An adventure that will challenge and test your limits. Come prepared for the Valhalla Lake Paddleboard Tour, as you will have to carry up to 50 pounds across talus rocks and steep slopes. Witness the sensitive ecosystems in this core wilderness area while paddleboarding across remote alpine lakes and camping along the way. Unplug from the distractions of the modern world and take the time to forge the kind of bonds that only extreme adventure experiences can bring.
Begin the tour from the little lake town of Slocan BC where we will accommodate you at The Col Guesthouse for your first night stay. From here, we will meet you early in the morning and we will head up into the Ice Creek Lodge trailhead in Burton BC. We will follow the glacier fed creek through old growth cedar forests on the 9 km trail up to the lodge and spend the following day with an experienced guide hiking the area, and preparing for the ultimate tour experience!
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** Rates will be updated on January 1 each year and will be good for one-year term.
One night stay at The Col Guesthouse in Slocan BC where we will meet you prior to heading out the next morning to start the traverse.
Two night stay at this remote backcountry lodge and all its amenities. You enter the lodge through the spacious boot room with its hooks and drying racks ready for storing outdoor gear. Around the corner, the kitchen, fully equipped with all your cooking requirements, is ready to take center stage in creating a hearty, backcountry feast or a simple charcuterie style meal. A custom made, metal lazy-susan sits in the middle of the dining table and is the perfect platform for serving family style meals after a long day in the mountains.
Four shared, private bedrooms, comfortably provide sleep for 2-4 people in each. The rustic style shower and wood-fired sauna house are a tranquil space to unwind. Three stall composting outhouses, each with the glorious views of the Valhallas, allow you to catch up on some reading in style
At Ice Creek Lodge, we strive to bring you the best of the best! Our community is composed of professionals who are not only hard working and knowledgeable, but also simply RAD! We are proud of the dedicated team who value the safety of our clients while maintaining a deep rooted passion for Kootenay mountain culture. Our guides will elevate your backcountry connection with a heightened adventure experience. Before long, you will feel the comradery and community vibe that has become synonymous amongst the Ice Creek Family.
Our team are certified by the ACMG (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides) and have attained WSBC level lll OFA certification or better.
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Our guides are all certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, are professional members of the Canadian Avalanche Association, and are WSBC level III OFA certified.
Preparing for a summer tour at Ice Creek Lodge.
Simply put, I love Ice Creek Lodge. It’s a deeply soulful place. The lodge is comfortable without being fussy and has a handmade feel to it, from the steelwork throughout to the concrete kitchen counter – a labour of love in the best sense of the word.
John Paluska | CA
