Durrand Glacier Chalet

elevation 1946 m. / 6365 ft

The Durrand Glacier Chalet is where all SME ski-programs start, as it is our main lodge. All guests fly, by helicopter, from Revelstoke to the very comfortable Durrand Glacier Chalet which is located on a very scenic knoll at tree-line, with as perfect view to the Durrand Glacier and the glaciated peaks of the Northern Monashee Mountains. The Durrand Glacier is only a 30 minute walk from the Durrand Glacier Chalet. The Durrand Glacier Chalet is where all SME ski-programs start. Depending on the weather conditions all programs, except the Christmas - New Year week, get a chance to ski from the Durrand Glacier Chalet to the more high alpine Mt.Moloch Chalet as part of our hut to hut skiing.

Location: At the base of the big Durrand Glacier and at the head-water of Carnes Creek in the Northern Selkirk Mountains, 50 km NE of Revelstoke B.C.

Access: Helicopter only, from Revelstoke B.C. Flight time, dependent on weather conditions, is 15 minutes one way.

Chance that bad weather makes flying impossible: Since 1985 SME has only had to postpone flying, to the next day, one single time due to poor weather-conditions. All our pilots are very experienced mountain pilots who have extensive experience in flying in this area.

Areas to ski:
3 tree skiing areas with up to 1200 v.m. (3937 v.ft.) runs
21 alpine peaks
11 glaciers

Highest ski peak: Snow Cap 2760 m. elev. (9055 ft.)

Lowest point to ski: Lower Jack Canyon 1200 m. (3937 ft.)

Longest ski-run: Tumbledown Mountain - La Traviata - Tumbledown Lake - Powder Mania - Carnes Creek 1550 v.m. (5100 v. ft.)

Durrand Glacier Chalet:

Private and two-person bedrooms, total 11 guest bedrooms
Large reading room
Sauna
Hot running showers
Indoor plumbing
Satellite guest telephone
Wireless Internet
120 V AC power, self generated hydro electricity
Fully equipped kitchen
Canadian and European cuisine
Freshly prepared foods on the premises
European bedding
Dedicated drying room
Ski shop
Special Powder-Snow rental skis and boots
Immaculate Swiss house keeping standards
Indoor ski storage