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THE
SNOWARAMA
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
FOR ONLY CDN $ 895.00
An unforgettable adventure exploring the white wilderness of Wells Gray Park and the adjacent Shuswap Highlands. Wells Gray Park, a vast, untamed and primitive wilderness exceeding 520,000 hectares in area offers an infinite variety of superb scenery. The Park is located 384 kilometers northeast of Vancouver in the Cariboo Mountains. In winter tremendous snowfalls and moderate temperatures create a fantastic winter wonderland and Helmcken Falls, the third highest waterfall in Canada, forms an enormous ice cone - an area
well worth to visit.
Looking at the snowy peaks of the Shuswap Highlands in wintertime everybody has the desire to conquer the mountains and look at the world from above. Those dreams will be fulfilled during this snowmobiling program. Experienced and trained guides take you on 500cc snowmobiles to the fascinating alpine areas of Foghorn, Granite Mountain and Grizzly Mountain Plateau.
For the four nights of accommodation we have chosen the Blue Grouse
Country Inn (during the Holiday Season and Valentine's) and the Helmcken
Falls Lodge (January & February) located in the beautiful Upper
Clearwater Valley and surrounded by the wilderness of Wells Gray Park.
Here meals are provided starting with dinner the first day and ending
with breakfast on departure day. Lunch usually consists of a packed
lunch which we will enjoy on the trail. From the Inn or Lodge we will
start our adventure excursions daily into the surrounding winter
wonderland.
Program:
 Day 1
Arrival at the Blue Grouse Country Inn or Helmcken Falls Lodge, dinner at 7:00pm and overnight.
Day 2 to Day 4
After a scrumptious breakfast every morning we drive our 4x4
vehicles which are pulling the trailers loaded with our machines to the
trailheads in the Clearwater area (20 - 40 minutes). There we provide
detailed instructions in operating a snowmobile and safety procedures.
After everyone feels comfortable we will explore the endless trails and
lakes of the Grizzly Mountain Plateau the first day, the alpine meadows
of Foghorn and Granite Mountains the next day and finish off he last day
with the highlight of the trip - the breathtaking scenery and powder
meadows of Raft Peak. Packed lunch en route. Playing in virgin powder
which feels like riding your machine on top of ocean waves and
breathtaking views of mountain scenery will make this unforgettable days
for any novice or experienced snow rider. Dinner at the Inn or Lodge.
Day 5
Departure after breakfast.
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DATES
& RATES 2008
Any arrival day between
Dec 26th and Dec 31st, 2007 - $ 1195
Any arrival day between Jan 01st and Mar 01st, 2008 - $ 895
Rates are per person/ per night based on double occupancy and single snowmobiles.
Subject to 5%GST. Singles on Request.
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| EXTEND YOUR PACKAGE |
| Accommodation and meals only |
$ 75.00 |
| Accommodation, meals and full day snowmobiling |
$ 275.00 |
| Rates are per person, per night and subject to
5% GST |
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SPECIAL NOTES
- Minimum number of guests for any activity is two.
- Minimum age to participate is 8 years. Children between 8 years and 16 years can ride with a parent and will get a 10% reduction on the double/twin rate.
- Minimum age for driving your own snowmobile is 16 years. Any child between 8 and 19 years of age must be accompanied by a
Guardian.
- All guests are required to sign a waiver of liability prior to departure.
- There is no collision damage insurance included. This means that the driver is responsible for any body damage to the snowmobile.
Additional Insurance with a deductible of $ 1,000.00 is available at CDN $
20.00 per day
- Each guest should be in good physical fitness and willing to get along in a group.
- For safety reasons during the snowmobiling activity you will have to follow your guide at the speed he is setting in single file on the trail. Sometimes you will be stopping in so called “play areas”, where your guide will allow you to ride freely and try out the possibilities of your machine in powder snow.
- The sequence of the itinerary is subject to change without prior notice according to the logistics of coordinating with other programs or if the majority of group prefers a different sequence due to
weather conditions etc. ( only if logistically possible)
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
- All meals starting with dinner on first day ending with breakfast on last day.
- Guided snowmobiling based on single 500cc & 600cc SKIDOO snowmobiles (double if desired)
- Gasoline & Snowmobile Helmet
- Accommodation at Blue Grouse Country Inn (Christmas to New Years)
or at Helmcken Falls Lodge based on double occupancy.
NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE
- Personal expenses
- Spa Package at Blue Grouse Country Inn
- Insurance for snowmobile with CAN$ 1000.00 deductible (available at a charge of CAN$
20.00 per day)
- 5% GST
WHAT TO BRING (Rentals see below)
- Toque or hat preferably with ear muffs.
- Snow goggles and sun glasses.
- Scarf.
- Water resistant mittens.
- Windproof and warm jacket and pants ( appropriate ski suit will do ).
- Layers of clothes like warm under wear (long johns), fleece shirt,
pullover etc.
- Efficient socks and, if you do have blood circulation problems in your feet, bring some kind of
boot warmer like electric socks etc.
- Warm shoes preferably high Sorrels or other type of snow boots.
- Camera with enough film and batteries.
- Flashlight, preferably head lamp (you will experience darkness as early as 04.00 p.m.).
- Personal medication.
- Sunscreen lotion.
- Some small water resistant bag (like a belt bag) to carry personal necessities.
CLOTHES RENTALS
- Snowsuits ( Coverall or jacket and pants) per day $ 10.00
- Boots (Sorrel or similar) per day $ 5.00
- Complete outfit (snowsuit, boots, scarf, goggles, toque, gloves or mittens) per day
$ 20.00
- Subject to 7% PST and 5 % GST
HOW TO GET THERE
Driving your own car 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 22 km and then turn left at the sign "Blue Grouse Country Inn".
An afternoon pick-up can be arranged for guests arriving in Kamloops by
plane from Vancouver, Calgary or Seattle or are staying in a hotel in
Kamloops. Price: $ 85.00 per person / oneway, minimum 2. Group discounts
available. If you choose to use the Greyhound bus we will pick you up at
the Greyhound Station in Clearwater. Price $ 20.00 per person / one-way,
minimum 2. Please add 5% GST.
FOR RESERVATION PLEASE CONTACT US AT
info@bcbackcountryadventures.com
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