Helicopter into the subalpine paradise of McGillivray Pass where high peaks, wildflowers, and a modern cabin with a private chef await.
Wildflowers. High peaks. Long, lazy days. This is summer at Whitecap’s McGillivray Pass Lodge – your perfect mountain hideaway. Book a spot on one of Whitecap Alpine’s guided trips and leave the hustle behind to hike, recharge and connect with great people in the stunning summer environment of the Coast Mountains. Located just outside of Pemberton, B.C., in the South Chilcotin Range, an idyllic summer escape is closer than you think. Trips dates not labeled Trailblazer or Soundscapes are the classic guided summer hiking trips. Details on specialty trip options:
Trailblazer trip option: Explore further into more challenging terrain. We will be moving off trail for long distances, walking along ridge lines and bagging peaks. This is a hiking focused trip with a mix of trail running and scrambling. Routes are dictated by weather and group fitness/desire. The overall objective is to explore deeper into more adventurous terrain. There will not be any technical climbing or mountaineering involving ropes. However, you may need to use your hands when it gets steep. Please note: This trip will follow a typical Friday-Monday schedule, however the goals and objectives will be more focussed. An emphasis on continuous travel with quicker pacing will be the big difference, combined with more off trail walking and adventurous terrain.
Soundscapes trip option: Soundscapes is a hiking trip with a live music twist. A new concept to bring live music to our remote backcountry lodge. Joining the trip as our feature artist will be singer/ songwriter, Cara Bateman. Based out of Vancouver, B.C., Cara describes her music as “old-timey country, folk, soul, R&B, jazz, and blues.” Cara has played music for people all across Canada, and has performed with bands that I love like Dashboard Confessional, The Elwins, and Dizzy. In 2019, she was also handpicked as an emerging artist and showcased at the Canadian Music Week in Toronto. Guests can expect the regular programming we have for hiking, plus an in the field jam and a final performance from the artist.
Please Note: If you are interested in booking a private trip to the lodge for your group of 13 (min) to 15 (max) people, please reach out to [email protected] to check availability.
Summer hiking at Whitecap Alpine is a unique adventure experience not to be missed. With the vast Coast Mountain wilderness at your doorstep, choose your own alpine adventure and find your mountain escape at Whitecap. Whether it’s a leisurely stroll in the meadows outside the lodge, hiking spectacular alpine ridges, or a cool dip in an alpine lake, endless opportunities await. There are both new trails and historic trails (from the gold prospecting days). The network of trails is growing constantly, but Whitecap has built trails in any spots that are difficult or tricky.
You can expect to cover as much distance and elevation as is comfortable for you. Your ACMG guides will work hard to help you achieve as much as possible, yet maintain reasonable objectives. We will explore the beautiful Peaks and Lakes of the Bendor Range (part of the Southern Pacific Ranges). The Lodge itself is at an elevation of 6102ft. You are the best person to gauge your own body and how much you can achieve comfortably on a multi-day trip. Set yourself some walking goals in the lead up to your trip and also use it as an opportunity to test out and get comfortable with your gear, fluid intake, and energy requirements. Please make sure your boots are worn in and comfortable as there is nothing worse than blisters on day one. Our hiking guides are well versed in local history, flora and fauna so please bring your naturalist questions.
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