Guest comments - Hiking at the Durrand Glacier Chalet
We compliment Ruedi, Nicoline and each of the staff for making our experience truly memorable in every aspect.
Burke and Hanneke, Vancouver (Summer 2010)
We had three marvelous days when we stayed at the Durrand Glacier Lodge in July. Beautiful weather, one of the nicest spots on earth I've ever been and wonderful hikes. Thanks to the good care of your cook, the Beglinger family and all the guides we, the four Dutch, had a great time.
Ans vH., The Netherlands (Summer 2010)
We want to thank you with all our heart for this wonderful week in the mountains with you. The atmosphere in your little paradise makes it a very special place, which we will always remember fondly and to which we will be drawn back.
Frederike A. Montreal (Summer 2010)
What a wonderful week. We enjoyed it immensely. The Beglingers are such great hosts and Ruedi has laid out such great trails. It was wonderful to hear no sounds other than waterfalls and laughter. This will be my last such adventure at age 85?? But maybe again next year at age 86!!
Cam M. Calgary (Summer 2010)
Hello Nicoline, Bruce, Paula and everyone,
I just wanted to thank you for one of the best experiences of my life last weekend. It was unforgettable and the scenery indescribable!
Your hospitality was exceptional and thanks to Bruce I'm sure I gained weight even though I hiked extensively each day.
I'm sure I will be seeing you all again.
Once again - many thanks!
Tami C., Calgary (08 season)
... I was reminded of my awesome (truly awe filled) hike up to Tumbledown Lake and how grateful I am to you who provided that opportunity for me.
Temple M. VI (07 season)
Highlights from a family reunion at the Durrand Glacier:
... Fetching ice from the glacier... watching my three little girls charge tirelessly up the mountain... Unstructured time for
body, mind, spirit... Drinking out of a mountain stream... hiking to the glacier and touching it... Seeing mountain goats... Collapsing
on lounger on deck after hike...
Bascom family, OR (07 season)
Thank you hardly seems adequate for the wonderful 3 days of hospitality at the Durrand Glacier Chalet. It was a joy for me to see the expressions on my hiking friends upon returning from the day's hikes. This was especially true for the seven gals who had not hiked with our group in the past, or, in some cases, been in a helicopter or hiked in the back country. I heard comments like "how do you ever explain that experience to someone who has never hiked to the top of a mountain?" I don't know if your were in the chalet when Donna I. (who has hiked with the group since the beginning) walked in after the first day to exclaim "that was one of the best days of my life". Both hiking guides were exceptional and so was the food.
Joanne R. WV (07 season)
Selkirk Mountain Experience. Clearly the best hiking in Canada. Our trip started in Calgary... the highlight of this trip is a helicopter flight followed by four days and nights at an exclusive isolated mountain chalet at 1,938 meters elevation in the heart of the Selkirk Mountains surrounded by the best hiking in Canada.
Bob and Gail Douglas, Ontario (07 season)
This was one of those rare periods in which there was no other place I wanted to be or other thing I wanted to do.
Don Martinusen, Washington, D.C.
"Just a note from John & Carol Howard saying thank you for the four days we shared with you at the chalet. The weather, scenery and hikes were splendid;
Nicoline's meals were excellent; Stephanie was a charming and competent guide; the girls - Charlotte, Florina and Corrina - were adorable and well-behaved;
the helicopter rides were thrilling; and we were so fortunate to be your only guests for those days.
Before we came, we were a little concerned about the cost of the Selkirk Mountain Experience, but we very quickly saw that it is a wonderful value, a unique
experience that we would highly recommend to anyone who loves the mountains. The four of us felt it was a perfect alpine vacation!
Many thanks to Ruedi and Nicoline for what you have created there in the meadows beside Durrand Glacier. You have our admiration.
We had a wonderful time!"
John & Carol Howard, Oregon
"Four years of dreaming of the perfect place to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversaries culminated with our choice to visit the Selkirk Mountain Experience at Durrand Glacier. The dream has been fulfilled! Our expectations of the perfect place have been met. We have hiked like we've never hiked before, eaten wonderfully prepared and delicious meals, and enjoyed the company of a terrific group of hikers."
Len and Laurie Shrimpton, Alberta
Bob and Lynn Gapes, Ontario
"Magnificent trails, incomparable scenery and a great lodge. But the most attractive feature of the Durrand Chalet has been the warmth, friendliness and helpfulness of its staff. That, especially, has made this an unforgettable holiday."
Margaret and Andrew Murray, BC
"Unique scenery, great trails and hiking together the guiding and cooking has made this one of our most enjoyable lodge experiences."
Nelleke and Frans Burger, Alberta
"Many thanks for the very enjoyable visit. We were greatly impressed with the lovely lodge and magnificent trail system - a great boon to us geriatrics. Thanks for adjusting to our pace and making it nice for us. It was great to revisit this country after 40 years and to meet Ruedi."
Nelleke and Frans Burger, Alberta
"Thanks for everything. The stay at the chalet was the summit of our holidays in the Rocky Mountains. You showed us the best places of the beautiful surroundings of the chalet. We enjoyed the hikes very much and also the meals. Hopefully until the next time."
Annette and Hans, Holland
