  • All tours are a maximum of 9 and a minimum of 4 participants
  • We leave it up to the parents to determine if their children are strong enough to hike for the length of time mentioned in the itinerary. Children should have at least hiked successfully for that length of time before. Parents are responsible for carrying gear their children will not be able to carry. Children up to 12 years of age are discounted at 10%.
  • Participants have to carry personal daypack.
  • All guests are required to sign a waiver of liability prior to departure
  • For additional room accommodation please visit www.wellsgrayranch.com.

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES 

  • Guided hiking as outlined
  • Accommodation based on double occupancy in a Ranch House room with shared shower/WC at the Wells Gray Guest Ranch
  • All transportation to and from Trailheads
  • Three breakfasts, three dinners and three packed lunches
  • Park use fees

NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE

  • Personal expenses
  • Transfers to/from Wells Gray Ranch
  • Applicable Taxes

WHAT TO BRING

  • Rain Coat and pants
  • Suitable Daypack
  • Sun Hat & Sun Glasses
  • Hiking boots 
  • Jeans or Cotton Pants
  • Cotton T-Shirt or long sleeved shirt
  • Windproof fleece lined Jacket
  • Wool or Fleece Sweater
  • 2 Pair of Wool Socks
  • Warm Underwear
  • Camera and Films
  • Sun Lotion and Insect Repellent
  • Flashlight
  • Pocket Knife
  • Personal Water Bottle 
  • Water Purifying Tablets (optional)
  • Personal Medication and First Aid Kit

HOW TO GET THERE

Turn off Highway # 5 in Clearwater (122 km north of Kamloops, B.C.) at the Tourist Information Centre and follow the road to Wells Gray Park for 27 km and then turn left at the sign "Wells Gray Guest Ranch". We gladly pick up guests arriving in Kamloops or Clearwater by public transportation for an additional charge. (Kamloops $ 95.00 pp/one-way, minimum 2, Clearwater $ 30.00 pp/one-way)

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