Garibaldi Park Hiking Traverse - Whistler to Squamish 

August

  Covid 19 Small Group Hiking Trip. Porter Supported so your pack is light.

This trip is done together with Canada West Mountain School
https://themountainschool.com/program/garibaldi-backpacking-traverse/

This route is an absolute classic! A backpacking traverse that travels mostly in the alpine and treeline between Whistler and Squamish.  As an instructor at Capilano University I have guided this route 16 times teaching backpacking skills. It flanks iconic landmarks like Black Tusk and Mt. Garibaldi on ridges and endless meadows. Lakes, tarns and streams surround you. Encounters with bear, wolverines, mountain goats, and the sounds of wolves howling in the night have been common during past trips.    

Safety is of the utmost importance. This summer, due to Covid-19 considerations we will only guide smaller groups of 4 - 6 people maximum depending on BC’s Covid Restart Phase recommendations. All guests during any shared drive will be asked to disinfect hands and wear gloves/ face masks while in the vehicles. Once on the mountain this personal protective equipment can come off and we will practice appropriate social distancing for people who are not within a “bubble” of friends or family. Not only does the fresh mountain air make things safer, it simply makes everything better!

The trip’s meeting point and traverse start is at Cheakamus Lake near Whistler Village. The route is predominantly off trail passing by the Helm Glacier, Castle Towers and Panorama Ridge before dropping down to the shores of Garibaldi Lake.  After that we disappear through 32,000 year old lava flows on a rough trail that leads over Price Mountain to descend down onto the trail-less Warren Glacier Flats. The route finishes by traveling over the scenic alpine meadows of Brohm Ridge to a long drop into the Squamish Valley and a van ride back to the trip start. 

Strong hiking fitness required.                 

Cost: $1295

To make a reservation please call : 604-938-4056 and leave a brief message.

email:  dskguiding@gmail.com/or use the Contact Form Page.

I will return your message when I get back from guiding.

What's included:

From the meeting point at Cheakamus Lake parking lot we supply you need. Park camping fees, all trail food and food preparation.  We also supply all communication and emergency management equipment. At the end of the trip a commercial transportation company will take you to your vehicle at Cheakamus Lake.

What you bring:

Basic backpacking gear. Pack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, clothes, and boots. DSK Guiding will provide a comprehensive gear list and personal coaching to assist in making good choices to help create a very light backpack.

How to book:

Contact Canada West Mountain School: https://themountainschool.com/program/garibaldi-backpacking-traverse/

Or please call : 604-938-4056 and leave a brief message.

Or email: dsarkany@telus.net

I will return your message when I get back from guiding.

Our Cancellation Policy is different for all trips. DSK Guiding wants to give you opportunity and freedom to change plans. However, organizing and running trips does involve our financial commitment.  We will always strive to fill a vacated trip placement and provide a 95% refund (less any banking related fees, 5% held to cover administrative costs). Your happiness with any of our services is most important.

We reserve the right to cancel or change a booking or trip at any time before the start date with a 100% refund (less any banking related administrative fees, provided to the customer). DSK Guiding cannot be held accountable for any expenses incurred due to trip cancellations or changes. We recommend you consider purchasing 3rd party Trip Cancellation insurance to protect yourself from unforeseeable issues.  

Multi-day Trips:

12 months - 1 month prior to start of trip: 100% deposit to secure a placement is fully refunded (less any banking related administrative fees, 5% held to cover administrative costs).

1 month - trip start date. 100% payment has no refund guaranteed.