For full trip details please download our Hilda Hut Info Package PDF. It includes information regarding lodge amenities, equipment and packing lists, staging and directions, 

Arrival Day: Jan 8th, 2023 

• 8:00 am: Meet at the Burton Staging Area.
• 8:30 am: Enjoy a 12-minute flight to Hilda Hut.
• 11:30 am: Drop our luggage off at the Lodge & head out touring for the afternoon.
• 4:30 pm: Back at the Lodge for Apres, Sauna, and some R&R.
• 7:00 pm: Dinner.
• 10:00 pm: Lights out.

Ski Days: Jan 9th-14th, 2023

• 7:30 am: Breakfast (coffee is available earlier).
• 9:00 am: Head out the door for a day of ski touring.
• 4:30 pm: Back at the Lodge for some Apres and maybe a sauna.
• 7:00pm: Dinner.
• 10:00pm: Lights out.

Departure Day: Jan 15th, 2023

• 7:30am: Breakfast (coffee is available earlier).
• 8:30am: Grab a few quick ski laps.
• 1:00pm: Back at the Lodge to pack up.
• 2:00pm: Catch the shuttle back to the parking lot.

HILDA HUT OFFERS ACCESS TO 4,000 HECTARES OF TERRAIN IN THE MID- VALKYR RANGE COVERING 9 UNIQUE ZONES ON MT. HILDA, MT. PROUGH, AND MT. MCBRIDE.

Staging Location: Burton, BC

Burton is 45 min from Nakusp B.C. It is recommended to stay in Nakusp the night before this trip. Weather permitting, occasionally flights are delayed due to poor weather conditions for as much as a day, please plan accordingly

GETTING TO NAKUSP

• Closest reliable airport: Kelowna 4 hours from Nakusp
• Closest major international airport: Vancouver YVR

GETTING TO STAGING

THE STAGING AREA IS LOCATED 2 KM SOUTH OF BURTON, BC, just off of REBAZZO RD. on the beach road approximately 400 m FROM THE HIGHWAY. For route planning, road conditions, and travel times consult www.drivebc.ca

FROM REVELSTOKE:

• TAKE HWY 23 SOUTH TO NAKUSP THEN CONTINUE SOUTH ON HWY 6 (WEST) TO
  BURTON,
• CONTINUE OVER THE CAUSEWAY;
• TAKE THE FIRST RIGHT ONTO REBAZZO RD.
• AT THE SHARP CORNER CONTINUE STRAIGHT ONTO THE BEACH RD.

TRAVEL TIME

• PLEASE ALLOW: 45 MINUTES FROM REVELSTOKE TO THE FERRY LANDING;
• 25-MINUTE FERRY RIDE;
• 45 MINUTES TO NAKUSP AND 35 MINUTES TO THE STAGING
  AREA.
• http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/marine/ferry_schedules.htm#upperarrow

FROM NELSON / CASTLEGAR:

• TAKE HWY 3A TO THE PLAYMOR JUNCTION.
• TURN NORTH ON HWY 6 (WEST) TO NAKUSP
  (80KM).
• TAKE THE FIRST LEFT EXIT TO NAKUSP BUSINESS CENTER AND THEN LEFT AGAIN AT THE NEXT INTERSECTION TO BURTON.
• CONTINUE SOUTH ON HWY 6 (WEST)
  PAST BURTON, OVER THE CAUSEWAY, THEN TAKE THE FIRST RIGHT ONTO REBAZZO RD.
• AT THE SHARP CORNER CONTINUE STRAIGHT ONTO THE BEACH RD.

TRAVEL TIME:

• PLEASE ALLOW 2.5 HOURS FROM CASTLEGAR OR NELSON TO STAGING
  AREA.

FROM KELOWNA AIRPORT OR VERNON:

• FROM KELOWNA - TAKE HWY 97N TO VERNON.
• AT THE FIRST MAIN INTERSECTION EXIT RIGHT THEN RIGHT AGAIN. THIS WILL PUT YOU ON HWY 6 EAST TO THE ARROW LAKES FERRY AT NEEDLES / FAUQUIER.
• CONTINUE NORTH AFTER GETTING OFF THE FERRY
• APPROXIMATELY 20 KM. LOOK FOR REBAZZO RD ON YOUR LEFT.
• AT THE SHARP BEND TURN LEFT ONTO THE BEACH ROAD.

TRAVEL TIME:

• ALLOW 2.5 - 3 HOURS FROM THE KELOWNA AIRPORT (OR 2 HOURS FROM
  VERNON) TO THE NEEDLES FERRY LANDING.
• THE FERRY RUNS EVERY HALF-HOUR ON THE QUARTER HOUR FROM NEEDLES. FROM THE EAST LANDING TO THE STAGING AREA
• TAKES 15 MINUTES.
• http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/marine/ferry_schedules.htm#needles

Please allow enough time to arrive at the staging area by 0800 on your trip date.

Let usknow if you are delayed anywhere on route.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED

• 2 ACMG SKI GUIDES
• Alpine Chef + All meals
  • *Does not include breakfast on Jan 7 or dinner on Jan 15
• Custodial support staff
• All bedding – comfy mattress, sheets, pillows, down duvets
• All bathroom supplies: toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, hand sanitizer
• All shower products: soap, body wash, shampoo and conditioner
• 1 Towel per guest per week
• Non-medical masks, disposable gloves, Kleenex and hand sanitizer
• Terrain map and catalogue
• VHF radio and repeater system – we have a few radios to loan out on a
  “lose it, break it, buy it” basis.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:

• Backcountry ski gear including:
  • Alpine Touring skis, Telemark skis or split board, skins, poles in good repair and ski boots that have been broken in
  • Avalanche safety gear – transceiver, shovel, probe
  • 35-40 L day pack (Balloon pack, Avalung, ABS or another avalanche pack - optional)
  • Gortex jacket, Gortex ski pants or other snow repellent fabric, down or puffy jacket, base and mid-layers, 2 pair of ski gloves, toques, buff, ball cap
  • Ski goggles, helmet
• Thermos, water bottle (or hydration pack), Re-useable lunch sack
• Toiletries, toothbrushes, toothpaste.
• Extra socks, long underwear, and a couple of changes for the week.
• Hut booties or sandals with non-marking soles for the lodge, deck, and trip to the
  sauna
• Comfortable clothes for wearing in the hut. Swimsuit for the hot tub and sauna
• Mask for a helicopter rides and lodge use; non-medical paper masks are available at the lodge
• Prescriptions, medications, and basic 1st aid supplies that you might need
• Digital devices are pre-loaded with books, magazines, music, games or films.
• Sunglasses, reading glasses, headlamp, writing pad, pens and pencils
• Camera and charger; VHF or family band radios with charger
• GPS (self-guided groups)