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WINTER WEEKEND SPECIALS 2008

SPECIAL # 1 - ADVENTURE COMBO

Experience the winter wonderland of Wells Gray Park and Area by dog sled and snowmobile! Snowshoe the quiet trails and view moose and deer in their natural habitat - an ultimate winter adventure weekend!

2 nights / 1.5 activity days/ meals inclusive for only $ 295.00

PER PERSON INCLUDING ACCOMMODATION & MEALS

- A SPECIAL INTRODUCTION TO WELLS GRAY PARK'S WINTER WONDERLAND-

Pamper yourself with a two nights stay at the Helmcken Falls Lodge (www.helmckenfalls.com), enjoy delicious home cooked meals and guided by a knowledgeable local guide, experience the fascinating winter scene of Wells Gray Park.

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 550 kilometers northeast of Vancouver and 135 km north from Kamloops 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.

Program:

Friday
Arrival at the Helmcken Falls Lodge, dinner at 7:00pm and overnight.

Saturday - DOG SLEDDING, SNOWSHOEING & WILDLIFE VIEWING
After breakfast we drive to the Wells Gray Guest Ranch where we get a full introduction into the techniques of mushing a dog team. Knowing about theory we then hitch up the dogs and mush a round in the vast ranch fields (approx. 2 km). After a packed lunch back in your rooms at the Lodge your guide will pick you up and in our 4x4 vehicle we proceed further into the park to visit Helmcken Falls & Dawson Falls where you can view the partly frozen waterfalls and bizarre ice cones. After instructions a 2 hour snowshoe hike takes us through prime Moose habitat to the base of Dawson Falls. Chances are very high to be able to observe moose or deer in their natural surroundings. Dinner at the Helmcken Falls Lodge.

Sunday - SNOWMOBILING
In the morning we will meet the guide and drive to the trailhead which is located half way back to the main Highway 5 and the town of Clearwater. After the guide explains the functions of the Skidoo 500 machines and how to ride a snowmobile we start up the trail to the Trophy Mountain Trailhead at approx. 1600m above sea level. From there we will have breathtaking views of the North Thompson Valley, The Shuswap Highlands and the Cariboo Mountain Range. After descending back down to the trailhead we say good bye to our guide (please remember that tips are not included). Maybe now is a good time to enjoy our packed lunch. Unfortunately thereafter all good things come to an end and it's time for departure after a great weekend. Driving time to Kamloops will be 1,5 hours, to Vancouver 6 and to Seattle 8 hours.

DATES 2008
Arrival every Friday starting January 04th to March 9th, 2008 (weekdays possible on request)

RATES 2008

Based on double, triple or quad per person $ 295.00

Rates are subject to 5% GST and $ 4.00 Hotel Tax

SPECIAL INCLUDES

accommodation based on double, triple or quad occupancy
2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, 2 packed lunches
guided dog sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing & wildlife viewing

Not included are beverages, gratuities, personal expenses and 5 % GST. Minimum of 2 guests required.

SPECIAL # 2 - SNOWMOBILE EXTRAVAGANZA

Experience the winter wonderland of Raft Mountain Range by snowmobile - an ultimate winter adventure in powder snow country!

1 night / 1.5 snowmobile days/ meals inclusive for only $ 350.00

PER PERSON INCLUDING ACCOMMODATION & MEALS

- A SPECIAL INTRODUCTION TO SNOWMOBILING IN THE NORTH THOMPSON-

The snowmobiling on Raft Mountain and in Raft Valley is next to none and famous among enthusiasts. Learn how to ride if you are a beginner, visit mountain tops with spectacular views and play in sugar powder bowls during this outstanding adventure.

Program:

Saturday - RAFT VALLEY AND TROPHY VIEWPOINT

Check in at Helmcken Falls Lodge at 01.00 p.m. Meet your guide and drive to the trailhead. After the guide explains the functions of the Skidoo 500 machines and how to ride a snowmobile we start up the trail to the Trophy Mountain Trailhead at approx. 1600m above sea level. From there we will have breathtaking views of the North Thompson Valley, the Shuswap Highlands and the Cariboo Mountain Range. After descending back down to the trailhead we drive back to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Sunday - TOP OF THE WORLD - RAFT MOUNTAIN

In the morning after breakfast we will meet the guide at 10.00 a.m. and drive to the trailhead. We then head up to the Horse Trail and conquer West Raft. We will be enjoying spectacular views from Raft Peak over the Shuswap Mountain, Cariboos, Monashees and if the weather is right, all the way to Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. After a packed lunch at the mountain hut we head to east Raft to play in vast powder bowls. We return to the parking lot at the trailhead at approx. 03.00 p.m., load the machines on to the trailer and say good buy to our guide ( please remember that tips are not included). Unfortunately thereafter all good things come to an end and it's time for departure after a great weekend.

DATES 2008
Arrival every Saturday starting January 05th to March 10th, 2008 (weekdays possible on request)

RATES 2008

Based on double, triple or quad occupancy per person $ 350.00

For accommodation & 3 meals on Friday night please add $ 50. Rates are subject to 5% GST and $ 2.00 Hotel Tax

SPECIAL INCLUDES

accommodation based on double, triple or quad occupancy
dinner, breakfast , packed lunch.
guided snowmobiling as per program, helmets provided

Not included are beverages, gratuities, personal expenses and 5 % GST. Minimum of 2 Guests required.

For reservations please contact us at either:

Phone: (250) 674 0200 or toll free 1 866 226 6322

Email: info@bcbackcountryadventures.com

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