Meadow lodge is one of the highest alpine lodges in Canada, located adjacent to a small lake near the headwaters of the Carrol Creek drainage. The lodge is tucked along the northern flanks of Cupola Peak (2632m), the highest peak in the Esplanades.

North Facing Paradise - Meadow Lodge is the launching pad to some of the steepest and longest runs in the Esplanades. Tremendous alpine skiing can be found right out the back door of the lodge. Numerous, long north facing runs characterize Meadow ski terrain. A short hike to Paradise Ridge is access point for some of the Esplanades best west facing runs. From here you're treated to incredible views of Mt. Sir Sandford which at an elevation of 11,545 ft or 3519 meters is the highest mountain in the entire Selkirk Range.

Lodge Stats:Elevation:7200 ft / 2200 m

Building: 2 story wood frame, completely renovated Fall 2010

Amenities: Sauna

Bathrooms: 2 outhouses

Water: Stream next to lodge

Heat: wood / propane

Occupancy: Self-Guided groups have room for 15 people plus 1 GAH custodian. Guided & Catered Group size is 12 people

Communication: radio and limited cellular phone coverage

Trip Overview - This one week powder hunt takes place at the amazing Meadow Lodge in the Esplanade Range of the North Selkirk Mountains. The Esplanade range has a typical settled, mid-winter snow pack depth of 4 meters (over 50 meters cumulative snowfall) and a 200+ day season.

The terrain around Meadow Hut is more challenging than the other areas in the Esplanade. Participants need to be confident with route finding and skiing/riding steep long runs. A good level of fitness and a sense of adventure are a must along with common “snow sense”. There is no glacier travel required so leave the harnesses and ropes at home. Splitboards, AT and Telemark are all equally welcome on this trip.

Full information on hut and terrain can be found at: http://www.goldenalpineholidays.com/about.html? change_season=winter

Food - PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN FOOD PLAN!

Our resident ACC Calgary chef Sera will be provided prepared dinners for us. We will only need to heat and eat (and clean up) each night. The cost for these prepared meals will be no more than $70 for the week. Participants are still on their own for breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks.

Cost - The estimated total cost of the camp per person is $950 based on 12 participants. We will take up to 15 in which case the cost will drop to $835. This cost includes hut fees and flights. To register for the camp simply sign on to the waiting list and I will contact you and discuss the trip to confirm your participation. A nonrefundable deposit of $400 will be required to hold your spot on the trip. The balance will be expected by January 31, 2014. Email payments made to treasurer@acccalgary.ca is preferred. Cheques must made payable to the ACC Calgary Section and mailed to the ACC Calgary Section, PO Box 1995, Calgary, AB T2P 2M2

Fine Print - Cancellation/Partial Attendance Policy: No refunds will be given upon cancellation or weather or flight delays. It will be your responsibility to find a suitable replacement if you are unable to attend the event. Participants may wish to consider purchasing trip cancellation/interruption insurance through the National office http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/activities/insura nce.html to mitigate any loss. This event is run on a break-even basis with all costs being shared equally among the participants. The actual cost will not be known until the final accounting is complete. Additional fees may be required or refunds may be issued depending on final costs. Note: This event is run on a break-even basis with all costs being shared equally among the participants. The actual cost will not be known until the final accounting is complete. Additional fees may be required or refunds may be issued depending on final costs.