Alpine Club of Canada, Edmonton Section

2026 Purcell Lodge - Self Guided/Self Catered - Thursday, Feb 12, 2026

The Basics:
Event Type:		Skiing
Event Location:		Golden BC
Event Starts:		Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 04:00 PM
Event Ends:		Monday, Feb 16, 2026 05:00 PM
Registration Cut Off:		Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 12:00 AM
Difficulty Rating:		D2 - See Conversion Chart
Trip Coordinator(s):		Travis Warwick

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:		Members Only
Attendee Screening:		Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size:		6
Minimum Group Size:		6
Number Registered So Far:		1 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:		No

Itinerary:
3 Days of Ski Touring at the amazing Purcell Lodge. One of the largest Alpine Meadows in North America. Feb 12th Thursday (need to be in golden before 8am, required to stay in golden to avoid highway closure issues) Feb 13th Friday (Fly into the the lodge in the morning and then ski) Feb 14th Saturday (Ski) Feb 15th Sunday (Ski) Feb 16th Monday (Heli out in the morning)
Required Items to Bring:
This is a self catered trip. There is a smaller private lodge separate from the main lodge with 6 beds and it's own kitchen.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:		Flying with Alpine Helicopters based out of Golden, B.C.. 204 Fisher Road, Golden BC. The Stager/Expediter will greet you at the hangar. Guests are asked to arrive at 8:15 am Mountain Standard Time to prepare for take off, and the first flight will depart at 8:00 am weather depending. Be dressed for the outdoors and have your day pack ready to go for a day of adventure. Directions to the Hangar 1. South on 9th Street South until 5th Ave South 2. Turn right on 5th Ave South. 3. Continue on the road until 5th Ave South becomes Fisher Road. 4. Continue on Fisher Road over the railroad tracks and around the bend. 5. Alpine Helicopters is the last hangar on the left. 6. There is a fenced parking lot that is locked when the office is closed where you can leave your vehicle. 7. Leave your vehicle keys in the Alpine Helicopters office.

Notes:
Trip Cost paid to the lodge is $1,393.13 per person. That includes Heli access (in/out), lodging (with water and power), Heli evac insurance (in case lodge needs to be evacuated in an emergency), and GST. This trip is discounted from normal rates for their secondary lodge. People are welcome to book themselves into the main lodge if desired, it is just a higher cost because the main lodge is meant for food catered guests (no kitchen for guests to use) and this self guided/self catered trip is discounted for this ACC trip. The catering is 5 star. Please email questions to travwaynewar@gmail.com


50% deposit due prior to August 13th 2025 remaining deposit due November 15th 2025 Deposits non refundable. Cancellation Policy You can view our cancellation policy here. Click Here to return to the ACC Edmonton Website Home Page

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